This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in paediatric stem cell transplant and, more widely, in paediatric haematology. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with appropriate training to join our dedicated team. This is a replacement post based at the Leeds Children's Hospital at the Leeds General Infirmary in the heart of the city. Specialty Doctors are an integral part of our Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Department. Some of our Specialty Doctors have been with us for over ten years, while others have used the experience gained through working in the post as a stepping stone to a consultant post. The emphasis of the role is the in-patient and out-patient care of patients with non-malignant haematological conditions, especially those undergoing stem cell transplantation.
Main duties of the job
DUTIES OF THE POST
The appointee will primarily be responsible for the day to day care of the paediatric and young adult haematology inpatients undergoing stem cell transplantation. They will be supported in this by the haematology consultants, the paediatric haematology registrar, the adult haematology registrar and the paediatric oncology team. As part of this they will:
1. Do a daily ward round on the stem cell transplant unit and of other paediatric haematology patients as needed.
2. See patients attending acutely to the day unit.
3. Participate in clinics for stem cell transplant patients and for those with non malignant conditions in a clinic in the paediatric haematology day unit.
4. Support the stem cell transplant team with administrative tasks.
5. Share responsibility for the general anaesthetic lists carrying out haematological procedures (typically lumbar punctures and bone marrow examinations).
6. Participate in a weekend daytime service to the paediatric oncology department. This will be one weekend in 4 and involves review of all the inpatients and acute presentations to the wards from 0830-2100 on Saturdays and Sundays.
7. Participate in the multi-professional paediatric haematology and oncology clinical governance programmes.
8. Co-ordinate the weekly paediatric haematology teaching.
If the applicant has sufficient haematology experience then they will also share the morphology reporting with the consultants and haematology registrars.
LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The post holder will work at the level of a higher specialist trainee.
THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
The Leeds Way values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what we see as important to how we work. As described above, our five values are to be:
1. Patient-centred
2. Fair
3. Collaborative
4. Accountable
5. Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
This post is covered by the Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales) Terms and Conditions of Service. The post holder is required to be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and hold a licence to practice.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND BEHAVIOUR
You are required to work to the standards set out by the General Medical Council in Good Medical Practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MRCP/MRCPCH or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Experience in paediatric oncology and haematology at HST level is required.
* Four years experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice.
* Evidence of working at a higher specialist training level and competencies in paediatric oncology and haematology.
Desirable
* Experience in paediatric stem cell transplant.
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
* Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date.
* Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
* All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
Additional Requirements
Essential
* Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice).
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
* Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems.
* 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.
Desirable
* Aptitude for evaluating clinical outcomes and applying this to improve patient experience.
* Research and audit skills.
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