Trust Doctor in Clinical Haematology

Weare seeking a motivated doctor to join our Haematology Department, workingalongside the existing middle grade team to provide comprehensive inpatient andoutpatient care.

Inaddition to core clinical responsibilities, the successful candidate will workclosely with the Clinical Trials Team across haematology subspecialties, with aparticular focus on cellular therapy. The successful candidate will haveopportunities to participate in a dedicated clinical trials outpatient clinic,attend disease-specific clinical trial meetings, and be involved in trialadministration. Responsibilities will include reviewing investigation results,grading adverse events, reporting serious adverse events, and contributing tothe development of clinical trial working instructions.

Thepost offers the opportunity to rotate through a broad range of haematologysubspecialties. The appointee will gain experience in managing patients withmyeloid and lymphoid malignancies, myeloma, and non-malignant haematologicalconditions, as well as those undergoing autologous and allogeneic stem celltransplantation and CAR-T cell therapy. The role also includes reviewingpatients attending the Leeds Clinical Research Facility.

Therewill be opportunities to develop procedural competencies in bone marrow biopsyand basic morphology skills. The successful candidate will also be encouragedto participate in real-world data or Quality Improvement projects, with anexpectation of abstract submission.

Main duties of the job Theappointee will work as part of a multidisciplinary team across our inpatienthaematology wards. Inpatient services are organised into subspecialty teams:myeloma, lymphoma, chronic lymphoproliferative disorders (CLPD), myeloid, andbone marrow transplant. Each team comprises a consultant, specialist registrar,and clinical nurse specialist, supported by a mix of Internal Medicine Trainees(IMT) and Foundation doctors. The teams are further strengthened by AdvancedClinical Practitioners and Physician Associates, ensuring comprehensive andcollaborative patient care.

Outpatientresponsibilities will be aligned to a subspecialty team, with a particularfocus on clinical trial clinics and associated administrative activities. Theappointee will also review clinical trial patients attending the Leeds ClinicalResearch Facility.

About us Thehaematology department at SJUH is led by a team of 21 consultants, all withtheir own subspecialty interests. The department has an expanding CellularTherapy service and is a CAR-T treatment centre. The majority of inpatients aretreated on two dedicated haematology wards, each with 20 side rooms forpatients. Adjacent to this is our ambulatory care unit and haematology day unitwhere outpatient clinics take place. Additional haematology patients are caredfor within bedspaces in the oncology CSU.

Themedical team also work alongside a team of highly experienced senior nurses onthe inpatient wards, along with dedicated clinical nurse specialists withineach team and a network of specialised dieticians, pharmacists and therapists.Teaching opportunities take place in both formal and informal settings withsubspecialty MDTs at which trainees are encouraged to present patients, regularacademic meetings, regional update days.

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Job responsibilities JobTitle: Trust doctor

Grade:CT3+ or ST3-5

Specialty/Department:Haematology

Siteand Location: Bexley wing, St Jamess Hospital, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHSTrust

Dutiesof the Post

Yourduties and responsibilities on this placement will include:

The management of patients with cancer and haematological pathologies who areinpatient in the centre or presenting to the acute oncology assessment area; asdirected and supported by nursing and allied staff, registrars and consultants.

The management of patients with cancer and haematological pathologiespresenting to the outpatient department, as required or where possible as alearning opportunity.

Formulation of treatment plans in association with members of haematologymultidisciplinary teams.

The management of acute toxicities following systemic anti-cancer therapiessuch as cytotoxic chemotherapy and immunotherapy.

The management of general medical pathologies in patients with cancer and whoare receiving anti-cancer therapy.

The management of patients within clinical trials.

Palliation of symptoms and care of patients in the last stages of life.

Communication with patients with cancer and their relatives.

Completion of audit and research projects.

Person Specification Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
• Managing Others & Team Involvement
• Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
• Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects
• Capacity to work effectively with others
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
• Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds Evidence of thoroughnessitment, is punctual and meets deadlines

Experience

• Clinical Experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including:
• make the care or your patient your first concern
• provide a good standard of practice and care
• take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised
• protect and promote the health of patients and of the public
• treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity
• work in partnership with patients
• work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients interests
• Previous/current experience of working in the NHS Previous experience in treating patients with haematological/oncological conditions or palliative care needs
• Clinical trial experience
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which:
• focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement
• demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
• Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice
• Managing Others & Team Involvement
• Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff
• Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects
• Capacity to work effectively with others
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
• Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds Evidence of thoroughnessitment, is punctual and meets deadlines

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP Part 1
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) qualification for Clinical Trial activity

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

• Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
• Eligibility Must hold full registration with the GMC at time of application
• Must have a valid Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent.
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Must have a valid Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date.

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
• Demonstrates understanding of research . click apply for full job details