Clinical Fellow Higher - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Applications are invited for the role of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in Haematology (Myeloma) at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to commence from 20 February 2023 for 12 months.


This is an exciting opportunity to join our established clinical team and participate in the development of our Haemato-Oncology Services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our myeloma and autologous transplant team.


This would be an ideal post for a Trainee to develop a specialist interest in all aspects of myeloma including autologous stem cell transplantation.


Experience will be available in several aspects including:

  • Participation at regional myeloma MDTs, outpatient myeloma clinics and chemotherapy prescribing.
  • Clinical trial enrolment and monitoring, and autologous bone marrow transplantation including inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory care settings.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the management of patients with myeloma and other paraprotein-related disorders. They will also be responsible for the whole pathway from referral to recovery for transplant-eligible myeloma patients.

There will be opportunities to undertake audit and analysis of outcomes and other data for publication.

In order to be considered, you must have MRCP or equivalent qualification (FRCPath is desirable).


You must have completed at least three years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), at least one of which will be in a specialty training programme in a Haematology, Oncology or Internal Medicine or the equivalent experience.

Please note that this post doesnotcarry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.


The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.


With the expected commissioning of CAR-T therapy for myeloma patients by the NHS in 2023, the individual would also be involved in the service development and clinical delivery of CAR-T therapy specifically for these patients.


Within the Trust there is an expanding Myeloma Service and Cambridge University Hospitals are commissioned to function as the regional BMT Centre, taking referrals for autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation for myeloma from several district general hospitals around the region.


Following the selection of Cambridge University Hospitals for commissioning as an NHS CAR T-Cell Centre and the proposed enlargement of the Cambridge Cellular Therapy Laboratory into new purpose-built facilities to support the delivery of several new cellular therapy trials and commissioned therapies the service is also primed to offer cellular therapy and other clinical trials to myeloma patients.


The Department of Haematology at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers the full range of clinical (levels 1-4) and laboratory Haematology.

It acts as a Tertiary Referral Centre for complex cases and serves as routine service for local patients.

Strong links exist between the Clinical Service, the academic department and the Haemato-Oncology Diagnostic Service. The roles will also require collaboration with regional hospital colleagues.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust includes Addenbrooke's and the Rosie Hospitals.

We are one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the country with an outstanding reputation that is down to the exceptional people that work here.

Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do.

Every person that works for the Trust, regardless of their role, comes into contact with our patients and visitors and is expected to uphold our values ofTogether - Safe, Kind, Excellentat all times.


Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

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