Consultant Haematologist

Job description

Job responsibilities

An opportunity exists for 2 whole-time Consultant Haematologist posts based at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will join in total an existing team of 2 consultants based at Barnsley (1.6 WTE) and become the 3rd and 4th Haematology consultant.

Any Consultant who is unable for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

The successful candidate should possess an MBChB or equivalent medical degree, be registered with the General Medical Council, hold the MRCP and FRCPath or equivalent, and will be on the Specialist Register.

This job description provides specific details about the post available including the provisional timetable.

All appointments to Consultant grade posts within the Trust are required to:

• Be properly registered with the GMC and authorised to practice as a Consultant via entry onto the specialist register.
• Comply with Trust Policies
• Observe Trust codes of conduct
• Successfully undergo regular relicensing and revalidation
• Undergo annual appraisal, performance review, job planning and implement recommendations for improvement
• Undertake training which contributes to the development of the service and the Department as well as the individual
• Participate in Mandatory and Statutory training within the required time periods laid down by the Trust
• Support the ongoing development of the Trust as a successful organisation by actively participating in and contributing to the life of the Trust and the delivery of its strategy
• Be flexible and adaptable to the changing context and environment in which the Trust operates
• Deliver the highest standards of care with a particular focus on the Trust’s strategic priorities:
• Patient Safety First
• Good functional outcomes from treatment
• Excellent Patient Experience
• Performance beyond our customer’s expectations
• Maximising efficiency for reinvestment in clinical services

This job description provides specific details about the post available including the provisional timetable.

The Pathology Department is part of the Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and sits within the Medical Clinical Business Unit (CBU 1). It opened in 1977 and consists of three service areas; Cellular Pathology, Blood Sciences and Transfusion and Microbiology. It offers a wide range of services including virology/serology. The cellular pathology department provides a full histopathology, non-gynae cytopathology and autopsy service.

A common Biomedical Scientist staff structure, with a single Head BMS in technical charge within each department operates across all disciplines in Pathology.

More recent organisational changes due to the demands of the NHS Plan, the Modernisation of Pathology and the developments of pathology networks have resulted in a workforce strategy resulting in a revised staff structure and redefined job roles to deliver improved methods of working and to enhance recruitment and retention of staff.

The Haematology Medical Staff consists of Consultant, 1 SpR on the Sheffield/ North Trent rotation, 1 CT2 on the medical rotation and 1 FY2. Haematology is responsible for the anticoagulant service and is delivered by the anticoagulant pharmacist. The inpatient facilities consist of a 12 bedded ward including 2 rooms with positive pressure ventilation for the management of neutropenic patients. A chemotherapy day unit facility is available for the treatment of haematology and solid tumour cancers.

The job plan reflects 10.25 Programmed Activities (PAs). Additional PAs are subject to agreement and in line with the implementation of the new Consultant Contract.

All SPAs are expected to take place within Barnsley Hospital unless agreed otherwise with the Clinical Lead. We also provide support for the Acute oncology Service (0.25PA).

All sessions are scheduled for 4 hours duration.

Total programmed Activities: 10.25

Clinical Work and Laboratory work 8.5 PA

Supporting activity 1.5 PA

AOS 0.25 PS

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Clinical competence in a defined range of medical practice
• Good interpersonal working relationships and good communication skills with relation to clinical colleagues and support staff.
• Good knowledge and ability to use spoken and written English
• Ability to monitor, maintain and improve service delivery
• Evidence of participation and commitment to continuing professional development and clinical audit
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant

Desirable

• Ability to identify the need for and to initiate and implement change and improvements to the service
• Leadership skills
• Management skills

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP
• FRCPath or equivalent qualifications
• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be 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

• Teaching experience

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)