Specialty Doctor in Haematology

Job summary

This is a permanent post is based at University Hospital in Coventry within the Department of Clinical Haematology The post holder will work alongside four substantive specialist trainees in haematology based at UHCW as part of the West Midlands Deanery Training Rotation.

The post holder will have access to the training opportunities available to the substantive specialist trainees at UHCW.

Main duties of the job

• Provide care and review of inpatients in rotation with colleagues.
• See patients, in liaison with the consultants, within the clinics.
• Perform procedures such as bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, Hickman line removal (training will be given). These may be as booked procedures on the day unit, or ad hoc on the ward.
• Work in the haematology laboratory and receive appropriate training in reporting blood films and bone marrow aspirates.
• Hold the referral/advice bleep in rotation with colleagues and respond to verbal and e-requests for advice from hospital staff and primary care.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver a site specialised, evidence-based service, treating according to department protocols.
• Contribute to the management of patients in the Day Unit in collaboration with our Associate Specialist and Speciality Doctor.
• Attend Multidisciplinary Team Meetings in malignant haematology and present patients at those meetings. There is also opportunity to attend MDT meetings in Thrombosis, Benign Haematology, Haemophilia, Haemoglobinopathy and Regional MDTs (Myeloid, Lymphoma and Myeloma).
• Opportunity to participate in clinical research including associate PI scheme/Clinical trial involvement.
• Offer clinical support to the haematology clinical nurse specialists.
• Teaching to medical students and allied health professionals.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire 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 employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care 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 worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

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.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.