Specialty Doctor/Specialist Doctor in Paediatric Oncology
Main area Paediatric Oncology Grade Specialty Doctor Contract Permanent Hours 10 sessions per week (Full time) Job ref 188-MC30425
Site Southampton General Hospital Town Southampton Salary £59,175 - £95,400 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 28/04/2025 23:59 Interview date 09/05/2025
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
This is a permanent contract with the position commencing ASAP.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for a Speciality Doctor/Specialist Doctor (depending on previous experience) post in Paediatric Oncology and Haematology based at University Hospital Southampton. The Paediatric Oncology Haematology Unit in Southampton is a busy department with a strong track record in patient-centred care, clinical trials, immunotherapy and quality improvement. The post offers exposure to all of these, and experience of solid tumours, leukaemia and bone marrow failure. The post-holder will have excellent opportunities for training, teaching and quality improvement and to develop a breath of paediatric oncology skill. The applicant should have some previous experience in paediatrics, but previous experience in paediatric oncology or haematology is not essential. There are no laboratory duties connected to this post. There is no on-call commitment.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Duties will be shared with speciality doctors and paediatric trainees within department, and will include (with appropriate training):
• Diagnostic work up of new oncology / haematology referrals
• Day to day management of haematology / oncology in patients
• Review of patients attending for chemotherapy
• Performing bone marrow aspirates / lumbar punctures
• Attendance of outpatient clinics
• Presentation of cases at weekly MDT
• Prescription and administration of chemotherapy
• Development of a quality improvement project
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
A highly motivated individual with excellent communications skills and the ability to work well in a team. Must have previous paediatric experience, and ideally some previous experience of paediatric oncology or haematology.
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Specialty Doctors – England (2021) Salary will be assessed in line with terms and conditions.
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview.
Interviews will be held on 9th May 2025
Job Reference; 188-MC30425
This vacancy closes on or before; 28th April 2025
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* GMC registration with a licence to practise
* Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
* Paediatric experience
* MRCPCH or equivalent
* Experience in Paediatric Oncology and/or haematology
* Experience of audit
* Experience of clinical trials
* Experience of quality improvement
Aptitudes and skills
* Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
* Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
* Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
* Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
* Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
* Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Trust Values
* Patients First
* Working Together
* Always Improving
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.
Getting to work should be as easy as possible and that’s why we have introduced the UHS travel promise – a commitment from the Trust that we will provide reasonable travel options for every member of staff. Every member of staff can apply for a permit to use our park & ride facility. Eligibility for on-site parking is dependent on the nature and requirement of the role. All staff can also access a range of discounted benefits relating to travel including reduced price bus tickets, purchase of salary sacrifice bikes and ultra-low emission cars.
Our commitment to equality
Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.
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Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Name Professor Juliet Gray Job title Professor and Consultant in Paediatric Oncology Email address juliet.gray@uhs.nhs.uk Telephone number 07901507929
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