NHS Blood and Transplant

Consultant Haematologist with an interest in ACT

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Job summary

This is a new substantive post for a full-time (10 programmed activities per week) Consultant in Haematology to join the NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) Cell, Apheresis and Gene Therapies (CAGT) team and the Haematology, Transplant and Cellular Therapy service at Leeds Teaching hospital. The role has 2 separate but aligned components. It is important to note that there will be close links and overlap between the two parts of this role

Main duties of the job

Provide the medical leadership of laboratory aspects of stem cells and immunotherapies at NHSBT in Leeds and BArnsley and to the stem cell program at LTHT. Advise on the care and selection of unrelated registry donors and donors and donations of umbilical Cord Blood Provide medical leadership and strategic direction to the Therapeutic Apheresis Services provided by NHSBT in Yorkshire. Organise the teaching and training in stem cells, immunotherapies and therapeutic apheresis at NHSBT to undergraduates and postgraduates in medicine, nursing, midwifery, science and other staff to whom it is relevant. Support clinical research in cellular therapies and therapeutic apheresis. Contribute to national policies relating to stem cells, immunotherapies and therapeutic apheresis. Cooperate with other NHSBT consultants in providing cross cover for leave for each other as required (remote work), to cover TAS, SCI, CBB and BBMR duties The post holder will participate in a NHSBT out of hours cell, apheresis and gene therapies on call rota following suitable induction. Be a member of the allogeneic transplant team in Leeds, providing inpatient (1:6,total 8 weeks/year), outpatient and apheresis services. Donor assessment can be provided in Conjunction with current NHSBT consultant (transfusion) with prior agreement Be a member of the CAR-T team supporting the regional service provision for patients referred for CAR-T therapy

About us

At NHS Blood and Transplant, were incredibly proud of the many talented people who come together every day to make our organisation the very best it can be. We have clearly defined values that are centred around offering exceptional care to our donors and their families. We take care of each other too and we focus on building our expertise so we can change lives, provide quality support and offer fulfilling careers. Its an opportunity to contribute to a unique team as part of a service that saves lives 365 days a year. We offer brilliant benefits including 27 days of holiday (plus bank holidays), a comprehensive induction and training programme, and competitive pension scheme. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with and positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever

Details

Date posted

16 August 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

002149

Job locations

Leeds Bexley Wing

Leeds

United Kingdom

LS9 7TF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Applications are invited for this exciting new post that offers the opportunity to become a key member of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) teams working in a centre of excellence with the task of providing expert advice and leadership in the practice of cell therapies.  The post offers a wealth of opportunity to participate in clinical research and is based at LTHT and the NHSBT Barnsley centre.

The post holder will join a team within NHSBT’s Cell, Apheresis and Gene Therapies (CAGT) division. They will provide clinical expertise and medical leadership in the supply chain of haematopoietic stem cells and immune effector cells, from the provision of unrelated donor cells, through the NHS Cord Blood Bank (NHS CBB) and British Bone Marrow Registry (BBMR), through procurement to processing and storage.  They will also provide care for a wider group of patients treated by the therapeutic apheresis service.

The post holder will provide care for patients throughout West, North and East Yorkshire receiving transplant and cellular therapies (allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation), including patients undergoing clinical trials (e.g. IMPACT portfolio trials, academic and commercial).   These clinical activities are based at the LTHT site. The post holder will perform a weekly stem cell transplant clinic, a cellular therapy clinic, be a key member of the LTHT Lymphoma (CAR-T) MDT and contribute to local and regional policy, quality and development of the BMT and CAR-T service.

Further details may be obtained from:

Dr James Griffin, Medical Director NHSBT, tel 07823351726 james.griffin@nhsbt.nhs.uk;

Dr Manish Jain            Clinical Lead for Haematology, Manish.Jain@nhs.net;

Dr Jen Clay                 Transplant Programme Director;

Dr Frances Seymour   CAR-T Lead, frances.seymour1@nhs.net

 

Applicants should have full and specialist registration (Haematology) (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview) and have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview

 

As well as an online application form, all interested applicants must attach a CV to their application. For further information please visit  https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/careers and search our vacancies.

