Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Oncology and - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

NHS Medical & Dental:
Clinical Fellow

Main area

Paediatric Oncology

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Grade

NHS Medical & Dental:

Clinical Fellow
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Contract

12 months (Fixed term 12 months)

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Hours

Full time 40 hours per week (40 per week)

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Job ref

Site

Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham

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Town

Nottingham

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Salary
- £37,986 - £52,090 N/A
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Salary period

Yearly

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Today at 23:59Job overview

Nottingham is the Primary Treatment Centre for the East Midlands (population 4.5 million) and treats 120 new patients with malignant disease a year.

The department has 17 designated in-patient beds including a 5 bedded TYA unit, 3 day-care beds and access to beds on the neuro-sciences ward.

This is a varied and interesting post in paediatric oncology and haematology.

Experience will be provided at Nottingham Children's Hospital (Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust) in general paediatric oncology, paediatric neuro-oncology, paediatric haematology, TYA oncology, neuro-rehabilitation and clinical trials.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work alongside 4 other middle grade doctors (one paediatric trainee, one haematology trainee and two other clinical fellows. We have one ST2 paediatric trainee and one foundation doctor.

The senior medical staff consists of two paediatric haematology consultants, and five paediatric oncology consultants (two academic appointments).

The department has two clinical nurse specialists who coordinate planning for children on treatment, three oncology pharmacists, and three paediatric oncology outreach nurses.

The team works closely with psychology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, community paediatric nurses and other medical specialties.

Working for our organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant will rotate through three different clinical areas: oncology and haematology inpatients (including neuro-oncology, leukaemia and non-malignant haematology), day care and outpatients.

Trainee supervision includes twice weekly consultant-led ward rounds; solid tumour, neuro-oncology, haematology, psychosocial, neuro-rehabilitation and TYA MDTs; an 'attending consultant' system for in-patient care and new patient referrals; and a weekly supervised chemotherapy prescribing session.

Induction includes supervision in bone marrow sampling, safe chemotherapy prescribing and handling and accredited training in prescription and administration of intrathecal chemotherapy.

Out-patient clinics include general and neuro-oncology, leukaemia, non-malignant haematology, combined neuro-oncology / endocrine and neuro-oncology / ophthalmology and late effects / long term follow up.

Depending on experience and training the successful applicant will be expected to run their own outpatient clinics with consultant supervision.

Occasional participation at regional shared care clinics is encouraged.

There is no out of hours commitment with this post however there may be opportunity for the appointee to undertake locum general paediatric on call within Nottingham Children's hospital if they wished to do so.

Experienced applicants may also have the opportunity to undertake weekend day-time on call work with consultant supervision if they wish to increase their "out of hours" experience prior to consultancy.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria

GMC registration
APLS or equivalent

Desirable criteria

MRCPCH or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

Minimum of 3 years of paediatric experience

Desirable criteria

Experience of audit or research
Previous experince in paediatric haematology or oncology

Practical skills

Essential criteria

Able to undertake venepuncture, cannulation and lumbar punctures on babies and small children

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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience.

Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.

Salary:
The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence:

All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy:

NHS employees within the East Midlands who are 'at risk' of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

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