Clinical Fellow Paediatric Oncology and Haematology

Clinical Fellow Paediatric Oncology and Haematology

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‑bedbed 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 3 other middle‑grade doctors (1.6 WTE paediatric trainee, one haematology trainee and one other clinical fellow). There is also an ST2 paediatric trainee and a foundation doctor. The senior medical staff consists of two paediatric haematology consultants and seven 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

We pride ourselves on being a friendly and supportive team. Nottingham is a lovely vibrant city with excellent transport links to the hospital and affordable accommodation. Beautiful countryside is only 30 minutes away.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant will rotate through three different clinical areas: oncology and haematology in‑patients (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.

The basic post has no out‑of‑hours commitment and is for 40 hours, but there is an option to work longer days up to 48 hours with additional payment after discussion. Experienced applicants may also have the opportunity to undertake weekend daytime on‑call work with consultant supervision if they wish to increase their “out of hours” experience to support a CESR application as to gain experience prior to taking a consultant post.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

• GMC registration
• APLS or equivalent
• MRCPCH or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of paediatric experience
• Previous experience in paediatric haematology or oncology in an NHS setting
• Experience of audit or research

Practical skills

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

EEO statement

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.