Consultant Haematologist – Cellular Immunotherapy

at  University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a substantive 10 session Consultant Haematologist with a special interest in Cellular Immunotherapy and another haematology -oncological subspecialty, and a commitment to high quality patient care. This post will also be committed to developing the research portfolio and enhancing the national and international profile of the service.
Clinical work will be both outpatient-centred in the UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre and involve inpatient attending on a rotational basis. Participation in regional and national meetings is required, with the aim of developing a national profile. UCLH is expanding the role of Cellular Immuno therapy across disciplines, namely into solid tumours, rheumatology and neurology indications and the applicant will be expected to play a key role in the development and running of this service in close partnership with other stakeholders.
The potholder is expected to work to enhance the translational research opportunities within the field of cellular immunotherapy in conjunction with the UCL Cancer Institute and BRC. The post holder will also be expected to play a postgraduate educational role. Active participation in MDTs, early and late phase trials and facilitating patient care with referring centres is expected.
CV is required with the application.
The potholder will join the Cellular Immunotherapy service at UCLH working closely with the CAR-T service alongside Dr Claire Roddie, Dr Maeve O’Reilly and Dr Paul Maciocia. There are 3 Cell Therapy clinical nurse specialists (CNS), 3 Lymphoma stem cell/CAR-T CNS and 10 ATIMP clinical trials nurse/practitioners.
There is currently one weekly Cellular Therapy clinic on Mondays. The post holder will be expected to participate in another haem-once clinic weekly.
The leukaemia and lymphoma MDT meetings are currently held at 3.00-6.30pm on Thursday, with specific Cell Therapy and allow-SCT sections. BMT MDT also happens on Thursdays, 1.30-2.30.
We have a large and expanding clinical trials programme, with both commercial and academic Phase I, Phase II and RCT Phase III studies.
We have a strong national profile with many of our team active members of the NCRN sub groups and leading on a range of research projects and trials. We anticipate the the appointee will help to augment the profile of the department on the national and international stage.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology .
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

• In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running ! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust .
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work

Please refer the Job description for details