About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer this Specialist Doctor (SAS) post in the field of Paediatric HSCT and Immunology at the GNCH.This post offers an unparalleled opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to be part of a dynamic, innovative and well-integrated team with unrivalled clinical and extensive academic experience. The post also offers excellent opportunities to develop research projects in a very research-active unit.
Main duties of the job
We are delighted to be able to offer this Specialist Doctor (SAS) post in the field of Paediatric HSCT and Immunology at the GNCH.This post offers an unparalleled opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative team with unrivalled clinical and extensive academic experience. The post also offers excellent opportunities to develop research projects in a very research-active unit.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Freeman Hospital Newcastle Dental Hospital Cramlington Manor Walks Urgent treatment centres Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical duties relate to the daily care of in-patients undergoing HSCT for haematological and immunological disorders, assessment, work-up for transplant and follow-up of paediatric patients up to 19 years of age with primary immunological and related disorders. The clinical area to be covered is the Paediatric HSCT Unit (10 cubicles), Day Unit and associated wards in the GNCH.The appointee will be asked to participate in the monthly paediatric HSCT long-term follow-up clinic.Along with the other middle-grade doctors on the team, the appointee will be required to deliver case presentations at the weekly paediatric infection and immunology grand round, approximately once a month.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills Essential
Full GMC registration (or eligible to obtain this at the time of application). MRCPCH or international equivalent.
Desirable
Higher Degree. Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) certification. Distinctions, scholarships, prizes. Accreditation on the GMC Specialist Register in Paediatrics, with training in Immunology and/or Infectious Diseases.
Clinical Experience Essential
At least 6-months previous experience in the management of children undergoing HSCT, including out of hours. Competent in basic paediatric procedures. Written evidence of satisfactory training to date. Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date.
Desirable
Experience of caring for children undergoing HSCT for inborn errors of immunity. Experience of delivering critical care (e.g. HDU, PICU). Completed Level 3 Safeguarding training.
Management and administration Essential
Must work well as a team member. Committed to economic use of resources. Flexible approach to service delivery and committed to development. Clear presentation skills. An understanding of Clinical Governance. Commitment to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities. Ability to author and review clinical guidelines.
Desirable
Proven management and administration ability and understanding of management goals. Evidence of roles in leadership / project management. Evidence of having implemented change. Experience in developing and implementing new HSCT strategies. Experience of active role in preparation for JACIE accreditation. Full understanding of JACIE protocols and documentation.
Teaching Essential
Experience of supervising resident doctors. Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills. Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research Essential
Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
Desirable
Evidence of successfully leading clinical studies of in HSCT or outcomes. Publications in the last 2 years. Experience of presentations at National and / or International meetings.
Audit Essential
Active interest in clinical audit.
Desirable
Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit. GCP training. Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
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 Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Victoria Infirmary
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)