Specialty Doctor/Specialist Doctor in Paediatric Oncology
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
This is a permanent contract with the position commencing ASAP.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for a Speciality Doctor/Specialist Doctor (depending on previous experience) post in Paediatric Oncology and Haematology based at University Hospital Southampton. The Paediatric Oncology Haematology Unit in Southampton is a busy department with a strong track record in patient-centred care, clinical trials, immunotherapy and quality improvement. The post offers exposure to all of these, and experience of solid tumours, leukaemia and bone marrow failure. The post-holder will have excellent opportunities for training, teaching and quality improvement and to develop a breadth of paediatric oncology skill. The applicant should have some previous experience in paediatrics, but previous experience in paediatric oncology or haematology is not essential. There are no laboratory duties connected to this post. There is no on-call commitment.
Job responsibilities
Duties will be shared with speciality doctors and paediatric trainees within the department, and will include (with appropriate training):
* Diagnostic work up of new oncology / haematology referrals
* Day to day management of haematology / oncology in patients
* Review of patients attending for chemotherapy
* Performing bone marrow aspirates / lumbar punctures
* Attendance of outpatient clinics
* Presentation of cases at weekly MDT
* Prescription and administration of chemotherapy
* Development of a quality improvement project
A highly motivated individual with excellent communications skills and the ability to work well in a team. Must have previous paediatric experience, and ideally some previous experience of paediatric oncology or haematology.
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Specialty Doctors England (2021). Salary will be assessed in line with terms and conditions. Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview.
Interviews will be held on 9th May 2025.
Job Reference: 188-MC30425
This vacancy closes on or before: 28th April 2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* GMC registration with a licence to practise
* Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
* Paediatric experience
* MRCPCH or equivalent
* Experience in Paediatric Oncology and/or haematology
* Experience of audit
* Experience of clinical trials
* Experience of quality improvement
Aptitudes and skills
* Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
* Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
* Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
* Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
* Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
* Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Trust Values
* Patients First
* Working Together
* Always Improving
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.
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