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Job overview
The post is based in the West London Children’s Healthcare, Haematology and Stem Cell Transplant Unit at St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College, which is a leading centre for blood and marrow transplantation and gene therapy in non-malignant haematological disorders. The Trust Fellowship provides exposure to all aspects of paediatric haematology and transplantation while allowing significant time for to gain experience in performing clinical procedures, audits, gain leadership experience according to the applicant’s needs. The post will be for one year, but may be extended for a further year. The fellowship is suitable for post-CCT haematology or paediatric trainees or paediatric/haematology trainees in the earlier stages of their training (who have, or near to, completing MRCPCH or equivalent), who are looking to gain expertise in paediatric haematology alongside gaining experience in a related aspect such as research, procedures or management.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will take responsibility for the day to day management of all paediatric haematology patients, including those undergoing a stem cell transplant and their donors, gene therapy patients, complex haemoglobinopathy patients, patients with bone marrow failure, shared care oncology patients and patients with immune cytopenias.
The post-holder will share in the day to day to day management of all Paediatric Haematology inpatients, day-care review patients, performing procedures such as bone marrow examination and bone marrow harvests (after training and with supervision). This post does not offer specific laboratory haematology training but appointees who have an interest in haematology are actively encouraged to attend laboratory meetings, weekly morphology teaching and courses.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will participate in a Full Shift working pattern exclusively for Paediatric
Haematology, in a 1 in 6 rota with no night on calls. The rota is fully compliant with the Junior doctors’ contracts (2002 and 2016) as well as with the EWTD.
Timetable for Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Haematology (Inpatient wards)
Monday
- to 09.00: Paediatric Handover
- to 11.00: Ward Round
- to 12.30: Consultant Ward Round
- to 13.30: Paediatric Grand Round
- to 16.00: BMT Planning MDT
- to 16.30: Ward Review/Handover
Tuesday
- to 09.00: Paediatric Handover
- to 09.45: Radiology MDT
- to 12.30: Ward Round
- to 14.00: BMT Planning / Unrelated Search MDT
- to 16.00: Paediatric Morphology MDT (laboratory)
- to 16.30: Ward Review/ Handover
Wednesday
- to 10.30: Bone Marrow Harvest Procedure in Operating Theatres
- to 12.00: Ward Round
- to 13.00: Paediatric BMT MDT
- to 16.30: CLINIC: Stem Cell Transplantation or Late Effects
Thursday
- to 09.00: Handover
- to 12.00: Ward Round
- to 13.30: Post clinic administration
- to 15.00 BMT Protocols
1500 to 1600: Histopathology Meeting
- to 16.30: Handover
Friday
- to 09.00: Handover
- to 11.00: Ward Round
- to 12.00: Paed ID/Microbio/Haem MDT
- to 14.00: Ward Review
- to 16.00: BMT Administration
- to 16.30: Handover
Timetable for Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Haematology (Outpatients /Day Unit)
Monday
- to 12.30: Day-care reviews
- to 13.30: Paediatric Grand Round
- to 15.00: Pre-harvest and liver biopsy Day-care review
- to 17.00: BMT Planning MDT
Tuesday
- to 09.45: Radiology MDT
- to 12.30: Post-BMT Daycare reviews
- to 14.00: BMT Planning / Unrelated Search MDT
- to 15.00: BMT Administration
- to 1600 (every 2nd Tuesday) Histopathology MDT
- to 16.00: Weekly Morphology MDT (laboratory)
- to 17.00: Audit
Wednesday
- to 12.00: JACIE and Audit work
- to 13.00: Paediatric BMT MDT
- to 16.30: CLINIC: Stem Cell Transplantation or Late Effects
Thursday
- to 13.30: Post-BMT Daycare reviews
- to 14.30: Post theatre reviews
- to 16.00 BMT Protocols
- to 16.30: Handover
Friday
- to 11.00: Paediatric Haematology Quality Meeting / JACIE
- to 14.00: Post-BMT Daycare reviews
- to 15.00 Morphology Teaching with Prof. Bain (laboratory)
Person specification
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Clinical practice consistent with GMC guidelines on “Good medical practice”
- Experience of clinical audit, to include more than one completed project
Probity
Essential
- Honesty, integrity, appreciation of ethical dilemmas.
- Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust values of kind, expert, collaborative and aspirational.
Language
Essential
- Good spoken and written English International English Language test scores of 7.0 minimum in each category and overall minimum 7.5
Flexibility
Essential
- Inquiring and flexible approach in the clinical arena.
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC register/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- MRCPCH or MRCP Part 2 or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree, ie MD/PhD
Clinical skills
Essential
- Experience of working as middle grade in paediatrics or haematology
Desirable
- APLS Provider Experience of performing procedures such as bone marrow examination Experience of laboratory haematology reporting
Academic achievements
Desirable
- Track record of ethical research experience relevant to haematology/stem cell transplantation
Patient Focused Skills
Essential
- Ability to interact with children and their families
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- On training scheme in Paediatrics or Haematology or eligible to apply for one
Desirable
- PICU, HDU, A&E, paediatric subspeciality experience
Academic achievements including research/publications
Desirable
- Track record of ethical research experience relevant to haematology/stem cell transplantation Publications in peer reviewed Journals
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This advert is for Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Haematology with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Junior Medical doctor Paediatrics role. The advertised salary is £45,715 - £69,976 per annum +LDN Weighting ++1B banding. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (may be extended for a further year). The application deadline is 05 Jul 2026.
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