Job summary
8 PA Paediatric Clinical Haematologist (Locum)
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our paediatric haematology service to help further drive developments in our service and to complement the current team members. The paediatric haematology service provides multi-disciplinary care to children with non-malignant haematology conditions including haemoglobinopathies, bleeding disorders and general non-malignant haematology (including bone marrow failure syndromes and immunohaematology).
The service sits within the Children's Directorate, recently rated Outstanding by the CQC, and benefits from excellent working relationships with a wide range of paediatric sub-specialties and a busy consultative service.
Main duties of the job
The paediatric haematology service provides multi-disciplinary care to children with non-malignant haematology conditions including haemoglobinopathies, bleeding disorders and general non-malignant haematology (including bone marrow failure syndromes and immunohaematology).
The service sits within the Children's Directorate, recently rated Outstanding by the CQC, and benefits from excellent working relationships with a wide range of paediatric sub-specialties and a busy consultative service.
Clinical responsibilities of this post:
This is a fixed term (12 months) 8PA post based at St. George's Hospital.
About us
The paediatric haematology team currently run 5 non-malignant haematology clinics per week including subspecialty clinics in haemoglobinopathy and haemostasis along with a number of joint clinics with other specialities. The team also supports PICU, NICU, general paediatrics, foetal medicine, paediatric oncology and infectious diseases with an extensive consult service. It provides a tertiary advice service to surrounding hospitals in the South West Thames region.
The aim will be to develop further services within the local community and develop services with our regional DGH partners. The service is also keen to develop its research profile.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must hold Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within 6 months of interview, or have equivalent skills and experience.
Applicants that are UK trained must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
***PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR MORE INFORMATION***
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must hold Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within 6 months of interview, or have equivalent skills and experience.
Applicants that are UK trained must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
***PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR MORE INFORMATION***
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practice) with GMC or be eligible for specialist registration within 6 months of interview or equivalent exp
- MRCP or evidence of equivalence or MRCPCH or evidence of equivalence
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- FRCPath or equivalence
Desirable
- Higher Qualification in non-malignant haematology
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in non-malignant paediatric haematology including: Haemoglobinopathies , Bleeding disorders , Bone marrow failure syndromes and congenital anaemias
- Minimum of 12 months experience in acute general paediatrics, including neonatology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of paediatric haematology patients
- Competent to perform bone marrow biopsies independently
- Level 3 safeguarding training
Desirable
- Teaching experience.
- Experience in bone marrow transplant for non-malignant blood disorders
- Experience in paediatric oncology
- Experience in neonatal haematology
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of management.
- Broad knowledge of paediatric haematology
- Effective communicator, able to work well as part of a team
Desirable
- Recognised management training.
- Area of interest in haematology to complement paediatric haematology services at St Georges.
- Initiated research during career to date
Skills
Essential
- Ability to write and implement management protocols/ guidelines
- Ability to organise and manage
Desirable
- Enthusiasm to teach skills to others
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Willingness to form links within and outside the trust
- Ability to maintain professionalism
- Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills
- Caring attitude to patients and parents
- Good ability to communicate
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Flexible approach
- Commitment to speciality
Desirable
- Ability to self-motivate and motivate others
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practice) with GMC or be eligible for specialist registration within 6 months of interview or equivalent exp
- MRCP or evidence of equivalence or MRCPCH or evidence of equivalence
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- FRCPath or equivalence
Desirable
- Higher Qualification in non-malignant haematology
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in non-malignant paediatric haematology including: Haemoglobinopathies , Bleeding disorders , Bone marrow failure syndromes and congenital anaemias
- Minimum of 12 months experience in acute general paediatrics, including neonatology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of paediatric haematology patients
- Competent to perform bone marrow biopsies independently
- Level 3 safeguarding training
Desirable
- Teaching experience.
- Experience in bone marrow transplant for non-malignant blood disorders
- Experience in paediatric oncology
- Experience in neonatal haematology
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of management.
- Broad knowledge of paediatric haematology
- Effective communicator, able to work well as part of a team
Desirable
- Recognised management training.
- Area of interest in haematology to complement paediatric haematology services at St Georges.
- Initiated research during career to date
Skills
Essential
- Ability to write and implement management protocols/ guidelines
- Ability to organise and manage
Desirable
- Enthusiasm to teach skills to others
Personal
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Willingness to form links within and outside the trust
- Ability to maintain professionalism
- Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills
- Caring attitude to patients and parents
- Good ability to communicate
- Commitment to continuing medical education
- Flexible approach
- Commitment to speciality
Desirable
- Ability to self-motivate and motivate others
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).
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation
Blackshaw Road, London,
Tooting, London
SW17 0QT
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
