Paediatric Haematology Clinical Fellow

Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to gainexperience in paediatric stem cell transplant and, more widely, in paediatrichaematology.
We are seeking anenthusiastic individual with appropriate training to join our dedicated team.This is replacement post based at the Leeds Childrens Hospital at the LeedsGeneral Infirmary in the heart of the city.
Specialty Doctors are an integralpart of our Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Department.
Some of our Specialty Doctors have been withus for over ten years, while others have used the experience gained throughworking in the post as a stepping stone to a consultant post.
The emphasis ofthe role is the in-patient and out-patient care of patients with non-malignanthaematological conditions, especially those undergoing stem celltransplantation.
Main duties of the job DUTIESOF THE POSTTheappointee will primarily be responsible for the day to day care of thepaediatric and young adult haematology inpatients undergoing stem celltransplantation.
They will be supportedin this by the haematology consultants, the paediatric haematology registrar,the adult haematology registrar and the paediatric oncology team.
As part of this they will: Do a daily ward round on the stemcell transplant unit and of other paediatric haematology patients as needed See patients attending acutely to theday unit Participate in clinics for stem celltransplant patients and for those with non malignant conditions in a clinic inthe paediatric haematology day unit Support the stem cell transplant teamwith administrative tasks Share responsibility for the generalanaesthetic lists carrying out haematological procedures (typically lumbarpunctures and bone marrow examinations) Participate in a weekend daytimeservice to the paediatric oncology department.This will be one weekend in 4 and involves review of all the inpatientsand acute presentations to the wards from 0830-2100 on Saturdays andSundays.
This is to assist the generalpaediatric LST and HST who will also becovering the wards and will be supported by the on call consultant inhaematology and oncology.
Participate in the multi-professionalpaediatric haematology and oncology clinical governance programmes Co-ordinatethe weekly paediatric haematology teaching.
About us LeedsTeaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, withaccess to leading clinical expertise and medical technology.
We care for people from all over the countryas well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself.
The Trust has a budget of £1 billion.
Our 15,000 staff ensure that every year wesee and treat 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings,comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 200,000 A&E visits and1,050,000 out-patient appointments.
Weoperate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophyand culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.Allof Leeds tertiary paediatric services are based at the Leeds ChildrensHospital, which is one of the largest specialist facilities for children in theUK, and offers regional and supra-regional expertise.
The Childrens, Teenage and Young AdultHaematology and Oncology Service has won n Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles.
Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed.
If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.
Job description Job responsibilities DUTIESOF THE POSTTheappointee will primarily be responsible for the day to day care of thepaediatric and young adult haematology inpatients undergoing stem celltransplantation.
They will be supportedin this by the haematology consultants, the paediatric haematology registrar,the adult haematology registrar and the paediatric oncology team.
As part of this they will: Do a daily ward round on the stemcell transplant unit and of other paediatric haematology patients as needed See patients attending acutely to theday unit Participate in clinics for stem celltransplant patients and for those with non malignant conditions in a clinic inthe paediatric haematology day unit Support the stem cell transplant teamwith administrative tasks Share responsibility for the generalanaesthetic lists carrying out haematological procedures (typically lumbarpunctures and bone marrow examinations) Participate in a weekend daytimeservice to the paediatric oncology department.This will be one weekend in 4 and involves review of all the inpatientsand acute presentations to the wards from 0830-2100 on Saturdays andSundays.
This is to assist the generalpaediatric LST and HST who will also becovering the wards and will be supported by the on call consultant inhaematology and oncology.
Participate in the multi-professionalpaediatric haematology and oncology clinical governance programmes Co-ordinate the weekly paediatrichaematology teaching.Ifthe applicant has sufficient haematology experience then they will also sharethe morphology reporting with the consultants and haematology registrars.LEVELSOF RESPONSIBILITYThepost holder will work at the level of a higher specialist trainee.THELEEDS WAY VALUESTheLeeds Way values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so wesee this as a strength, as well as a responsibility.
They have been developedby our staff and set out what we see as important to how we work.
