Job summary
This position provides support for the Haematology service at the Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (BNHH) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH). This post will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team caring for cancer patients in the local area.
Main duties of the job
This post will provide medical input for Haematology and Oncology patients attending for clinics and treatment. The post will also include participation in the provision of the Acute Oncology service at BNHH & RHCH.
Clinical duties will include:
Participation in Acute Oncology Service - assessment, review, advice and intervention of patients receiving chemotherapy and occasionally radiotherapy.
Outpatient clinics including review, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Attendance at site specific MDT and laboratory meetings.
Experience in Transfusion medicine and Clinical Haematology with Bone marrow biopsies.
Participate in the cancer services clinical audit programme. Attendance at part of the quarterly Haematology and Oncology Meeting for education, audit and to discuss 30 day mortality/AOS
Participate in the existing Haematology and Oncology governance processes: mortality and morbidity meetings, incident review and work with colleagues to develop a high quality service.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job will provide an individual with the opportunity to gain experience in managing haematology and oncology patients in an outpatient and day unit setting. Whilst also supporting the acute assessment of patients and facilitating their prompt initial management and admission, the post holder will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience in Clinical Haematology. The post would be ideal for acquiring competencies needed towards a national training number in Haematology or Oncology.
There will be lots of opportunities to spend time in both haematology and oncology outpatient clinics to gain experience and take part in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures dependant on the candidates level of interest. Previous post holders have successfully gained National Training numbers in Oncology and Haematology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job will provide an individual with the opportunity to gain experience in managing haematology and oncology patients in an outpatient and day unit setting. Whilst also supporting the acute assessment of patients and facilitating their prompt initial management and admission, the post holder will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience in Clinical Haematology. The post would be ideal for acquiring competencies needed towards a national training number in Haematology or Oncology.
There will be lots of opportunities to spend time in both haematology and oncology outpatient clinics to gain experience and take part in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures dependant on the candidates level of interest. Previous post holders have successfully gained National Training numbers in Oncology and Haematology.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- 1 Year minimum experience of working within the NHS as a paid doctor
- GMC Registered with licence to practice
- Basic life support
- Two years post registration clinical practice
Desirable
- Working towards or has MRCP Part 1
- Advanced Life Support
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Can demonstrate successful attainment of skills and attributes expected of at least a second year doctor
- Previous experience of working within the NHS as a paid doctor (1 year min)
Desirable
- Experience in clinical haematology/oncology (4 months min)
- Involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching
- Involvement with audit, quality and research
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Good clinical and interpersonal skills
- Good verbal and written communication
- Ability to work in a team with ability to motivate others
- Good IT Skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership qualities
- Enthusiastic, reliable and flexible
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgement
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- 1 Year minimum experience of working within the NHS as a paid doctor
- GMC Registered with licence to practice
- Basic life support
- Two years post registration clinical practice
Desirable
- Working towards or has MRCP Part 1
- Advanced Life Support
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Can demonstrate successful attainment of skills and attributes expected of at least a second year doctor
- Previous experience of working within the NHS as a paid doctor (1 year min)
Desirable
- Experience in clinical haematology/oncology (4 months min)
- Involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching
- Involvement with audit, quality and research
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Good clinical and interpersonal skills
- Good verbal and written communication
- Ability to work in a team with ability to motivate others
- Good IT Skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership qualities
- Enthusiastic, reliable and flexible
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgement
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).
