Job summary
Applications are invited for Consultant
Haematologist. South of Tyne Haematology team aims to provide excellent, holistic
care for people living with haematological conditions and run a well-designed
service which is a pleasure to work in.
Our team comprises seven Consultants employed by South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) and eighth Consultant employed
by the Queen
Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in Gateshead. We provide clinical and laboratory services at STSFT; services at QEH
are provided via a Service Level Agreement.
In-patient work at Sunderland Royal Hospital (SRH) includes
the delivery of acute leukaemia induction and managing patients undergoing
autologous stem cell transplantation. Out-patient clinics run on all three sites. Day units deliver out-patient
chemotherapy on all three sites.
We provide advice to
GPs south of Tyne & Wear and hospital specialities at STSFT and QEH.
Consultants report bone marrow biopsies, blood films and other specialised
tests and work with laboratory staff to support transfusion. We provide
non-malignant paediatric Haematology clinics and a Teenage & Young Adult
(TYA) service for malignant disorders, working closely with the regional centre
in Newcastle.
We
are seeking a colleague who shares our enthusiasm for Haematology
excellence. Specialist interests in
research, Haemato-Oncology, paediatric Haematology/TYA, transfusion, laboratory
reporting, haemostasis and thrombosis and medical education are welcomed.
Main duties of the job
You will be based at SRH with some sessions at South Tyneside Hospital (STDH). The role includes:
- 1:7 on-call weekends managing the Haematology in-patients on B28 at SRH, liaison work and film reporting for QEH and STSFT.
- Once weekly non-resident overnight on-call.
- Two-three adult Haematology clinics per week across both sites clinics have a mix of haemato-oncology, haemostasis and thrombosis and general haematology patients.
- Review of patients on the day units at SRH and STDH.
- In-patient and out-patient chemotherapy prescribing.
- Advice and Guidance to GPs.
- 1:3 ward round of Haematology patients admitted to STDH under Medicine (face-to-face and remote reviews).
- Laboratory reporting of bone marrow biopsies; reporting of blood films and other specialised Haematology tests when on-call.
- Attendance at the weekly Consultant Grand Round on B28.
- Attendance at the weekly MDT & involvement in the bone marrow morphology MDT on a rotating basis.
Although the Post is full-time, Applicants who wish to work less than full-time are encouraged to apply.
You should possess Membership of the Royal College of Physicians and Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists and be on the GMC Full Specialist Register with a License to Practice. If UK-trained,you must be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). Further details regarding the specifics of the role can be found within the Job Description.
Interview date: TBC
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be a member of the Medical Specialities Directorate in STSFT and will be part of the Consultant team that will deliver clinical and laboratory Haematology services across Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead. In conjunction with the other Haematologists, you will contribute to the overall organisation and planning of the Service. You will be responsible for providing an out-patient service, including the monitoring of chemotherapy. As part of your on-call commitments, you will be responsible for Haematology in-patients at SRH, providing Haematology advice to GPs south of Tyne & Wear and hospital specialities on all three sites and will undertake blood film reporting for all three sites.
You are expected to possess Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) and Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (UK) or equivalent qualifications. You are expected to be on the GMC Full Specialist Register with a License to Practice (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview). If UK-trained, you must be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by the date of interview.
You will be expected to contribute to the development of clinical and laboratory Haematology services across all three sites and to attend appropriate meetings depending on sub-specialist interests, in order to further the development of the Service.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be a member of the Medical Specialities Directorate in STSFT and will be part of the Consultant team that will deliver clinical and laboratory Haematology services across Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead. In conjunction with the other Haematologists, you will contribute to the overall organisation and planning of the Service. You will be responsible for providing an out-patient service, including the monitoring of chemotherapy. As part of your on-call commitments, you will be responsible for Haematology in-patients at SRH, providing Haematology advice to GPs south of Tyne & Wear and hospital specialities on all three sites and will undertake blood film reporting for all three sites.
You are expected to possess Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) and Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (UK) or equivalent qualifications. You are expected to be on the GMC Full Specialist Register with a License to Practice (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview). If UK-trained, you must be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by the date of interview.
You will be expected to contribute to the development of clinical and laboratory Haematology services across all three sites and to attend appropriate meetings depending on sub-specialist interests, in order to further the development of the Service.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold MRCP and FRCPath (Haem) qualifications or equivalent.
- Full and Specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview).
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview.
Desirable
- Have been involved in academic research as part of your training and have both presented and published peer reviewed articles.
Other
Essential
- Be able to work as part of a team.
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number (in case we need to contact you about your Application), or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in routine laboratory Haematology including regular reporting of blood films, bone marrow biopsies, advising on coagulation problems and transfusion issues.
- Have experience in training undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Experience with and training in induction therapy for acute leukaemia.
Desirable
- Have experience in the development of a multidisciplinary group for clinical service provision.
- Experience with and training in autologous stem cell rescue.
Skills
Essential
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Management & leadership skills.
Desirable
- Competence to administer intrathecal chemotherapy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold MRCP and FRCPath (Haem) qualifications or equivalent.
- Full and Specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview).
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview.
Desirable
- Have been involved in academic research as part of your training and have both presented and published peer reviewed articles.
Other
Essential
- Be able to work as part of a team.
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number (in case we need to contact you about your Application), or write 'no Number' if you do not have one.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in routine laboratory Haematology including regular reporting of blood films, bone marrow biopsies, advising on coagulation problems and transfusion issues.
- Have experience in training undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Experience with and training in induction therapy for acute leukaemia.
Desirable
- Have experience in the development of a multidisciplinary group for clinical service provision.
- Experience with and training in autologous stem cell rescue.
Skills
Essential
- Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Management & leadership skills.
Desirable
- Competence to administer intrathecal chemotherapy.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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