Locum Consultant Haematologist Specialising in CAR-T/CellularTherapies

Job summary

A 12-month Locum consultant post in Clinical Haematology with an interest in Advanced Cellular Therapies / CAR T-cell therapies is available at the Oxford University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

An opportunity has arisen to appoint a 1.0 WTE NHS Consultant to support, deliver and develop the Advanced Cellular Therapies service as part of the Oxford Clinical Haematology Department based at the Churchill Hospital. This is to cover maternity leave. This post supports the delivery of high-quality diagnostics and therapeutics for patients requiring CAR T-cell therapy. This post forms part of an established multidisciplinary team of clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, other allied health professionals providing, transplantation, cellular therapy, a broad range of clinical trials for Oxfordshire and tertiary services to patients living in Thames Valley.

The role joins a team of consultants and specialist nurses developing and providing a world class, innovative, patient focused haematology service.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will lead the CAR T-cell Therapy service, contributing to the development and delivery of both the inpatient and outpatient service. They will work with Consultant Haematologists and the wider clinical team to deliver NHS-commissioned CAR T-cell therapy. A critical component of this role is to lead the process for ongoing training and education of staff. They will also be expected to develop a leading portfolio of CAR T (and other cellular therapy) clinical trials to ensure equal access to new therapies for patients within the catchment area.

Additionally, the post holder will bring clinical experience to the Lymphoid sub-speciality, managing patients in the inpatient/outpatient and day unit environments including MDT attendance. They are required to actively participate in the monthly service operational and governance meeting (including M&M reviews and audit), contribute to the process of JACIE accreditation for Immune Effector Cells and lead the Advanced Cell Therapy Service and Planning meetings.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see detailed job description and person specification for more information.

Candidates are highly recommended to visit the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Haematology Department and hospital and are invited to contact Dr Graham Collins (Lymphoid and clinical haematology Lead) and Professor Ronjon Chakraverty (University of Oxford Academic Lead for Advanced Cellular Therapeutics).

Person Specification

Professional qualifications

Essential
  • Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians or evidence of equivalent qualification Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or evidence of equivalent qualification Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
Desirable
  • PhD/MD

Professional Training

Desirable
  • Holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. OR evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT

Clinical experience

Essential
  • Specific experience in Advanced Cellular Therapies and knowledge of JACIE requirements. Experience in either Lymphoid or Plasma cell dyscrasia management Sound knowledge base in general haematology to allow participation in the ward attending and on-call rotas

Level of responsibility

Essential
  • Can demonstrate ability to work independently and take accountability for own actions.
Desirable
  • Consultant level management responsibility

Skills and Knowledge

Essential
  • Ability to work in a team, taking personal responsibility and delegating appropriately
  • Basic understanding of healthcare funding streams and commissioning.
  • Leadership skills
  • Ability to work well with others, including lab staff, clinical colleagues, and researchers
  • Good written and verbal communication skills with colleagues and patients
  • Ability to teach and train colleagues within the clinical environment.
  • Understanding of clinical governance as applied to the delivery of clinical services.
  • Experience of participating in clinical research
Desirable
  • Clinical management experience with track record of delivery of service improvement
  • Assistance with curriculum design and/ or postgraduate training days/courses
  • Ability to undertake M&M reviews. Assistance with investigation of incidents and SUIs
  • Direct experience of undertaking laboratory or clinical research. Publication in peer reviewed journal.

Transport

Desirable
  • Ability to drive desirable but not essential

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital

Old Road

Oxford

OX37LE


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/


Company
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Oxford, United Kingdom OX37LE
Employment Type
Locum
Salary
£93666.00 - £126281.00 a year
Posted
Company
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Oxford, United Kingdom OX37LE
Employment Type
Locum
Salary
£93666.00 - £126281.00 a year
Posted