About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Haematology & TYA Directorate as a full time Clinical Fellow. We are seeking an innovative and enthusiastic individual who is interested in later pursuing Haematology or Oncology speciality training.
The post holder will provide inpatient medical cover for Haematology patients on the Palatine and Withington Wards as well as having opportunities to provide input into the Haematology outpatient service by training and carrying out procedures and also supporting the Haematology Day Unit.
An example job plan has been included below but is subject to change and can be negotiated:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Ward
Bone Marrow Biopsy/ Procedure List
Ward
Haematology Grand Round
Ward
Myeloid Clinic
Haematology Day Unit
Haematology MDT
Ward
Ward
The postholder will work as part of the existing ward team which includes 2 Speciality Training Doctors, 1 Young Adult Oncology Speciality Doctor, 3 Ward Based IMTs and Advanced Care Practitioners. The postholder will also receive training to carry out Haematology procedure lists as well as providing cover for the Haematology Day Unit.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for:o Providing both inpatient and outpatient medical support across the service. There will also be an opportunity to attend Haematology departmental teaching sessions. Flexible working will be required within this role to enable cross cover for inpatient and outpatient areas.o Reviewing all inpatients on Palatine and Withington Wards when allocated to provide inpatient support, including young oncology, lymphoma and medical outliers.o Communicating effectively and collaboratively within broader teams but also with patients and their families to build rapport, especially for patients who are undergoing complex treatments.o The postholder will be flexible, adaptable and able to communicate positively at all times.o Providing information at an appropriate level of understanding to ensure a patient and/or their family/carer is fully informed at all stages of their pathway and will communicate with patients, families and carers with empathy.o The postholder will be expected to have good time management skills and organisational skills to prioritise patient workload.
A more extensive list of roles and responsibilities are detailed within the attached job description.
About us
The postholder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality consultant-led care across 7 days. This includes participation in planned weekend and weekday clinical activity to support safe, timely decision-making and continuity of care for patients.
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description Job responsibilities
A more extensive list of roles and responsibilities are detailed within the attached job description.
Person Specification
Attainments Essential
MRCP or equivalent Primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent) GMC registration Interest and documented experience in Clinical Audit
Desirable
FRCPath or equivalent Good Clinical Practice Recent publications in peer-reviewed Journals Conference presentations
Experience Essential
Experience managing Haematology or Oncology inpatients. Experience managing Haematology inpatients, including managing the acutely unwell patients undergoing chemotherapy Documented experience of ward based peer to peer teaching or teaching of undergraduates
Desirable
Higher degree ALS certificate in date Teaching qualification
Personal Skills Essential
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the department Reliable work record Flexible and adaptable to change Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff Is comfortable dealing with people Ability to work under pressure. Awareness of personal limitations Committed to career pathway in Haematology. Aspiration to develop extensive clinical experience in Haematology Oncology including novel high intensity therapies. Motivation to present Haematology research findings
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 The Christie NHS FT
Address Haematology Oncology - E00292
Manchester
M20 4BX
Employer's website https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)