Job Title: Trust doctor Grade: CT3+ or ST3-5 Specialty/Department: Haematology Site and Location: Bexley wing, St Jamess Hospital, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Duties of the Post Your duties and responsibilities on this placement will include: The management of patients with cancer and haematological pathologies who are inpatient in the centre or presenting to the acute oncology assessment area; as directed and supported by nursing and allied staff, registrars and consultants. The management of patients with cancer and haematological pathologies presenting to the outpatient department, as required or where possible as a learning opportunity. Formulation of treatment plans in association with members of haematology multidisciplinary teams. The management of acute toxicities following systemic anti-cancer therapies such as cytotoxic chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
The management of general medical pathologies in patients with cancer and who are receiving anti-cancer therapy. The management of patients within clinical trials. Palliation of symptoms and care of patients in the last stages of life. Communication with patients with cancer and their relatives.
Completion of audit and research projects.