About this role
Job summary
The Department of Haematology at UCLH is seeking a Myeloma Clinical Fellow: Clinical Trials and Transplant at ST6 to join our team in August for a period of 12 months.This is a full-time post based at UCH for a period of 12 months with the opportunity for a further extension. This would suit an experienced Haematology trainee at ST6 level. UCLH is one of the largest and busiest haematology units in Europe with >100 dedicated inpatient beds in a purpose-built building which opened in 2022 (the Grafton Way Building). This post is set within the department of malignant haematology at UCLH with a focus on multiple myeloma. This role will be specifically on managing patients participating in late phase clinical trials and autologous stem cell transplantation and supporting their relevant databases.We also welcome applications from:? current UK trainees who are looking to undertake an OOPE or OOPT to broaden their clinical experience.? suitably qualified haematology doctors who are looking to pursue GMC specialist registration via the CESR route
Main duties of the job
Clinical trial duties:o Identification of patients eligible for clinical trials from MDT and referralso Management of patients on trials, including adverse event monitoring, management of toxicities and performing trial related assessmentso Monitoring and management of trial patients on the ward, liaison with in-patient teams and research teamso Ensuring documentation of trials is accurate and dealing with data querieso Reviewing trials patients in Wednesday and Thursday clinics o Consenting ad hoc/outside of clinic when requiredo Timely review and sign off of safety laboratory reports (local and central)o Resolving clinical data querieso Adverse event and concomitant medication reviewo Performing urgent bone marrowso Participation in the IMF Immunotherapy database project
ASCT duties:o Attending dedicated myeloma ASCT MDT as well as the myeloma MDTo Attending a weekly myeloma clinic (that will include ASCT and non-ASCT patients)o Liaison with referring hospitals about patients referred for ASCT, ensuring accurate data is collected and ensuring good communicationo Ensuring the myeloma ASCT database is kept up to date. This will allow optimal patient care and ongoing audit projectso Participation in myeloma ASCT research projects
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Medical degree Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or equivalent GMC registration NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment having completed both PLAB1 & 2 and hold a current licence to practise. Completed core medial training and equivalent to ST6 at appointment
Desirable
Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS (including Research governance) and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters
Experience Essential
Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels Clinical audit experience
Desirable
Undergoing or completed higher specialist training in Haematology Experience in haematology or oncology Experience of clinical trials
Skills and Abilities Essential
Ability and commitment to teach in a clinical setting Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise staff Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative Understanding of research methodology
Communication Essential
Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
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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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 University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
1 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6AS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)