Job Description
Scope of the Role: The National Childrens Cancer Service (NCCS) at Childrens Health Ireland (CHI) , Crumlin provides diagnosis and treatment to all children and adolescents (015 yrs, 364 days) with cancer in Ireland. This comprises those with solid tumors (Oncology) and those with Haematological malignancies (Leukaemia and lymphoma). The NCCS also incorporates the National Centre for Paediatric Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) and is aligned with the National Cancer Control Programme. The activity of the NCCS has significantly increased in both size and complexity over the past number of years. Comprehensive care for children and adolescents with cancer is delivered by robust clinically governed programmes and patient pathways. Treatment for Paediatric Leukaemia and lymphoma (collectively referred to as Haematological Malignancies) is planned according to internationally recognised best practice, and is delivered according to international treatment protocols. The majority of patients with Haematological Malignancies are enrolled on Clinical Trials and treatment is delivered by robust clinically governed programmes. This requires on-going collaborative discussions at MDT level with other CCLG centres. Eligibility Criteria Professional Qualifications and Experience Mandatory: a) Registration as a specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialty of Haematology (clinical and laboratory) or entitlement to be registered And b) One year documented postgraduate evidence of training and/or experience assuring competence in paediatric haematology. Competition Specific Selection Process The criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and/or the essential & desirable knowledge, skills and competencies section of this job specification. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process To apply for this position, please send a CV and letter of application. The closing date for submissions of CVs and letter of application is 11:30pm on 6thNovember 2024. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on by clicking Apply for Job. Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method. Informal Enquiries can be obtained from: Dr. Andrea Malone, Consultant Haematologist (Clinical and Laboratory) with a special interest in Paediatric Haematology For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Cillian Gibbons, HR Recruitment Specialist at Cillian.gibb (Links Not Allowed) Skills: Haematology IMC Specialist Registration Transplant