Consultant Haematologist

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job description

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

This post is based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary but the post holder will work across hospital sites. They will be responsible for the continued delivery and further development of an already established haematology service for patients living within the catchment area of the Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospital Trust and surrounding areas.

On-call is classed as Category A and is a 1:6 Rota, which attracts a 5% on call availability Supplement.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary; however, you will be expected to contribute to the delivery and development of Haematology services across all Trust sites.

Job responsibilities

1. To provide, with the other Consultant Haematologists, continuing responsibility for Haematology Services in Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Trust.
2. To share responsibility for diagnostic services with the other Consultant Haematologists including the day to day supervision of diagnostic tests and interpretation as required.
3. To share responsibility for professional standards in the laboratory and ensure compliance with the standards required to satisfy UKAS Ltd.
4. To share responsibility for the Clinical Haematology Service, including liaison with Clinicians, other hospital staff and General Practitioners, in the diagnosis and management of Haematological disorders.
5. To participate with the other Consultant Haematologists in the management of the Department.
6. To demonstrate a firm commitment to Clinical Governance including participation in effective Clinical Audit and continuing Medical Education.
7. To contribute to management within the Trust through the appropriate Division.
8. Participation in the multidisciplinary team meetings relevant to the post.
9. Take joint responsibility for the professional supervision and development of training and non-training grade posts in the department.
10. Participate in the system of consultant cover for annual, study and professional leave.
11. Maintain good communication with all members of the multidisciplinary teams.
12. Ensure good communication with GP and other agencies such as Palliative Care Services.
13. To be involved in clinical trials, work and co-ordination.
14. To ensure mandatory training is up to date.
15. To ensure own practice is up to date; this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development.
16. Comply with all relevant trust policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent.
• You must be on the specialist register for Haematology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee.
• Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise.

Experience and Achievements

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Haematology.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on a range of problems within the specialty.
• Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions.
• Wide based experience in Haematology.
• Attendance at a recognised management course.

Teaching and training

• Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and other healthcare professionals.
• Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications.
• Training in clinical and educational supervision.
• Attendance at a teaching course.
• Formal qualification in teaching/education.

Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities

• Ability to use IT Systems - including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Evidence of innovation.
• Evidence of continual learning and development.
• Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others.
• Access to own transport.

General

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust.

DEMONSTRATE OUR WE CARE VALUES AND THE DBTH WAY

• Inclusive, Person centred, Empowering, Accountable and collaborative, Attentive listening, Integrity and honesty, Courage and positivity.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.