Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated paediatrician (ST6 or above) with an interest in Paediatrics haematology and Oncology diseases to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Children's Hospital, as a Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Fellow for a period of 12 months commencing September 2025. This post would be suitable for a trainee requesting an Out of Programme Pause from training who would like to train in the care of children and young people with haematological or oncological conditions. They will gain experience and develop clinical skills in paediatric haematological and oncological conditions that could contribute to SPIN competencies.
The post may also be suitable for ST4-5 and if a doctor at this training grade wishes to apply, they should discuss with the point of contact below.
Main duties of the job
The Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Fellow's role will include:
1. Providing the day-to-day care of the paediatric and young adult haematology and oncology inpatients, supported by consultants, trainee doctors, advanced clinical practitioners, and a Trust grade doctor.
2. Seeing patients attending acutely to the day unit, supported by advanced clinical practitioners and trainee doctors.
3. Participating in the clinics and day care service supported by consultants and two other specialty doctors.
4. Participating in the multi-professional paediatric haematology and oncology clinical governance programmes.
5. Participating in the Children's Hospital Resident doctor on call rota at HST level, which will involve looking after general paediatric and/or paediatric specialty patients.
About us
All of Leeds tertiary paediatric services are based at the Leeds Children's Hospital, which is one of the largest specialist facilities for children in the UK and offers regional and supra-regional expertise. The Children's, Teenage and Young Adult Haematology and Oncology Service has won national awards and is a dynamic clinical, training, and research unit.
We are a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team of doctors, specialist nurses, dietitians, clinical psychologists, play therapists, and youth workers.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Leeds Children's Hospital is offering Out Of Programme Pause (OOPP) positions in a number of sub-specialty areas, allowing trainees to take a step out of formal training for one year and have any competencies gained whilst out of training assessed upon their return.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Successful completion of MRCPCH by time of interview.
Experience
Essential
* Make the care of 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.
Desirable
* Experience in the care of children and young people living with haematological and oncological conditions.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
* Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems.
* Ability to prioritise clinical need.
* Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk.
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 Paediatric Life Support Certificate.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF
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