CAR-T/BMT Fellowship King’s College Hospital, London, UK

Full-time, 1-2 years. 

Applications are invited for the King’s College Hospital Cellular Therapy Fellowship with start dates in 2021. Nationally King’s College Hospital provides one of the largest services for adult stem cell transplantation in the UK. The CAR-T programme was established with the first allogeneic CAR-T trial for ALL with a number of CAR-T trials open for lymphoma and myeloma. It is accredited by NHS England as a CAR-T centre with JACIE accreditation in the administration of immune effector cells. King’s College Hospital was the first hospital in the UK to administer axicabtagene ciloleucel and runs one of the largest CAR-T programmes for licensed CAR-T therapies in lymphoma and ALL in Europe. CAR-T for patients with mantle cell lymphoma will commence in 2021. Applicants willing to gain experience of rotations in pre and post stem cell transplantation and both licensed and cellular therapy trials please contact:

Dr Robin Sanderson, CAR-T Lymphoma lead, Email

Dr Victoria Potter, Transplant Director, Email

Full information here

Haematology Clinical Research Fellow 

Multiple positions available from 2021 (start date negotiable for the ideal candidate)   -   12 months with potential for extension 

Essential criteria

• completed (or in the final/penultimate year of training) as a Clinical Haematologist 
• post-FRCPath examination (UK candidates)
• registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Authority (or eligible for registration – visit  Here for further information)
• excellent clinical and interpersonal skills

Desirable criteria

• demonstrated strong interest in clinical research

Blood Cancer Research WA is a collaboration between Linear Cancer Trials, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and the University of Western Australia. The hospital is Perth’s largest public tertiary hospital, located 5km west of central Perth. The successful candidate will play an integral role in the function of a busy clinical trials unit with >20 studies ranging from phase I-III across lymphoma, myeloma and leukaemia. 

For an overview of our department and trials currently open visit 

Key responsibilities

• identification, recruitment, and care of patients on clinical trials
• disease subtype focused outpatient clinics 
• design, presentation and publication of clinical research

Benefits

• join a productive, collegiate department with track record for research mentorship
• protected research time, with projects tailored to suit the disease interests of the successful candidate
• live in Australia’s best kept secret – Perth is clean, safe, family friendly, has excellent public schools, a vibrant arts/dining scene, and sunny climate suited to an outdoor lifestyle

Further information 

Prof Chan Cheah  email 

t (08) 6119 4457

For the job spec, click here

Staff Specialist Haematologist (Clinical and Laboratory) - Department of Haematology

• Join one of Australia’s leading health, community and aged care providers
• Permanent Part time position - 20 hours per week
• Interviews to be conducted in the New Year
• Excellent salary packaging options available

About the role

The Haematologist is responsible for providing high quality, safe and effective patient care and the clinical and Laboratory management of patients within the Haematology Department at Calvary Mater Hospital and NSW Health Pathology – North - Hunter. The Haematologist will work as a member of a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely appropriate care and discharge strategies. The Haematologist will also be responsible for overseeing the laboratory, continuing own medical education, the education and training of junior medical staff and medical Students, research and administrative tasks. The Haematology Department primarily provides services at the Calvary Mater Newcastle and John Hunter Hospital, however Telehealth and back up coverage is provided to Tamworth, Taree and other Hospitals in the HNELHD.

What you bring  

• A primary medical degree registrable with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for in the Enterprise Agreement or the Health Insurance Act 1973.
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA) and/or equivalent specialist recognition as provided for in the Enterprise Agreement or the Health Insurance Act 1973.

Further details are available here

For full advertisement and details click here

Contact Person	Sam Yuen
Contact Number	(02) 4014 3037
Contact Email	Sam Yuen
Closing Date	03/01/2021

Myeloma Australia has a rare and exciting opportunity for a Myeloma Support Nurse (part-time) to join their Western Australian team. Our Myeloma Support Nurses provide support, information and hope to people who are living with myeloma, their loved ones and their health professionals. They do this via the telephone support line; myeloma workshops and seminars and information and support groups. To fulfill this position you will be a Division 1 Registered Nurse with at least five year's experience in hematology/oncology nursing, and you'll have a comprehensive understanding of and passion for cancer and, in particular, myeloma. View the PD on our website and apply via SEEK 

Please contact here for any information

For PDF job description click here

The Role

Christchurch Hospital is the largest tertiary, teaching and research hospital in the South Island and we presently have a permanent full-time vacancy for a Consultant Haematologist who is eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.

You will need to hold qualifications equivalent to a fellowship with RACP and RCPA, that would enable registration as a Haematologist by the Medical Council of New Zealand. In addition to your clinical and academic duties, you would also be participating in the after-hours on-call roster as well as covering clinical services in out-reach clinics. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team are highly valued.

