Job summary
This is a fixed term appointment within the haematology department to cover one of the haemoglobinopathy and haemostasis consultants. We are seeking consultant in haematology to work four days a week with expertise in all aspects of non-malignant haematology (including haemoglobinopathy and haemostasis). The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with consultant colleagues to provide an expert general and diagnostic haematology service as part of the non-malignant haematology team in the laboratory, outpatient and inpatient settings.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be responsible for the development and maintenance of a high standard of practice of clinical and laboratory haematology.
The duties of the post are:
1.To provide inpatient care and consultative advice on an attending rota for non malignant patients and issues.
2.To work closely with the existing haemoglobinopathy consultants to provide an expert , comprehensive, haemoglobinopathy service, including overseeing and supporting the running of a new sickle cell ED bypass unit.
3.To help in the delivery of a high-quality comprehensive haemostasis service to both inpatient and outpatients, contribute to department activities (MDTs, educational activities, teaching) and be an active member of the team.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be required to engage in and promote clinical governance and service improvement initiatives within the Trust.
The appointee will be responsible for providing laboratory and clinical haematology support to the nonmalignant haematology team and to work with the existing consultants to provide comprehensive expertise in haemoglobinopathy and haemostasis disorders.
The candidate will be expected to ensure that the standards and procedures comply with current statutory requirements and Department of Health recommendations. They will have the providing support to specialist nursing teams within these services.
The appointee will be required to be familiar with the clinical work of the department so that they may contribute to clinical care as required and advice on problems relating to diagnostic haematology problems.
The appointee will be involved in the provision of the undergraduate haematology teaching programme on the four- and five-year MBBS courses as well as other health science courses. The appointee will be expected to support postgraduate training of SpRs on the SW London Haematology Training Programme.
On a practical level the appointee will be required to provide clinical activity in both inpatient and outpatient environments. All the haematology consultants have admitting rights, based on clinical priority, the BMT coordination process and discussion with the Trust bed management team. Haematology patients are admitted to the Ruth Myles unit (RMU) and the GordonSmith ward. When these wards are full, haematology patients may be admitted into acute ward beds through the usual admission process whilst remaining under the care of haematology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be required to engage in and promote clinical governance and service improvement initiatives within the Trust.
The appointee will be responsible for providing laboratory and clinical haematology support to the nonmalignant haematology team and to work with the existing consultants to provide comprehensive expertise in haemoglobinopathy and haemostasis disorders.
The candidate will be expected to ensure that the standards and procedures comply with current statutory requirements and Department of Health recommendations. They will have the providing support to specialist nursing teams within these services.
The appointee will be required to be familiar with the clinical work of the department so that they may contribute to clinical care as required and advice on problems relating to diagnostic haematology problems.
The appointee will be involved in the provision of the undergraduate haematology teaching programme on the four- and five-year MBBS courses as well as other health science courses. The appointee will be expected to support postgraduate training of SpRs on the SW London Haematology Training Programme.
On a practical level the appointee will be required to provide clinical activity in both inpatient and outpatient environments. All the haematology consultants have admitting rights, based on clinical priority, the BMT coordination process and discussion with the Trust bed management team. Haematology patients are admitted to the Ruth Myles unit (RMU) and the GordonSmith ward. When these wards are full, haematology patients may be admitted into acute ward beds through the usual admission process whilst remaining under the care of haematology.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- 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
- MRCP (or equivalent)
- Experience of the full range of laboratory haematology disciplines with general haematology.
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in diagnostic and clinical haematology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients with haematological conditions
- Experience of clinical audit
- Ability to teach all grades of clinical staff, including those in training
Desirable
- Have 6 months experience working in a haemoglobinopathy service or haemostasis service
- Experience of undergraduate teaching
- Experience or training in supervision of medical trainees
Knowledge and Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the processes and function of clinical governance
- Knowledge of the processes of managing clinical teams
- Previous management experience
Desirable
- Training management Knowledge of the process for CPA and MHRA
- Familiarity with nurse-led services Experience of budget management Proven experience of change management
Personal / Skills
Essential
- Able to work with/influence senior colleagues across a range of specialties
- Commitment to team working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others
- Good interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills
- Able to work against a background of change and uncertainty
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- 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
- MRCP (or equivalent)
- Experience of the full range of laboratory haematology disciplines with general haematology.
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in diagnostic and clinical haematology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients with haematological conditions
- Experience of clinical audit
- Ability to teach all grades of clinical staff, including those in training
Desirable
- Have 6 months experience working in a haemoglobinopathy service or haemostasis service
- Experience of undergraduate teaching
- Experience or training in supervision of medical trainees
Knowledge and Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the processes and function of clinical governance
- Knowledge of the processes of managing clinical teams
- Previous management experience
Desirable
- Training management Knowledge of the process for CPA and MHRA
- Familiarity with nurse-led services Experience of budget management Proven experience of change management
Personal / Skills
Essential
- Able to work with/influence senior colleagues across a range of specialties
- Commitment to team working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others
- Good interpersonal, motivational and influencing skills
- Able to work against a background of change and uncertainty
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
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).
