Consultant Haematologist with Interest in Malignant Haematology

Job summary

As part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world class service for all we have created the UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle; this involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a lean management system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed the practices and methodologies of UHCWi. You are expected, where identified, to attend and complete relevant training and development opportunities to support this. This may include Lean for Leaders, Advanced Lean Training, and the Human Factors Programme, amongst others. Full attendance and completion of identified courses is considered essential and a prerequisite for this post.

The post holder will share leadership of services for patients with malignant haematological disorders and development of the services for these patients (see specific aims below).

Interviews to take place on 28th March 2025

As part of the consortium of 12-13 consultants working at three Trusts (including South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust (SWFT) and George Eliot Hospital Trust (GEH)), the post holder will participate in the "Countywide", on call rota, which provides advice to all Acute and Community services in Coventry and Warwickshire, the "COW" (consultant of the week) attending rota, covering intensive inpatient work on ward 34, rest of UHCW and take a share of overnight on call.

Main duties of the job

1 To be responsible for the care of their own in patients on Ward 34 at UHCW. To attend the weekly joint ward round and make at least one other visit to the ward to see own inpatients each week

2 To provide continuing responsibility for patients in their charge and work in partnership with colleagues for the proper function of the department.

3 To take part in the overnight on call rotas on an equal basis (adjusted for part time colleagues) with consultant colleagues (approximately 2 in 12) to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided out of normal working hours across the whole county. The out-of-hours medical cover for Haematology beds (at all the hospitals) is provided by Core Medical Trainees from medical rotations, covered from home by either a Haematology specialist trainee or directly by a consultant Haematologist. When a specialist trainee is on call (approximately 30% of weekdays and 50% of weekend days) then a consultant Haematologist is available at all times in an advisory capacity.

4 To participate in the COW rota (approximately 1 in 8) and county-wide on-call rota (approximately 1 in 13) as detailed above.

the job description and person specification.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.