Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated doctor to join the Haematology directorate as a full time (40 hours per week) Clinical Fellow to support both inpatient and outpatient haematology services, contribute to the delivery of cutting edge cellular therapies, and play a key role in the Trust's transition of CAR T services to an ambulatory model.
As a Clinical Fellow, you will work across our 31 bedded Palatine Ward, the 4 bed inpatient unit, and the adjacent ambulatory care unit. You will collaborate closely with consultants, specialty trainees, clinical fellows, research fellows and IMTs to ensure exceptional care for haematology and CAR T patients.
You will be involved in the management of complex haematology inpatients, , and will participate in weekly ward rounds, MDTs, and specialist outpatient clinics such as the CAR T clinic. You will also support the development of ambulatory pathways for CAR T patients--an important and evolving area of service innovation.
Main duties of the job
o Provide high quality inpatient and outpatient medical support across haematology services.o Review Haematology inpatients on Palatine and Withington Wards and other inpatient areas across the Trust.o Support the transition of CAR T services to an ambulatory model.o Participate in weekly CAR T and cellular therapy outpatient clinics.o Attend departmental teaching sessions and contribute to MDT meetings.o Perform and train in procedures such as bone marrow biopsies and femoral lines.o Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families and the wider MDT.o Prioritise workload using strong organisational and time management skills.o Work flexibly to provide cross cover for inpatient and outpatient areas.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed break down of the job description please see attached Documents.An indicative job plan has been included below:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Ward
Procedure list
Ward
Grand Round
Ward
Transplant/ CAR-T assessment clinic
CAR-T outpatient clinic
Departmental Teaching
Haematology MDT
Transplant Meeting
SPA/admin
Ward
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed break down of the job description please see attached Documents.An indicative job plan has been included below:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Ward
Procedure list
Ward
Grand Round
Ward
Transplant/ CAR-T assessment clinic
CAR-T outpatient clinic
Departmental Teaching
Haematology MDT
Transplant Meeting
SPA/admin
Ward
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Primary medical qualification (MBBS
- GMC registration
- Interest and documented experience in Clinical Audit
Desirable
- FRCPath or equivalent
- Good Clinical Practice
- Conference presentations
- Recent publications in peer-reviewed Journals
Experience
Essential
- Experience managing Haematology or Oncology inpatients.
- Experience managing Haematology inpatients, including managing the acutely unwell patients undergoing chemotherapy
- Documented experience of ward based peer to peer teaching or teaching of undergraduates
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership skills
- ALS certificate in date
- Higher degree
- Teaching qualification
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the department
- Reliable work record
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff
- Is comfortable dealing with people
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Committed to career pathway in Haematology.
- Aspiration to develop extensive clinical experience in Haematology Oncology including novel high intensity therapies.
- Motivation to present Haematology research findings
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Primary medical qualification (MBBS
- GMC registration
- Interest and documented experience in Clinical Audit
Desirable
- FRCPath or equivalent
- Good Clinical Practice
- Conference presentations
- Recent publications in peer-reviewed Journals
Experience
Essential
- Experience managing Haematology or Oncology inpatients.
- Experience managing Haematology inpatients, including managing the acutely unwell patients undergoing chemotherapy
- Documented experience of ward based peer to peer teaching or teaching of undergraduates
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership skills
- ALS certificate in date
- Higher degree
- Teaching qualification
Personal Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the department
- Reliable work record
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff
- Is comfortable dealing with people
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Committed to career pathway in Haematology.
- Aspiration to develop extensive clinical experience in Haematology Oncology including novel high intensity therapies.
- Motivation to present Haematology research findings
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