If you thrive on working in a diverse community which has a sizeable complexity of need then we would like to hear from you.

Our Culture: What matters to us

Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi 
Putting people at the heart of all we do 

Health is ultimately all about people. What's important around here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity.

Belonging Here

Being part of the Canterbury District Health Board, our people enjoy access to, flexible working arrangements and a genuine and ongoing focus on career development.

The Canterbury DHB believes that diversity and inclusion is key to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse population. The Canterbury DHB is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that welcomes and respects everyone.

Apply online, or to find out more information, please contact Tracey Sutherland - Recruitment Specialist. Email: 

Job title: Consultant Haematologist Job information

Link for applications: 

Closing date: 7 November

Your application will be reviewed and progressed as soon as possible.

Please note that applications made via an agency will not be considered.

 

The Perth Blood Institute (PBI) conducts medical research into blood disorders, including their causes, prevention and treatment options; facilitates access to high quality clinical trials for people affected by blood disorders; and provides information about blood disorders to patients and their families.

PBI is pleased to call for applications for a PBI Clinical Research Fellowship to be taken up from 4 January 2021.

PBI is seeking a FRACP/FRCPA qualified, highly motivated and enthusiastic Haematology Fellow / new consultant Haematologist to join our thriving haematology and research practice. Our centre of excellence is co-located in West Perth alongside Western Haematology and Oncology Clinics and Western Diagnostic Pathology, and at Murdoch University. The successful applicant will work closely with our Clinical Trials Unit in coordinating and performing clinical trial and investigator-led research. Currently we have over 20 active clinical trials. There may also be an opportunity for additional clinical laboratory haematology consultation experience, depending on interest and circumstance.

There is also an opportunity to initiate and conduct your own investigator-led research and to pursue your private haematology practice to supplement this opportunity. 

PBI Clinical Research Fellowship Priorities

1.     Alignment with PBI vision and aims – to extend the lifespan and quality of life for those living with blood disorders

2.     Able to combine research with clinical haematology role

3.     Focus on optimising outcomes while ensuring exceptional clinical care to patients enrolled on clinical trials

PBI Clinical Research Fellowship Value

The Clinical Research Fellowship is funded to a total value of $55,000 for a period of one year only (at 0.5FTE). 

PBI Clinical Research Fellowship.docxPBI Clinical Research Fellowship Eligibility:  Applicants must:

1. Be able to take up the Fellowship from January 2021
2. Be FRACP and/or FRCPA qualified in Haematology
3. Be an Australian or New Zealand resident
4. Provide regular progress reports to PBI

Applications close on Friday, 30 October 2020 at 5:00 pm

Please forward a cover letter, CV and the names and contact details of 2 referees to:

Professor Ross Baker
Chair, The Perth Blood Institute
18 Prowse Street
West Perth WA 6005
For a copy of the position description please email Cate. For further information contact Professor Ross Baker  or on 0417 989 786 or visit the PBI website or download this information

Haematologists urgently needed - Can you help? 

• Global Medics is the leading medical recruitment agency. We place over 300 doctors per week into locations Australia wide.

  Our specialised medicine team are dedicated to helping hospitals all over Australia fill Haematology vacancies, both locum and perm, which is why we desperately need doctors like you!

  Below are some of our current vacancies:

• ASAP start (1-2 days per week) in a private practice in Brisbane
• October 2020 – January 2021, 2 week on/off shifts in a QLD hospital
• Various September shifts in a NSW based hospital

Specialist pay rate is generally $2000/day and depending on location, hospitals will be able to cover return flights, hire car and accommodation.

For more information, please send your contact details to GMMedicine@globalmedics.com.au or call Ashley on 02 824 829 11.

Alternatively, if you have any friends or colleagues who might interested please pass refer them onto us. Global Medics offers a Refer a Friend reward up to $750.

Qualifications: 
Applicants must have Haematology AHPRA registration. 

Consultant Haematologist - Fixed-term

·      Dunedin

·      Fixed-term, part/full-time 

About the role 

A key component of this role will be your ability to contribute to our team of clinicians overseeing the inpatient and outpatient management of our patients undergoing treatment for acute leukemia, high grade lymphoma etc. in addition to all other malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders. Acting as a mentor and positive role model, you will contribute to teaching/training at an undergraduate and postgraduate level. As part of the single service multiple sites model, you must be able to work across our district from our hub in the city of Dunedin.

