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University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
About
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Consultant Haematologist in Cellular Therapies and CAR-T
Accepting applications until: 10-Feb-2025 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 10-Feb-2025 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- LRI
- Address
- Infirmary Square
- Town
- Leicester
- Postcode
- LE1 5WW
- Major / Minor Region
- Leicestershire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
Salary
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum, Dependent on experience
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant)
Specialty
- Main area
- Haematology
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
Job Description
We are inviting applications to join our team of Consultant Haematologists working at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust as a colleague with a special interest in cellular therapies and CAR-T.
Clinical Haematology at UHL provides a comprehensive clinical service to a population of 1.1 million. It is centred at one site but provides a service for the three acute hospital sites in Leicester and has excellent links across the local region. We have 16.2 WTE consultant posts and one associated specialist working across 4 clinical teams. Each team provides specialist interest in a dedicated area of haematology and colleagues with particular interests work across more than 1 team.
UHL is a JACIE accredited stem cell transplantation centre and has a strong phase 1 & 2 research program, especially in lymphoid malignancy. We are also a commissioned haemoglobinopathy co-ordinating centre, haemophilia comprehensive care centre and TTP treating centre.
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The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
- Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department;
- Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences;
- To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs;
- Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally;
- Participating in medical audit, the Trust’s Clinical Governance processes and in CPD – CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory; Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate and compliance with standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Trust.;
- In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.
- The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will join the Red Team, looking after patients with acute leukaemia, bone marrow failure and all patients undergoing cellular therapy (autologous stem cell transplant, allogeneic stem cell transplant and CAR-T). This is a new post to support expansion of the cellular therapies programme of work.
In-patient work is covered by the Consultant Haematologist of the Week (CHOW) for a week on a rotational basis (currently 1 in 10), as well as the buddy to provide support to colleagues from other sub-specialties looking after patients with acute leukaemia and myeloid disorders (1 in 4). There is a separate rota for looking after inpatients undergoing cellular therapy (1 in 4).Outpatient clinics are disease specific and would include dedicated clinics for early post-transplant/ cellular therapy patients on Monday morning and dedicated transplant clinics (new patients and follow ups). There is a dedicated cellular therapy late effects clinic run by the transplant CNS and supported by the cellular therapy Consultants. The successful candidate would be expected to support the Ambulatory and Virtual Ward CNS team. There is scope to develop the late effects programme further and flexibility to develop a subspecialist interest within the cellular therapy programme. Depending on the interests and skills of the appointee, other roles to support the department might include diagnostic laboratory work and apheresis.
Training
Appropriate training and support, tailored to the successful applicant’s requirements, will be provided
Teaching
UHL is a teaching hospital and as such there will be an expectation that the candidate will contribute to teaching medical students when present in clinic. There may be scope for teaching and training other post-graduate colleagues, which can be discussed.
Conditions of Service
Salary: This is a 10PA role and the starting salary of the appointment will be the appropriate threshold on the Consultant Pay Scale (2003 contract), or appropriate SAS pay scale (2021 contract), depending on the background of successful candidate.
Duration of employment: This post is intended to be a long term or permanent appointment; duration to be agreed with the successful candidate.
Notice Period: The employment is subject to three months’ notice on either side, subject to the provisions of schedule 19 of the Terms and Conditions of Service for Consultants (England) 2003, or SAS 2021, contract as applicable.
Annual leave and Study leave entitlements will be pro rata.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Education & Training
Essential criteria
- MB BS or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- MRCP/MRCS or Equivalent
- Current BLS Certification
Desirable criteria
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.
Management
Essential criteria
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
- Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
- Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
- Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of management and administration experience.
- Management training on an accredited course.
- Awareness of Service Development issues.
Experience/Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
- Fully trained in Clinical Haematology
- Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
- Ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
- Demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant speciality interest.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
Desirable criteria
- Highly developed emotional intelligence
- High standard of presentation both written and verbal
- Demonstrable track record of successful change management
- Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
Motivation
Essential criteria
- Personal integrity and reliability.
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.
Desirable criteria
- Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.
Audit/Quality Improvement
Essential criteria
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
- Participation & Experience in a quality improvement programme.
Desirable criteria
- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
- Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
- Published Audit including quality improvement.
Research
Essential criteria
- Understanding and interest in research.
- Ability to appraise research critically
- Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
- Evidence of recent research and development activity
Desirable criteria
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the speciality.
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
- Appraisal and assessment skills.
- Ability to asses clinical competencies
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
- Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.
Equality and Diversity
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amy Webster
- Job title
- Consultant Haematologist & Head of Service
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Angela Barnard, General Manager
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