Job summary
The posts contribute to the work of the team including assessment of patients in A&E, care of patients on the wards and day unit and possibly outpatient.
The successful candidate will bring theirenthusiasm and skills to the haematology department which delivers specialised care to patients with a wide range of haematological disorders including leukaemia, bone marrow transplantation, haemophilia and haemoglobinopathies. Inpatients are mainly located on 2 wards, Ruth Myles Ward, a 13 bedded ward with 5 beds designated for haematopoietic stem cell transplant, and Gordon smith Ward which is shared with oncology. The haematology day unit is situated adjacent to the ward which provides facilities for blood and platelet transfusion, bone marrow aspirate and trephine biopsy, CVC line insertion and removal, venesection, administration of pentamidine and administration of IV and IT chemotherapy (in separate designated areas).
The unit has an apheresis service for stem cell harvests, therapeutic leukapheresis, plasma and red cell exchange. An emergency out-of-hours service is provided by SpRs and Consultants.
Main duties of the job
ST GEORGE'S UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Clinical Fellow(SHO ST1/2 level) in Clinical Haematology
1 Full time post to start immediately fixed term 12 months
Applications are invited for the above posts based at St Georges Hospital, South West London. The successful applicants would join a team of Clinical Haematologists based at St Georges providing Haematology services.
We are seeking 1 full time SHO in Haematology preferably with experience in general haematology. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will work in collaboration with the existing consultant body and specialist registrars and clinical fellows, nurse specialist, other medical staff and the clinical psychologist to provide a comprehensive range of clinical and laboratory services for patients. The post will involve working through and supporting all subspecialties in the department including a range of malignant, stem cell transplant, red cell and thrombosis and haemostasis services
1 of these posts will be part of a hybrid rota and work collaboratively with Acute Medicine and provide on call cover to this effect. The other post will be a service provision only post and the successful candidate will work solely within the Haematology Department.
The post will be based within the Department of Haematology, St Georges Hospital NHS Trust which is sited in the Medical School building in Jenner Wing.
About us
We are one of the country's largest and busiest acute NHS Trusts, serving a diverse population of more than 3.5 million people across south London and beyond.
Our main hospital site in Tooting and other healthcare locations provide a modern, dynamic, caring environment for excellent clinical care, education and research.
We employ around 9,000 dedicated staff across more than 40 different services and specialties. Every day, more than 2,000 patients attend our sites, mainly for outpatient appointments, elective surgery, and in our Emergency Department, made famous as the home of '24 Hours in A&E'.
You can find opportunities in a wide range of occupations and professions, from front-line doctors and nurses through to other health professionals, and essential support and corporate services - all working together to provide outstanding care every time for patients, and the communities we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following responsibilities are common to all posts in the Trust.
- To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
- To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
- To work in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery.
- To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role.
(For management posts the following sentence should also be included: To be trained in and demonstrate fair employment practices, in line with trust policies)
- To comply with St. Georges Healthcare No Smoking Policies.
- To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following responsibilities are common to all posts in the Trust.
- To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.
- To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
- To work in accordance with the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery.
- To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Trust policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role.
(For management posts the following sentence should also be included: To be trained in and demonstrate fair employment practices, in line with trust policies)
- To comply with St. Georges Healthcare No Smoking Policies.
- To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- MRCP Part 1, 2 Theory
- MRCP PACES (ST3)
Skills
Essential
- Adequate experience in managing acute medical emergencies
- Appropriate experience and competence in common medical interventions
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Preferably 6 months post-registration in Medicine or A/E
Clinical experience
Essential
- Good medical knowledge and clinical skills
- Understand principles and able to understand research results
- Organisational skills
Desirable
- Previous haematology experience
- UK hospital experience of 24 months
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity in written and spoken English
- Empathise with patients and their relatives
- Work co-cooperatively with others
Desirable
- Leadership qualities
- Evidence of enthusiasm
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- MRCP Part 1, 2 Theory
- MRCP PACES (ST3)
Skills
Essential
- Adequate experience in managing acute medical emergencies
- Appropriate experience and competence in common medical interventions
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Preferably 6 months post-registration in Medicine or A/E
Clinical experience
Essential
- Good medical knowledge and clinical skills
- Understand principles and able to understand research results
- Organisational skills
Desirable
- Previous haematology experience
- UK hospital experience of 24 months
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity in written and spoken English
- Empathise with patients and their relatives
- Work co-cooperatively with others
Desirable
- Leadership qualities
- Evidence of enthusiasm
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).