About you

Bringing a successful background and experience in managing patients, you will have demonstrated a high standard of clinical practice in haematology. Flexible and adaptable to change, you will value and practice the important quality improvement activities and initiatives. It will come naturally to you to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment. Previous experience in clinical teaching will also hold you in good stead for this role. As the ideal candidate, you will have extensive work experience in clinical and laboratory haematology with sub-speciality experience and research in aspects of malignant or non-malignant haematology.

You must hold a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, with Fellowship of Royal Australasian College of Physicians with advanced training in Clinical and Laboratory Haematology or equivalent. You must have or be eligible for vocational and / or Locum Tenens registration in Internal Medicine and Pathology with the Medical Council of New Zealand (www.mcnz.org.nz)

For more information about the role

For the Position Description and to apply

Haematologist Senior Medical Officer 

(Fixed Term)

Waitemata District Health Board

Auckland, New Zealand

Waitemata District Health Board is located in a world-class harbour city and we operate across two sites – each with their own stunning scenery including some of the best beaches you’ll see anywhere in the world. Servicing the healthcare needs of a vibrant and diverse population, our goal is to become the leader of healthcare services in New Zealand. 

Our Haematology Service provides comprehensive clinical haematology and laboratory haematology services to a large and culturally diverse population of nearly 640,000 people in the west and north of Auckland. Inpatient services are based at North Shore Hospital while Outpatient clinics and therapies are provided across both North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals.

We have an exciting opportunity for a fixed term Consultant Haematologist with a clinical focus to join our well established team. 

Clinical areas include malignant haematology, a large thrombosis service as well as general haematology. In addition to our clinical and laboratory service we also have a large and active research team which is well recognised nationally and internationally. This strong research focus allows us to provide patients with novel anti-cancer drugs otherwise not available for patients.

Applications are invited from a suitably qualified specialist Haematologist. Applicants must have or be eligible to obtain vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and preferably have both FRACP and FRCPA. 

Salary and conditions of employment will be in accordance with the New Zealand Association of Salaried Medical Specialists’ collective agreement.

To view a position description click here 

For more information, please contact David Wilson – Operations Manager at 

Please apply on-line at www.wdhbcareers.com

Job code: WDHB10423

Closing date: 14th Aug 2020

Location: Wellington

Contract: Full-time, permanent

About the role

The Haematology service is part of Wellington Blood and Cancer Centre, incorporating a full mix of Haematology, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Palliative Care services. You will be working in new state of the art facilities at the Wellington Blood and Cancer Centre and in addition to delivering specialised services you will have the opportunity for clinical research.

The Haematology team provides clinical haematology services to a catchment of 500,000 people. This encompasses the management of the full spectrum of haematological malignancies including auto and allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Services are provided for non-malignant haematology including haemostasis and thrombosis services. There is full involvement in the Haematology Laboratory Service.

The principal focus of the service is high-quality patient care with particular emphasis on multidisciplinary patient management. In addition to this we have a strong commitment to staff education/development.

The priority and focus of the role is laboratory haematology services. As such, the extent of the clinical role of the job is negotiable. The successful applicant would be expected to be experienced in laboratory haematology, with the ability to lead the laboratory service in reporting, quality assurance and service development.

Skills and experience:

·      Vocationally registered in Pathology with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)

·      FRCPA or equivalent and be able to register for vocational registration with the MCNZ

·      Completed (or completing within three to six months) requirements for FRCPA

·      FRACP or equivalent is desirable, but not mandatory for this role, dependent on the clinical component of the timetable (negotiable)

·      Clinical Haematology experience desirable

·      Excellent interpersonal skills and work well in a team environment

·      Relevant training and experience

About the organisation

Capital and Coast DHB(CCDHB) is located centrally in Wellington and has over 6,000 full-time equivalent staff, making us one of the major employers in the Wellington region. CCDHB operates two hospitals - Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown and Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua - as well as the Kapiti Health Centre at Paraparaumu.

Here at CCDHB we embrace diversity and welcome applications from people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

CCDHB is a pro-equity Health Organisation, with a particular focus on Māori and Pacific Peoples and the Disability Community.

CCDHB provides a range of specialist services including neurosurgery, oncology, neonatal intensive care and community-based services including district nursing, rehabilitation services, social work, alcohol and drug services, and home support services to a population of around 900,000 people.

Wellington is New Zealand’s capital city, a cultural and cosmopolitan epicentre renowned for its vibrant cafés, restaurants, international sporting and cultural events set in a beautiful natural harbour. With easy access to vineyards in the Wairarapa and beaches on the Kapiti Coast, there’s plenty of opportunity for adventure or simply to relax and unwind.

How to apply

Applications close Sunday, 26 July 2020 and can only be accepted when submitted through our CCDHB Careers website.  

For further information on this role, please email sandra.tam@ccdhb.org.nz and please indicate the vacancy number (SMO42-20) and job title in the subject line.