 

The vacancy will close at 23:59 on 13th September

Interviews to be held on 10th October

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applications are invited for this exciting new post that offers the opportunity to become a key member of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) teams working in a centre of excellence with the task of providing expert advice and leadership in the practice of cell therapies.  The post offers a wealth of opportunity to participate in clinical research and is based at LTHT and the NHSBT Barnsley centre.

The post holder will join a team within NHSBT’s Cell, Apheresis and Gene Therapies (CAGT) division. They will provide clinical expertise and medical leadership in the supply chain of haematopoietic stem cells and immune effector cells, from the provision of unrelated donor cells, through the NHS Cord Blood Bank (NHS CBB) and British Bone Marrow Registry (BBMR), through procurement to processing and storage.  They will also provide care for a wider group of patients treated by the therapeutic apheresis service.

The post holder will provide care for patients throughout West, North and East Yorkshire receiving transplant and cellular therapies (allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation), including patients undergoing clinical trials (e.g. IMPACT portfolio trials, academic and commercial).   These clinical activities are based at the LTHT site. The post holder will perform a weekly stem cell transplant clinic, a cellular therapy clinic, be a key member of the LTHT Lymphoma (CAR-T) MDT and contribute to local and regional policy, quality and development of the BMT and CAR-T service.

Further details may be obtained from:

Dr James Griffin, Medical Director NHSBT, tel 07823351726 james.griffin@nhsbt.nhs.uk;

Dr Manish Jain            Clinical Lead for Haematology, Manish.Jain@nhs.net;

Dr Jen Clay                 Transplant Programme Director;

Dr Frances Seymour   CAR-T Lead, frances.seymour1@nhs.net

 

Applicants should have full and specialist registration (Haematology) (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview) and have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview

 

As well as an online application form, all interested applicants must attach a CV to their application. For further information please visit  https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/careers and search our vacancies.

 

The vacancy will close at 23:59 on 13th September

Interviews to be held on 10th October

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full and specialist registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
  • Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
  • FRCPath or equivalent.
  • MRCP or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates clear interest and commitment to therapeutic apheresis, stem cell and tissue transplantation (fields relevant to this post).
  • Recent experience of hospital based clinical and laboratory practice in therapeutic apheresis, stem cell and tissue transplantation.
  • Able to offer expert opinion on therapeutic apheresis stem cell and tissue transplantation problems.
  • Demonstrates clear interest and commitment to Outpatient BMT work
  • Experience of managing and leading clinical teams.
  • Ability to teach all grades of clinical staff, including those in training.
  • Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
  • Publications/ presentations in national/ international meetings in fields relevant to this post.
  • Able to work with/influence senior colleagues across a range of specialties.
  • Effective interpersonal and motivational skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, and their relatives
  • Able to work against a background of uncertainty
  • Able to demonstrate personal credibility
  • Self-motivated, pro-active, and innovative
  • Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others
  • Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
  • Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels
  • Mobility: able to efficiently undertake the travel requirements of the post
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full and specialist registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
  • Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
  • FRCPath or equivalent.
  • MRCP or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrates clear interest and commitment to therapeutic apheresis, stem cell and tissue transplantation (fields relevant to this post).
  • Recent experience of hospital based clinical and laboratory practice in therapeutic apheresis, stem cell and tissue transplantation.
  • Able to offer expert opinion on therapeutic apheresis stem cell and tissue transplantation problems.
  • Demonstrates clear interest and commitment to Outpatient BMT work
  • Experience of managing and leading clinical teams.
  • Ability to teach all grades of clinical staff, including those in training.
  • Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
  • Publications/ presentations in national/ international meetings in fields relevant to this post.
  • Able to work with/influence senior colleagues across a range of specialties.
  • Effective interpersonal and motivational skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, and their relatives
  • Able to work against a background of uncertainty
  • Able to demonstrate personal credibility
  • Self-motivated, pro-active, and innovative
  • Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others
  • Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
  • Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels
  • Mobility: able to efficiently undertake the travel requirements of the post

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

Leeds Bexley Wing

Leeds

United Kingdom

LS9 7TF


Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Blood and Transplant

Address

Leeds Bexley Wing

Leeds

United Kingdom

LS9 7TF


Employer's website

https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Director

James Griffin

James.Griffin@nhsbt.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

16 August 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

002149

Job locations

Leeds Bexley Wing

Leeds

United Kingdom

LS9 7TF


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