As described above, our five values are tobe: Patient-centred Fair Collaborative Accountable EmpoweredAllour actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these valuesAdditionally,the following are core values which relate specifically to this post: Education we strive for excellenceand are committed to educating ourselves and our whole team, keeping up to dateand being involved in research Compassion listening to our youngpeople and families to understand their perspectives, and listening to oneanother Honesty for example, mistakes areused as a continual learning experience and an opportunity to improve practice.LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of AcuteTrusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across WestYorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care forour patients.
Bybringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshireand Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward changeto deliver the highest quality care.
Byworking for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be apart of that change.
WYAATis the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and CarePartnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country.
ThePartnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health andwellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports thatambition.CONDITIONSOF SERVICEThispost is covered by the Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales)Terms and Conditions of Service.
These documents are available on the MedicalStaffing Intranet site.Thepost holder is required to be fully registered with the General Medical Council(GMC) and hold a licence to practice.Standardsof Conduct and BehaviourYouare required to work to the standards set out by the General Medical Council inGood Medical Practice.
This includesprotecting patients when you believe that a doctors or other colleaguesconduct, performance or health is a threat to them.
If, after establishing the facts, it isnecessary, you must follow the Trusts procedures in this matter and informyour Clinical Director or Medical Director in the first instance.TheTrust has a set of expected behaviours for all employees and additionalbehaviours and skills that are expected of managers and supervisors.LeaveArrangementsAllleave should be applied for in accordance with the Trusts Leave Policy,normally giving six weeks notice of any leave, other than in exceptionalcircumstances.TrainingThejobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager forhis/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous ProfessionalDevelopment remains a priority.
Thejobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role.Health& SafetyAllstaff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improvethe quality of services provided to our patients and other service users.
This includes always complying with the LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including the Health and Safetypolicies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures, andreporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system.Equality& DiversityThejobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensureequality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet theindividual needs of patients and their families.
No person whether they are staff, patient orvisitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender,ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.TheTrust's Equality and Diversity Policy ensures that barriers to employment fordisadvantaged groups are identified and removed, and that no person is treatedless favourably on the grounds of their race, ethnic group, religion,impairment, age, gender, sexual orientation or mental health status.
Reasonableadjustments will be made for disabled applicants and post holders whererequired.SmokingPolicyTheLeeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust recognises the serious hazards to healthcaused by smoking and has adopted a strict no smoking policy.
Under the terms of our No Smoking Policy,staff, visitors and patients will not be permitted to smoke at any time or inany part of Trust property, whether inside or outside the hospitalbuildings.
Rehabilitationof Offenders Act & DBS DisclosureThisposition involves access to patients during the normal course of duties and istherefore subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order)1975.
As such you must reveal anyinformation which you may have concerning convictions which would otherwise beconsidered as spent.
Anoffer of appointment to this post would be subject to the express conditionthat the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust receives a satisfactory Disclosure andBarring Service (DBS, formerly CRB) Disclosure which will check the existenceand the content of any criminal record received.
TheTrust has the right to withdraw an offer or employment if not satisfied of acandidate's suitability for this position by reason of criminal record orantecedents, especially in cases where no declaration of criminal proceedingshas been made on a candidates application form or DBS Form.
The Trust reserves the right to determinethis issue at its sole discretion.
Ifyou are appointed to this post you will be asked to complete a 'DBS DisclosureApplication Form' which will be submitted to the DBS.LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment ofEx-offenders which is available on request.InfectionControlThejobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustInfection Control policies, in particular by practicing Universal InfectionControl Precautions.
Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contactwith patients and their environment.Patientand Public InvolvementTheTrust has a statutory duty to involve patients and public in evaluating andplanning services.
All staff have aresponsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute to serviceimprovements based on patient feedback.Respectfor Patient ConfidentialityThejobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulgepatient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential MRCP/MRCPCH or equivalent Experience Essential Experience in paediatric oncology and haematology at HST level is required.
Four years experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice Evidence of working at a higher specialist training level and competencies in paediatric oncology and haematology Desirable Experience in paediatric stem cell transplant Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills Essential Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date Eligibility to work in the UK.
Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs.
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues Additional Requirements Essential Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice) Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills Essential Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives Desirable Aptitude for evaluating clinical outcomes and applying this to improve patient experience Research and audit skills