Job description

Job responsibilities

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOULL DO

You will work alongside the specialty registrars in haematology, and opportunities for education and supervision will be identical, including allocation of an educational supervisor for the duration of the post.

The principal duties of the posts will include:

• Review of patients referred for CAR-T cell therapy for lymphoma and ALL, in an outpatient or inpatient setting.
• Liaison with referring teams, CAR-T consultants, and CAR-T coordination team in planning for apheresis, bridging, infusion, discharge, and post-CAR-T follow-up.
• Management of patients undergoing CAR-T cell therapy in the inpatient setting, in collaboration with the subspecialty ward teams and supervising CAR-T consultants.
• Management of patients on the ambulatory CAR-T pathway.
• Referral to other specialty teams (e.g. GICU, neurology, cardiology) as required to provide optimal care of patients undergoing CAR-T cell therapy.
• Discussion of cases as appropriate at the Southampton lymphoma and leukaemia MDTs, and the CAR-T MDT.
• Active involvement with the development and expansion of the CAR-T service within the WBMT&CT, in collaboration with the lymphoma and ALL subspecialty CAR-T leads.
• Active involvement in the recruitment and management of patients within CAR-T clinical trials.
• Collaboration with other colleagues in the region through MDT and network-wide working.
• Development of regional CAR-T referral pathways in collaboration with CAR-T lead consultants.
• Participation in clinical governance activities including morbidity and mortality meetings and other committees as appropriate both within and external to the department.
• Contribution to the audit activities of the WBMT&CTP and wider haematology department, including specialty regional and national audit programmes. Where possible, to participate in the collection and analysis of local data with a view to preparing and submitting papers for publication, and to contribute to the ongoing collection of real-world UK CAR-T data through the National CAR-T Clinical Panel (NCCP).
• Undertaking of procedures relevant to haematology, including bone marrow biopsy, intrathecal chemotherapy, and tunnelled central catheter removal. Where necessary, appropriate training and supervision will be provided.
• Engagement with the specialty trainee education programme, including attendance at regular educational meetings. Pre-CCT post-holders will be expected to maintain an educational portfolio mirroring their equivalent stage of training. Post-CCT fellows will be required to engage with the trusts existing appraisal system.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

The posts are open to individuals with:

Internal Medicine experience for at least 12 months

OR Internal Medicine experience for less than 12 months but holding MRCP Part 2 or equivalent

OR Clinical Haematology experience for at least 6 months

We encourage diversity and are keen to consider applicants from a range of backgrounds.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary - MT04 £55,329 Basic Salary MT05 £63,152

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on TBC

Job Reference: MT1140 - This vacancy closes on or before: 17th May 2024

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Full current GMC registration
• MRCP Part 1 or higher speciality membership exam (or equivalent)

Desirable

• MRCP part 2 or higher specialty membership exam (or equivalent)
• Higher Degree

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

• Internal Medicine experience for at least 12 months
• Internal Medicine experience for less than 12 months but holding MRCP Part 2 or equivalent
• Clinical Haematology experience for at least 6 months
• Evidence of providing out of hours and emergency care

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS
• Internal medicine experience for at least 24 months
• Clinical Haematology experience for at least 12 months
• Quality improvement or education project completion
• Publications and presentations

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Evidence of awareness of clinical governance
• Evidence of clinical knowledge in haematology and internal medicine
• Evidence of understanding of the principles of treatment for cancer and haematology patients
• Good organisation skills and time management

Desirable

• Experience of stem cell transplant and cellular therapies

Living the Trust values

Essential

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

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 .

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 .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

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