Job summary
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust provides acute and maternity services for a population of approximately 300,000 covering an area that includes Warwick, Royal Leamington Spa, Stratford upon Avon, and Kenilworth as well as rural South Warwickshire.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor to work at Warwick Hospital joining the Haematology Team.
Main duties of the job
This is a fixed term post for 1 year and is suitable for doctors with a specialist interest in Haematology or seeking to gain further experience in Haematology.
The post is based at Warwick Hospital and the post-holder will rotate with our existing Speciality Doctor between the ward, treatment unit and outpatient clinics; some of which may be held at Stratford Hospital.
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 many nearby cities including Birmingham, Leicester, Northampton, Oxford and Worcestershire.
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 our staff to lead happy and healthy lives. That's why we offer many 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 post involves daily management of inpatients on Farries ward and referrals from other specialties as part of liaison haematology. The post-holder will also provide cover for the Day Unit to review and manage patients on chemotherapy who are unwell and perform procedures including bone marrows, venesections and removal of Hickman lines once suitably trained. They will also be expected to support the clinical nurse specialist as required and occasionally cover consent clinics and virtual patient assessment and results. The post holder will also participate in both general and sub-speciality clinics, including myeloma, lymphoma and obstetric haematology.
There will be an opportunity for research and audit and time available for laboratory training depending on the individual needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post involves daily management of inpatients on Farries ward and referrals from other specialties as part of liaison haematology. The post-holder will also provide cover for the Day Unit to review and manage patients on chemotherapy who are unwell and perform procedures including bone marrows, venesections and removal of Hickman lines once suitably trained. They will also be expected to support the clinical nurse specialist as required and occasionally cover consent clinics and virtual patient assessment and results. The post holder will also participate in both general and sub-speciality clinics, including myeloma, lymphoma and obstetric haematology.
There will be an opportunity for research and audit and time available for laboratory training depending on the individual needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP Part I & II
- Up to date ALS
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP Part I & II
- Up to date ALS
Desirable
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).
