Job summary
Consultant non-malignant Adolescent Haematologist with an interest in transplant and cellular therapies

We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Haematologist to join the Children and Young People's Cancer Service (CYPCS) and the adult transplant team. This role offers a unique opportunity to specialise in the care of teenagers and young adults with non-malignant blood disorders, including haemoglobinopathies and immunodeficiency.

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), CAR T-cell therapies, and emerging gene-editing treatments for adult patients with sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent thalassaemia. They will work closely with the existing team of six adolescent haematologists within CYPCS, collaborating across adolescent and adult services to provide high-quality, integrated care.

The role will include clinical responsibilities within both the CYPCS haematology service and the adult bone marrow transplant (BMT) service.

Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join the CYPCS adolescent haematology team and play a key role in delivering allogeneic transplant and gene-editing therapies across adolescent and adult services.

Working with patients with sickle cell disease, transfusion-dependent thalassaemia and inborn errors of immunity, the post holder will contribute to a dynamic service spanning red cell, adolescent transplant, BMT and diagnostic clinics.

The role offers the chance to work closely with national, Haemoglobinopathy coordinating centre, Great Ormond Street, Inborn errors of immunity and local multidisciplinary teams to identify suitable patients, secure approvals and guide patients through assessment and work-up.The post holder will undertake an average of two to three clinics per week, including adult BMT follow-up, new patient consent, red cell therapy, adolescent BMT and non-malignant diagnostic clinics.On-call duties include four weeks per year for adolescent haematology and four weeks per year on the adult HSCT and CAR-T attending rota, within an 8 Programmed Activity job plan based at UCLH sites.The successful candidate will be supported to develop a specialist interest in immunodeficiency and cutting-edge therapies for red cell disorders, making this a distinctive opportunity to shape care in an evolving field.

About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential

• MRCP
• FRCPath examination or equivalent
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
• On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attainment of CST in Haematology at date of interview

Desirable

• A higher degree, MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Experience in Haematology, CAR-T and HSCT and managing adolescent patients

Desirable

• Experience in gene editing and inborn error of immunity

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Evidence of ability to work effectively within MDTs and external networks Fluent written and spoken English
• Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
• Experience of clinical management of complex patients
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
• Meets the requirements of the GMC "Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit/QI project and understanding of role in clinical practice

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management, annual job planning, appraisal review process
• Familiarity with EPR

Communication
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, managers and all other staff

Desirable

• Advanced communications skills course

Specific Requirements
Essential

• The postholder will need to be passed fit to perform full duties of the post, this will be determined through occupational health with any reasonable aids provided wherever possible..

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.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).