About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a junior clinical fellow to be based within the PTC team at St George's Hospital on a 10 month fixed term contract.
There is one post providing clinical fellow level cover to our PTC service. This post will work with the oncology ANP team and jointly cover a rota with the ANP team. The post will deliver an advanced level of care and play a key role in the clinical management of paediatric oncology patients, acting as a role model and expert practitioner in paediatric oncology and paediatric venous access.
The working days are long day shifts (08:30-21:00).
This post in paediatric oncology is suitable for a junior doctor wishing to gain experience in paediatric oncology, for those wishing to pursue a career in Tertiary Paediatric Oncology, or as a stand-alone post providing training for generalists with a specialist interest (i.e. shared care oncology).
The PTC across the two sites (St George's works closely with the Royal Marsden to provide a PTC) has 240 new malignant registrations per year, including children with leukaemia, central nervous system and extra cranial tumours. Children are referred from south of the Thames, Kent and the south coast, although for early phase studies patients are referred from all around the UK via defined referral networks, with a third of patients recruited to paediatric early phase studies coming from out of region.
Main duties of the job
The fellow will work autonomously with individuals, families, and carers, managing a caseload using advanced assessment methods (e.g. history taking, physical exams, risk identification, and mental health assessments).
They will apply clinical expertise and judgement to assess defined and complex cases, synthesising information to make evidence-based decisions and/or diagnoses. The role involves coordinating admission, assessment, and discharge processes for paediatric oncology patients, including both PTC and POSCU shared care cases.
The fellow will liaise with the Royal Marsden Service for patients at St George's, managing admissions/discharges to and from the Marsden and associated hospitals. They will ensure accurate documentation and information sharing with Marsden, POSCU sites, and community teams. They will assist in assessing patient acuity and ensure appropriate responses to Paediatric Clinical Assessment Tool (PCAT) triggers.
Strong communication skills are essential to support decision-making, care planning, and promoting person-centred care using the HEE framework. The role requires sound professional judgement to manage risk in complex and unpredictable situations, while supporting others to do the same.
The fellow will collaborate with multi-agency and inter-professional teams, maintaining links to manage cross-setting risks. As a clinical role model, they will support care responsive to changing needs, informed by local health data and networks.
About us
The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of:
A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment.
The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role.
The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Full registration with GMC with licence to practice Current APLS/EPALS/NLS
Desirable
US guided vascular access MRCPCH qualification or working towards
Experience Essential
A minimum of 1 years Paediatric ST1-2 experience including at least 12 months in the UK Ability to assess patients with a comprehensive history and physical examination
Desirable
Prior experience in a UK tertiary hospital Experience of assessment of infants and children in A+E Experience in a UK paediatric oncology shared care unit (POSCU) services Experience of working with Advanced Nurse Practitioners
Skills Essential
Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach Basic venepuncture and cannulation skills. Good IT skills and experience with electronic medical records. Competence in performing clinical audit, service improvement and guideline development
Desirable
Enthusiasm to teach others
Knowledge Essential
Foundation knowledge of paediatric oncology and the assessment of children undergoing cancer treatment Recognition of the seriously ill child Principles of management of children Level 3 child safeguarding training Shows awareness of own limitations
Desirable
Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Personal Essential
Ability to work in a Multi-disciplinary team Good interpersonal skills Commitment to continuing medical education Flexible approach
Desirable
Ability to cope with stress Leadership qualities Ability to self-motivate and motivate others Ability to work in a small team performing self-rostering to support the clinical service
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.
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 St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Georges University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Blackshaw Road
Tooting
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)