Job summary
South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a Locum Consultant Haematologist to join our friendly, dedicated, and enthusiastic clinical haematology team.
Main duties of the job
This is a new post initially offered for a period of 12 months, but can be extended. The post was developed, in response to increasing demand and also to support further service development. The appointee will help provide integrated clinical and laboratory services (currently BCSH level 2a for patients at Warwick Hospital, working towards re-commencing level 2b, as part of a recent countywide service review). They will also be part of the countywide Haematology Consortium, which currently consists of 14 consultants, providing BCSH level 2b care to patients throughout Coventry and Warwickshire. This a general haematology post covering both malignant and non-malignant practice, although candidates will be encouraged to develop areas of expertise / interest. This is a 10 programmed activity (PA) post plus on-calls.
About us
With our central location and great transport links we are closer than you might think. We are located in the heart of England with easy access to the motorway network and a good railway service. Warwickshire is accessible from a number of nearby cities including Birmingham, Leicester, Northampton, Oxford and Worcester.
Surrounded by a collection of picturesque towns and villages, there is always a lot to see and do across the county. Numerous sport and leisure venues, theatres, parks, and great shopping facilities make Warwickshire an idyllic place to work and live.
As well as enjoying where you work, we want all of our staff to lead happy and healthy lives. That is why we offer a number of benefits to support this, such as flexible working opportunities and onsite subsidised restaurant at our hospitals in Warwick and Leamington Spa as well as a number of recognition awards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
THE PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS OF THE POST WILL BE:
1) To support the inpatient service in Haematology at Warwick Hospitala. Ward rounds conducted three times a week and board rounds twice week.b. Review of new admissions and acutely unwell inpatients.c. Support the day unit and urgent procedure lists.
2) Contribute to the county wide consultant haematology on call rota (current 1 in 6). There will be 13 consultants across Coventry and Warwickshire who provide for 2 simultaneous on-calls, one consultant for Ward 34 at UHCW and the other on-call for the 3 hospitals but not ward 34. Time off in lieu will be considered for weekend working.
3) Outpatient workloada. There are three outpatient clinics a week; two of which are general haematology with the potential for the third clinic being developed as specialist interest clinic.b. One PA will be allocated for administration time as part of this 10 PA contract.c. Attend the weekly haematology MDT and network meetingsd. Undertake intrathecal chemotherapy procedures4) Laboratory responsibilitiesa. Contribute to providing timely reporting and authorisation of abnormal blood films referred by the laboratory and bone marrows. This workload is shared between members of the consultant teamb. Deliver an interpretative and advisory service for haematology based on laboratory results, which is available to the whole health community.c. Attend the monthly laboratory network meetings (minimum one consultant from each site required if clinical lead is not available).d. Out of hours laboratory cover for all 3 sites (UHCW, GEH and SWFT) will be provided by the on-call consultant haematologist according to the network on call rota.
Please see job description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
THE PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS OF THE POST WILL BE:
1) To support the inpatient service in Haematology at Warwick Hospitala. Ward rounds conducted three times a week and board rounds twice week.b. Review of new admissions and acutely unwell inpatients.c. Support the day unit and urgent procedure lists.
2) Contribute to the county wide consultant haematology on call rota (current 1 in 6). There will be 13 consultants across Coventry and Warwickshire who provide for 2 simultaneous on-calls, one consultant for Ward 34 at UHCW and the other on-call for the 3 hospitals but not ward 34. Time off in lieu will be considered for weekend working.
3) Outpatient workloada. There are three outpatient clinics a week; two of which are general haematology with the potential for the third clinic being developed as specialist interest clinic.b. One PA will be allocated for administration time as part of this 10 PA contract.c. Attend the weekly haematology MDT and network meetingsd. Undertake intrathecal chemotherapy procedures4) Laboratory responsibilitiesa. Contribute to providing timely reporting and authorisation of abnormal blood films referred by the laboratory and bone marrows. This workload is shared between members of the consultant teamb. Deliver an interpretative and advisory service for haematology based on laboratory results, which is available to the whole health community.c. Attend the monthly laboratory network meetings (minimum one consultant from each site required if clinical lead is not available).d. Out of hours laboratory cover for all 3 sites (UHCW, GEH and SWFT) will be provided by the on-call consultant haematologist according to the network on call rota.
Please see job description for full details
Person Specification
Professional Experience
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
Desirable
- Demonstrable commitment to teaching and mentoring of medics in training and other members of the MDT
Academic achievements
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
- Research experience and/or higher qualifications
Person Specification
Professional Experience
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
Desirable
- Demonstrable commitment to teaching and mentoring of medics in training and other members of the MDT
Academic achievements
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
- Research experience and/or higher qualifications
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
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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).
