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Job summary

Main area
Paediatric Haematology/Oncology
Grade
Consultant
Contract
12 months (Fixed Term 12 months)
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (1:8 on call comittment)
Job ref
164-7183554-B
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queens Medical Centre
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/08/2025 23:59

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Locum consultant Paediatric Haematologist/Oncologist

Consultant

Job overview

Applications are invited for a 10PA Locum Consultant in either Paediatric Haematology or Paediatric Oncology at Nottingham University Hospitals. The current vacancy reflects an expansion post in paediatric haematology but due to a shortage in this speciality we are considering an interim 12m locum post for applicants from either a haematology or oncology background.  There is flexibility around precise duties based on the experience of the applicant but the current priorities are for leukaemia and haemoglobinopathies.  It may particularly suit either an oncologist looking for their first post in a supportive team or someone awaiting a CESR application. 

Our East Midlands Children’s and Young Person’s Integrated Cancer Service (EMCYPICS) is a two site principal treatment centre for malignant haematology based across Nottingham and Leicester and takes approximately 140 new malignant patients each year.  The post is Nottingham based, but with links via a shared MDT.  Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is commissioned as a Specialist Haemoglobinopathies Team (SHT) and is part of the East Midlands Sickle & Thalassemia network (EMSTN).  We are also a Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre. Our inpatient unit houses a teenage cancer trust area, adjacent daycare facilities with a theatre room and access to paediatric intensive care on the same corridor. We care for patients post autologous stem cell transplant in partnership with Sheffield who deliver the stem cell treatment.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work as part of the consultant team to provide inpatient care to the haematology and oncology service on a 1 in 7.5 service week basis as well as having specific responsibilities for clinical and where appropriately experienced laboratory work within the Paediatric Haematology Service.  The main clinical responsibility will be for leukaemia with additional supported duties within haemoglobinopathies and potentially other clinical areas based on experience and interests.   The post is for 10PAs but applications from those wishing to consider job share or more flexible arrangements are also invited. 

It is essential that applicants have specific training in either paediatric haematology or oncology, are fully registered with the GMC with entry to the specialist register for haematology or oncology expected within 6 months or a CESR expected within 1 year.  Please refer to the job description for full details.  Additional enquiries and visits are very welcome.

Working for our organisation

The successful applicant will become part of a friendly and collaborative team of 8 consultant haematologists and oncologists. We have strong links with the University of Nottingham, with two team members having academic appointments.  There are currently 3 consultants covering the haematology service with one lead each for leukaemia, haemostasis and red cell disorders.  We also have a haemostasis consultant who looks after children as well as adults with bleeding disorders.  The wider paediatric team is very welcoming and sociable and includes general paediatrics, nephrology, rheumatology, metabolic , gastroenterology, intensive care and interests in cardiology.  We have excellent links with paediatric surgery with dedicated theatre time for line insertions and have twice weekly dedicated bone marrow/intrathecal lists.  Nottingham and the surrounding area is a hidden gem, being a beautiful yet affordable place to live with outstanding nearby schools and excellent transport links to other major cities.   

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to job description & personal specification for further information regarding the post.

Person specification

Practical requirements

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel between NUH campuses
  • Evidence of level 3 Safeguarding Children training

Professional Qualifications/Developments

Essential criteria
  • Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register CCT expected within 6 months of interview date or CESR application in progress
  • MBBS or equivalent MRCPCH or FRCPath or international equivalent
  • Should have completed a recognised higher specialist training programme (or equivalent) in haematology or oncology.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in paediatric haematology or oncology
  • Full GMC registration
Desirable criteria
  • Higher Professional Degree
  • FRCPath or equivalent

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description
  • Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, families and professionals
  • Experience in paediatric malignant and non-malignant haematology, including diagnosis and management of haemoglobinopathies
Desirable criteria
  • Specific training in communication skills
  • Specific training in patient safety or human factors
  • Haematology laboratory experience

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behaviour standards.

Managment Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
  • Able to delegate appropriately
  • Able to work in a team
Desirable criteria
  • higher management degree or qualification
  • Experience of change management

Personal Skills/Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Able to work flexibly in a changing health service.
  • Able to use Trust's IT support systems

Teaching, audit and research

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of participation in clinical audit
  • Able to teach and support junior staff effectively
Desirable criteria
  • Original research publications
  • Higher teaching degree or qualification or training

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jennifer Turnbull
Job title
Consultant Paediatric Oncologist and Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0115 924 9924
Additional information

To make enquiries or arrange to visit please contact either Dr Jennifer Turnbull as clinical lead or  or Dr Simone Stokley as a representative of haematology on [email protected]  or [email protected] in the first instance and phone calls can be arranged.   Alternatively 0115 924 9924 ext 84746 to contact their secretary.

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