Trust Doctor In Clinical Haematology

The department is seeking to appoint a full time Trust Doctor in Adult Clinical Haematology to increase the capacity and continuity of our medical staffing at middle grade / StR level. The post will be offered initially for a period of 12 months. The Haematology department in Leeds is a large and diverse unit, with 40 dedicated inpatient beds on wards J88 and J89 and up to 20 additional haematology inpatients on other wards, including a Teenage and Young Adult Unit. There is a substantial specialist and subspecialist practice here in all aspects of haematological malignancy, general and benign haematology, cell therapy and bone marrow transplantation, providing many opportunities for career development in all areas of the specialty. The appointee will join a medical team of around 20 consultant staff, 12 training registrars and 3 specialty doctors as well as FY/IMT trainees, Physician Associates, and Advanced Clinical Practitioners. The department and its staffing is described in more detail at the end of this job description In addition to the consultants listed below, there are 7 other consultants who have a primary responsibility to the Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (HMDS), 5 of whom also have clinical sessions (Dr Roger Owen, Dr Cathy Burton, Dr Catherine Cargo, Dr Alesia Khan and Dr Anita Sarma). Consultant Primary area of Responsibility/Specialist Interest Dr Anjum Khan Myeloid Malignancies / Bone marrow transplant Dr Abraham Varghese PNH, CLL Dr Rod Johnson Lymphoma, CAR-T Dr Simon Bulley Myeloma, BMT Dr John Ashcroft* Myeloma Dr Lishel Horn Haemophilia Director, Haemostasis and Thrombosis Dr Quentin Hill Haemoglobinopathy services, General and red cell Haematology Prof Gordon Cook Myeloma Dr Chun The Myeloid Dr Julie Tarrant Haemostasis / Thrombosis Dr Angela Kanny Haemostasis / Thrombosis Dr Richard Kelly PNH/ myeloid Dr Mary Owen Lymphoma, CLPD Dr Tahla Munir CLL / PNH service Dr Morag Griffin CLL/ PNH Service Dr Frances Seymour Myeloma, CAR-T Dr Emma Thomas Clinical Oncology, lymphoma Dr Robin Prestwich Clinical Oncology, lymphoma Dr Jen Clay Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant Dr Chris Parrish Myeloma, Bone marrow transplant Dr Marina Karakantza Blood transfusion (joint NHSBT post) Dr Katja Kimberger CAR-T,Blood transfusion (joint NHSBT post) Dr Gill Gidley Haemostasis / Thrombosis *also works at MidYorks In addition, the department is supported by: 10 Specialist registrars (StR) 3 Specialty doctors (one in haemostasis) 6 FY2 / CT1+2 (medical trainees on rotation) 8 Clinical Nurse Specialists in Lymphoma/Myeloma/leukaemia/BMT 4 Clinical Nurse Specialists in PNH 2 Clinical Nurse Specialists in Haemophilia (adult) 2 Clinical Nurse Specialists in Haemophilia (Paediatric) 2.2 Clinical Nurse Specialists in Anticoagulation 3 Physician Associates KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Please see Person Specification DUTIES OF THE POST The post-holder will be part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Haematology team, supporting the Clinical Haematology service. The post is based almost entirely at St Jamess Hospital but on rare occasions it may be necessary to visit other trust sites (principally the Leeds General Infirmary). The appointee will participate in the investigation and management of patients with haematological disorders in collaboration with colleagues. The successful candidate would have the opportunity to develop a degree of subspecialty interest if desired but this is not essential. We are looking for candidates who would be able to work alongside the middle grade staff on the registrar rota, covering both inpatient and outpatient work, and who would contribute 1-in-8 weekend work. The appointee will have the opportunity to rotate through a variety of subspecialty areas within haematology, in a similar way to our StR trainees, gaining experience in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with myeloid and lymphoid malignancies, myeloma, patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation, and patients with non-malignant haematological conditions. The appointee will also participate in the regular bone marrow biopsy (aspirate and trephine) and intherathecal chemotherapy lists in the day unit. Assessment and review of patients attending our chemotherapy suite and our supportive therapy and ambulatory care facilities (i.e. all day care areas) also forms part of the clinical duties for these posts and this may include review of patients undergoing therapeutic apheresis and stem cell collection procedures, which are performed adjacent to our day care area under the auspices of NHSBT. Involvement in laboratory haematology will be encouraged but is not essential depending on the experience and interest of candidates; however clinical advice and liaison regarding haematological laboratory enquiries from around the hospital (e.g. interpreting abnormal blood parameters) will be part of the role. LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY To deliver care to haematology inpatients with the support of the relevant consultant haematologist To review patients in outpatient clinics with the support of the relevant consultant haematologist To perform procedures including bone marrow biopsy and lumbar puncture and to gain intrathecal chemotherapy competencies To be part of the middle grade rota To contribute to haematology multi-disciplinary team meetings TEACHING AND RESEARCH/STUDY AND TRAINING The Trust as a Teaching Hospital recognises the importance of links with the University of Leeds School of Medicine for the Undergraduate teaching and all medical staff are expected to provide an appropriate contribution to the undergraduate teaching programme. The precise details of the contribution to teaching will be discussed with the appointee after taking up post. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values Additionally the following are core values which relate specifically to this post: The beliefs and attitudes that underpin effective performance within the job role. Emphasis should be on the requirements of the role not the individual when completing this section. Examples might include: quality focus, mistakes are used as a continual learning experience, honesty, integrity etc. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change. WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition.