Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Paediatric Haematology and BMT

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity in paediatric haematology and stem cell transplant and gene therapy as a Senior Resident Doctor at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.

These posts are one of a number of fellowship posts in our department of Haematology/Oncology and are specifically designed to give the successful candidate more exposure to paediatric haematologic oncology and BMT. Our BMT programme has specific expertise in stem cell and gene therapy of metabolic diseases, stem cell therapy of refractory leukaemia and CAR-T in ALL. This is an academic programme and the candidate will have the opportunity to prepare research for presentation at international meetings, and for publication. is designed to give the successful candidate a thorough grounding in paediatric oncology, general and malignant haematology, clinical stem cell transplantation and gene therapies, including CAR-T gene therapies.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to rotate through the specialties in their time at RMCH. There will be out-of-hours cover of all specialities.

Main duties of the job

This is a clinical paediatric haematology, and BMT position. The majority of time will be spent in the clinical leukaemia and BMT service. There will be opportunities to participate in teaching, research and quality improvement project. It is expected that this position will reflect the training ambition and needs of the locally employed doctor as well as clinical need/ balance within the department. On call cover of the wider department will be expected.

The successful candidate will be required to participate in 24-hour cover (including overnight resident on call). All paediatric junior/ middle grade staff are on this rota, and research fellows will also be contributing to out of hours cover. There are 12 Senior trainees/ fellows on this rota with a parallel junior trainee rota. All Rotas are EWTD Compliant.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.

We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.

If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.

As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application!

Diversity Matters

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, please contact the manager named below.

Job description
Job responsibilities

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.

As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application!

Diversity Matters

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, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills & Performance

Essential

• Holds acceptable primary medical qualification
• Demonstrable postgraduate training
• Competence in managing medical emergencies
• Evidence of clinical competencies in their medical specialty
• An appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• A commitment to personal CPD

Desirable

• Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
• Logbook
• Valid Life Support Course (ACLS, ALS, ATLS, APLS or similar)
• Involvement in Research & Publication

Safety & Quality

Essential

• Understanding of the basic principles of evidence-based practice, patient safety, audit, clinical risk management, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Time management skills

Desirable

• Completed an audit/quality improvement project

Maintaining Trust

Essential

• Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality

Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills & Performance

Essential

• Holds acceptable primary medical qualification
• Demonstrable postgraduate training
• Competence in managing medical emergencies
• Evidence of clinical competencies in their medical specialty
• An appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• A commitment to personal CPD

Desirable

• Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
• Logbook
• Valid Life Support Course (ACLS, ALS, ATLS, APLS or similar)
• Involvement in Research & Publication

Safety & Quality

Essential

• Understanding of the basic principles of evidence-based practice, patient safety, audit, clinical risk management, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Ability to prioritise clinical need
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Time management skills

Desirable

• Completed an audit/quality improvement project

Maintaining Trust

Essential

• Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9WL

United Kingdom

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