Consultant in Paediatric Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Applications are invited for a full time (10 PA) post of Consultant in Paediatric Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), to commence as soon as possible.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join the established team of three full time paediatric haematologists and 5 WTE paediatric oncologists, in providing paediatric haematology tertiary service to children in the East of England Region. They will have specific responsibilities for providing both clinical and laboratory support for the malignant and non-malignant Paediatric Haematology Service. The post holders will also work in the newly established paediatric allogeneic BMT service. This is an exciting opportunity to join a recently developed paediatric allogeneic BMT service, building on the established autograft service, with joint JACIE accreditation with the adult/TYA allogeneic BMT unit.
You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Paediatric Haematology or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.
As part of our commitment to supporting the medical workforce in the part they play in delivering an excellent caring service to patients, all newly appointed Consultants attend our five-day Consultant Development programme within a year of joining the Trust. Leadership is a key requirement of doctors' professional work and this innovative programme is designed to support Consultants to hone the leadership and management skills they need to succeed at CUH.
About us
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job responsibilities
The Cambridge Paediatric Haematology/Oncology Centre is one of the larger Principal Treatment Centres (PTC) in the UK, which currently attracts over 120 new referrals of childhood malignancies and over 200 new non-malignant haematology cases per year. Paediatric Haematology and Oncology patients are currently cared for within Addenbrookes Hospital, but will be moving into the new Cambridge Childrens Hospital due for completion within the next few years, with purpose build BMT accommodation. Related paediatric sub-specialties, including radiotherapy, theatres and paediatric intensive care are available on site. The existing adult cellular therapy service, apheresis and stem cell laboratory are well established and co-located.
There are strong academic links available for cancer research in Cambridge, through the Biomedical Research Centre, MRC and CRUK, as well as through academic departments within the university.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Qualifications (1-5)
Standards
* Standards (1-5)
Professionalism
* Professionalism (1-5)
Clinical Skills
* Clinical Skills (1-5)
Specialty Specific Skills
* Related to the post (1-5)
Clinical Governance
* Commitment to clinical governance/improving quality of patient care (1-5)
Communication Skills
* Communication Skills (1-5)
Personal Skills
* Personal Skills (1-5)
Understanding of the NHS
* Understanding of the NHS (1-5)
Professional Development
* Commitment on ongoing professional development (1-5)
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.
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Specialty Lead for Paediatric Haematology
£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro-rata
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