Job summary This is a 10PA locum appointment for a Consultant Paediatric Haematology, with special interests in Malignant Haematology and Stem Cell Transplantation. This post will be available from February 2025 for a period of 12 months. The post will be based at Leeds General Infirmary. We are looking for an enthusiastic haematologist to join the current paediatric haematology consultants with a focus on malignant haematology and stem cell transplantation. The successful applicant should possess MB ChB or equivalent qualification and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register. Applicants should have established skills in Paediatric Haematology and its related specialties including malignant haematology and stem cell transplantation. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting: Dr Beki James, beki.jamesnhs.net, 0113 3928080. Main duties of the job 2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST To provide, with consultant & multi-disciplinary colleagues in the paediatric haematology and oncology team, an emergency and elective regional service for children and young people with haematological disorders, with particular responsibility for leukaemia and haematopoietic stem cell transplant. To share on-call responsibility with the other consultants in the paediatric haematology and oncology team. This comprises an attending on call for the whole service and also a commitment to the non-malignant haematology telephone advice on call rota if appropriately trained. If the appointee is trained appropriately to join the non-malignant haematology rota for telephone advice, then their attending on call commitment will be reduced. To provide advice and support to the other paediatric specialists in Leeds Childrens Hospital and to those caring for children and young people in other hospitals who refer to Leeds. To participate in the multi-professional paediatric clinical governance programmes, and clinical management meetings. To participate in education, supervision and training of junior medical staff. To participate in the active departmental research programme and/or develop appropriate research interests that will benefit the service. To be responsible for the day-to-day care of the paediatric and young adult haematology inpatients with haematological disorders, including leukaemia and those undergoing stem cell transplant. About us Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000-day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy, and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care. Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be: Patient-centred Fair Collaborative Accountable Empowered Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year OOH Contract Locum Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9298-MED-660 Job locations Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX Job description Job responsibilities 3. REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST 3.1 General Training and Qualifications The appointee must hold MB ChB or equivalent qualification and have completed higher specialist training (or equivalent) if currently in a training programme within the UK. Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director. Applicants must provide information regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant Royal College at the time of application, in order for their application to be progressed further. 3.2 Experience The appointee must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Paediatric Haematology and in particular Stem Cell Transplantation. It is desirable that the candidates have experience in the conduct of clinical trials. 3.3 Person specification See person specification document. 3.4 Clinical Audit The appointee will be expected to contribute and, where appropriate, take the lead in the following: Mortality and morbidity meetings; Clinical audit programmes; Development and application of agreed clinical guidelines. This is to be included in allocated time in the individuals job plan as a supporting programmed activity. It would be expected that the time allocated for this would include attendance at the relevant departmental audit meeting(s) and that such attendance would be recorded (in accordance with the Trusts clinical audit policy). In the discharge of these responsibilities the candidate will be expected to maintain and update his/her skills and knowledge through appropriate continuing medical education. 4. TEACHING The Trust as a teaching hospital recognises the importance of links with the University of Leeds, School of Medicine for the undergraduate teaching and all Consultant and medical staff are required to provide an appropriate contribution to the undergraduate teaching programme. The post-holder will be required to participate in the undergraduate teaching programme for the school of Medicine, University of Leeds, which is organised on a speciality or clinical area basis. The post-holder will be required to collaborate with clinical colleagues to deliver appropriate undergraduate teaching in accordance with the Trust contract with the NHS Executive in association with the University of Leeds. 5. JOB PLAN AND WORKING ARRANGEMENTS The job plan review will take place annually, normally with the Clinical Director or Lead Clinician for Paediatric Haematology and Oncology. The annual job plan review may result in a revised job plan. There may be an interim review of the job plan where duties, responsibilities, accountability arrangements or objectives have changed or need to change significantly within the area. 5.1 Proposed Job Plan The post consists of 10PAs with 8.5 PAs of direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 PAs of supporting professional activity (SPA). Job description Job responsibilities 3. REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST 3.1 General Training and Qualifications The appointee must hold MB ChB or equivalent qualification and have completed higher specialist training (or equivalent) if currently in a training programme within the UK. Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director. Applicants must provide information regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant Royal College at the time of application, in order for their application to be progressed further. 3.2 Experience The appointee must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Paediatric Haematology and in particular Stem Cell Transplantation. It is desirable that the candidates have experience in the conduct of clinical trials. 3.3 Person specification See person specification document. 3.4 Clinical Audit The appointee will be expected to contribute and, where appropriate, take the lead in the following: Mortality and morbidity meetings; Clinical audit programmes; Development and application of agreed clinical guidelines. This is to be included in allocated time in the individuals job plan as a supporting programmed activity. It would be expected that the time allocated for this would include attendance at the relevant departmental audit meeting(s) and that such attendance would be recorded (in accordance with the Trusts clinical audit policy). In the discharge of these responsibilities the candidate will be expected to maintain and update his/her skills and knowledge through appropriate continuing medical education. 4. TEACHING The Trust as a teaching hospital recognises the importance of links with the University of Leeds, School of Medicine for the undergraduate teaching and all Consultant and medical staff are required to provide an appropriate contribution to the undergraduate teaching programme. The post-holder will be required to participate in the undergraduate teaching programme for the school of Medicine, University of Leeds, which is organised on a speciality or clinical area basis. The post-holder will be required to collaborate with clinical colleagues to deliver appropriate undergraduate teaching in accordance with the Trust contract with the NHS Executive in association with the University of Leeds. 5. JOB PLAN AND WORKING ARRANGEMENTS The job plan review will take place annually, normally with the Clinical Director or Lead Clinician for Paediatric Haematology and Oncology. The annual job plan review may result in a revised job plan. There may be an interim review of the job plan where duties, responsibilities, accountability arrangements or objectives have changed or need to change significantly within the area. 5.1 Proposed Job Plan The post consists of 10PAs with 8.5 PAs of direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 PAs of supporting professional activity (SPA). Person Specification Experience Essential Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Paediatric Haematology or Stem Cell Transplantation Specifically, must demonstrate higher specialist training in Haematology or Haemato Oncology Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills Essential Well organised and skilled in good time management. Effective interpersonal skills. Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors. Desirable Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops. Qualifications Essential MB ChB or equivalent qualification. Desirable Relevant higher degree. Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills Essential Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. Eligibility to work in the UK. All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues Person Specification Experience Essential Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Paediatric Haematology or Stem Cell Transplantation Specifically, must demonstrate higher specialist training in Haematology or Haemato Oncology Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills Essential Well organised and skilled in good time management. Effective interpersonal skills. Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors. Desirable Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops. Qualifications Essential MB ChB or equivalent qualification. Desirable Relevant higher degree. Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills Essential Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. Eligibility to work in the UK. All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)