Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Paediatric Haematology/ Oncology inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED
FRI 29 NOV 2024
The Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a locum doctor for a 6-month position at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, specializing in paediatric oncology, haematology, stem cell transplant, and gene therapy. The role primarily involves providing clinical care on the wards, attending ward rounds, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, and offering outpatient care. The appointee will be responsible for out-of-hours clinical ward cover, included in the paediatric middle grade rota, treating children with conditions such as leukaemia, solid tumors, benign haematology issues, and those undergoing specific therapies. Support from consultant haematologists and oncologists will always be available.
Candidates are encouraged to review the detailed Job Description and Person Specification, as well as the Candidate Essentials Guide. The Trust values diversity and is committed to equality in its workforce. While COVID-19 vaccination is not mandatory, it is highly encouraged. Interested applicants are invited to apply, and support for the application process is available if needed.
We are looking to recruit a locum doctor for a period of 6 months. This is an exciting opportunity in paediatric oncology, haematology and stem cell transplant and gene therapy as a Senior Locally Employed Doctor at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.
The appointee would spend most of the time on the wards and be responsible for the clinical care of patients in the above mentioned sub-specialties at RMCH. During this time, the successful candidate will be attending respective ward rounds and MDT meetings and providing ward cover as well as attending clinics and outpatient care. Clinical ward cover is also expected out of hours and is remunerated and is on the paediatric middle grade paediatric haematology and oncology rota, where cover will include cover of children with leukaemia, solid tumours and children with benign haematology diagnoses as well as those undergoing BMT and gene therapy/ CAR-T therapy. Cover will always be available with the relevant consultant haematologist or oncologist.
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To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
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MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at
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