Specialty doctor - paediatric haematology/oncology

University Hospital Southampton ,
Southampton, Hampshire
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Applicants are invited to apply for a full time specialty doctor in paediatric haematology/oncology commencing asap. This post is permanent. WHAT YOU'LL DO The post involves a rotation within the department caring for both inpatients and outpatients with solid tumours, leukaemia and bone marrow failure. The post is funded by University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and is comparable to other Specialist Registrar training posts within the Unit. The post-holder will have excellent opportunities for training, teaching and service development as well as exposure to general paediatrics and other tertiary paediatric specialities. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR 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. University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is a leading major Teaching Hospital Trust and offers excellent personal development and research opportunities. The hospital has 140 paediatric beds with over 60 paediatric consultants covering all tertiary specialities. Referrals are taken from 10 district general hospital within the region, serving a population of 2.8 to 3 million. A full general paediatric service is provided to the children of Southampton Health District which has a population of 400 000. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Specialty Doctors - England (2008) Basic Salary - MC46-01 40,037 MC46-18 74,661 Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. Job Reference: MT0291 - This vacancy closes on or before: 29th June 2020 WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As one of the largest acute teaching Trust's in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability. As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme. ABOUT OUR TRUST AND SOUTHAMPTON 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. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO APPLY If you're interested in applying for this role, we'd encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal visit. Alternatively, if you're ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application For further details / informal visits contact: For any queries regarding details of the department or the post itself, please contact Dr Juliet Gray, Tel: 023 8079 4101. Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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