Job summary
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is looking to appoint 2x LAS in Haematology/Infectious Diseases (F2/STI level) commencing February 2024 until August 2024. These posts do not award a National Training Number. As these posts are not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of these posts are equivalent to that of a F2 / ST1 level doctor.
The first post will be Haematology only between February 2024 - August 2024, and the second post will be 2 months in Haematology following by 4 months in Infectious Diseases.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a team of CT level doctors and specialist haematology trainees covering haematology inpatients on wards O1, O2, P3 and P4 and the haematology day unit. On the Day Unit the postholder's role will include assessment of patients with haematological disorders attending unwell, pre-chemo therapy checks, bone marrow lists, hickman line removal. Duties may also include counselling /medical cover of stem cell donors. The postholder will assess patients with bleeding and thrombotic disorders presenting at the haemophilia centre as appropriate. Training for all of these roles will be provided in house and the appointee will undergo local induction.
The postholder will participate in specialised medicine and hospital at night full shift rotas.
The postholder will also be expected to attend clinics (supervised by a consultant).
The postholder will liaise with the relevant specialist trainees and Consultants regarding the care of their inpatients.
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best known teaching hospitals.
The Royal Hallamshire Hospital has a dedicated neurosciences department including an intensive care unit for patients with head injuries, neurological conditions such as stroke and for patients that have undergone neurosurgery. It also has a gastroenterology department, a large tropical medicine and infectious diseases unit as well as a specialist haematology centre and other medical and surgical services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All the Haematology inpatient and outpatient facilities for adults (over 16 years of age) in Sheffield are based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital (RHH), with a population served by the laboratory in Sheffield of around 600,000 and North Trent of close to 2 million.
The inpatient facilities comprise of 3 inpatient wards, including 29 side rooms, 11 of which are HEPA filtered for all levels of of Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Leukaemic induction therapy. Nearby are extensive dedicated day case facilities, an Apheresis Unit (managed by the NHSBT) and the Centre for Haemophilia and Thrombosis.
Chemotherapy of all intensities is administered to out-patients on the Day Ward, as are the majority of blood transfusions, venesections, and early follow-up of BMT patients is conducted. Ambulatory care (based either at home or from a dedicated patient flat) is offered to clinically eligible patients undergoing myeloma and lymphoma autografts, lymphoma salvage chemotherapy and AML consolidation chemotherapy.
The Sheffield Comprehensive Care Haemophilia Centre (CCC) is based on ward P4, providing multidisciplinary care to patients with inherited and acquired bleeding disorders. Sheffield CCC is a World Federation of Haemophilia International Training Centre, and is registered with the European Haemophilia Network (led by Professor Makris). Joint Haematology/Obstetric clinics are delivered in the antenatal clinic at the Jessop Wing, and the team also care for patients with acquired haemostatic and thrombosis disorders (acquired haemophilia, thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura, immune thrombocytopenia).
The majority of patients with Venous Thromboembolim (VTE) are managed in an ambulatory fashion by specialist nurses who hold daily clinics (Monday-Friday) within the anticoagulation clinic on B floor RHH, supported by Haematology medical staff through the thrombosis MDT.
For the Northern General Hospital (NGH), the clinical services are provided during the day by an Associate Specialist, and the Specialist Registrars.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All the Haematology inpatient and outpatient facilities for adults (over 16 years of age) in Sheffield are based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital (RHH), with a population served by the laboratory in Sheffield of around 600,000 and North Trent of close to 2 million.
The inpatient facilities comprise of 3 inpatient wards, including 29 side rooms, 11 of which are HEPA filtered for all levels of of Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Leukaemic induction therapy. Nearby are extensive dedicated day case facilities, an Apheresis Unit (managed by the NHSBT) and the Centre for Haemophilia and Thrombosis.
Chemotherapy of all intensities is administered to out-patients on the Day Ward, as are the majority of blood transfusions, venesections, and early follow-up of BMT patients is conducted. Ambulatory care (based either at home or from a dedicated patient flat) is offered to clinically eligible patients undergoing myeloma and lymphoma autografts, lymphoma salvage chemotherapy and AML consolidation chemotherapy.
The Sheffield Comprehensive Care Haemophilia Centre (CCC) is based on ward P4, providing multidisciplinary care to patients with inherited and acquired bleeding disorders. Sheffield CCC is a World Federation of Haemophilia International Training Centre, and is registered with the European Haemophilia Network (led by Professor Makris). Joint Haematology/Obstetric clinics are delivered in the antenatal clinic at the Jessop Wing, and the team also care for patients with acquired haemostatic and thrombosis disorders (acquired haemophilia, thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura, immune thrombocytopenia).
The majority of patients with Venous Thromboembolim (VTE) are managed in an ambulatory fashion by specialist nurses who hold daily clinics (Monday-Friday) within the anticoagulation clinic on B floor RHH, supported by Haematology medical staff through the thrombosis MDT.
For the Northern General Hospital (NGH), the clinical services are provided during the day by an Associate Specialist, and the Specialist Registrars.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
- Basic Medical Degree.
- ALS certificate
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 weeks experience in the NHS
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Successful completion of foundation year 1 competencies or equivalent
Desirable
- Successful completion of foundation years training (or equivalent).
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching Medical Students and Junior Doctors
Desirable
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
- Training in teaching methods
- Evidence of successful feedback from teaching
CPD
Essential
- Evidence of CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates PROUD values and behaviours
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
- Good time management skills
- Good oral communication skills
- Good written communication skills
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
- Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good medical Practice
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
Desirable
- Active involvement in a clinical governance programme
Management and Administration
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues in NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
- Basic Medical Degree.
- ALS certificate
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 weeks experience in the NHS
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
- Ability to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient
- Successful completion of foundation year 1 competencies or equivalent
Desirable
- Successful completion of foundation years training (or equivalent).
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching Medical Students and Junior Doctors
Desirable
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
- Training in teaching methods
- Evidence of successful feedback from teaching
CPD
Essential
- Evidence of CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates PROUD values and behaviours
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
- Good time management skills
- Good oral communication skills
- Good written communication skills
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
- Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good medical Practice
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
Desirable
- Active involvement in a clinical governance programme
Management and Administration
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues in NHS
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
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).
