Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has come up to join the Haematology Team at West Middlesex Site.
The post holder will have an opportunity to develop their own sub speciality interest. The appointed individual is expected to uphold the Trust values to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care to patients with Haematological conditions.
Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK. Any candidate who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Main duties of the job
This post is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Clinical Haematologist to join a dynamic, friendly, and forward-looking Acute Hospital Trust in West London. West Middlesex University Hospital has been designated a major site following the recent consultation process for North West Thames. The successful appointee would be expected to work with the well-established team to deliver general laboratory, general inpatient, and outpatient and haemato-oncology services.
Out-patient work
The number of outpatient clinics will be determined in discussion with the post-holder. The mix of patients are typical of large general hospital, including those with haematological malignancies (lymphomas, chronic leukaemias, myeloma etc), general haematology (anaemias, myeloproliferative disorders, immune-mediated cytopenias, disorders of iron metabolism), haemoglobinopathies (predominantly sickle cell disease), and patients with venous thromboembolic disease and thrombophilia.
About us
We provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East. We have over 6,000 members of staff that arePROUD to Carefor nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.
We're one of the best preforming Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff say they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.
Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.
Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing around £10 million a year in our estate. We are currently spending £25 million on expanding our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and redevelopment of our children's unit at West Middlesex - in partnership with our charity, CW+ and generous donors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder would be jointly responsible for ensuring learning opportunities for junior doctors
Administrative duties
- To review and update, when necessary, relevant SOP
- To participate in the administration relating to his/her clinic.
- To undertake any other administrative activities required by the Clinical Director and Service Lead.
Key working relationships
- Haematology colleagues
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Ward staff
- Acute and Emergency Care colleagues
- Operational Management team
- Radiology colleagues
- Pathology colleagues
- Pharmacy colleagues
- Community care
- Primary care
- Social Care
This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager.
All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.
Please refer to our detailed job description for more information
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder would be jointly responsible for ensuring learning opportunities for junior doctors
Administrative duties
- To review and update, when necessary, relevant SOP
- To participate in the administration relating to his/her clinic.
- To undertake any other administrative activities required by the Clinical Director and Service Lead.
Key working relationships
- Haematology colleagues
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Ward staff
- Acute and Emergency Care colleagues
- Operational Management team
- Radiology colleagues
- Pathology colleagues
- Pharmacy colleagues
- Community care
- Primary care
- Social Care
This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager.
All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.
Please refer to our detailed job description for more information
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
- Specialist training in clinical haematology
- MRCP or equivalents
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. PhD or MD
- Research experience
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Clinical Haematology
- Teaching experience / willingness to teach medical, nursing & other staff
- Experience of audit / clinical research
Desirable
- Undertaken a management course
- Understanding of the NHS and its organisation
- Completed publications in appropriate journal(s)
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
- Specialist training in clinical haematology
- MRCP or equivalents
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. PhD or MD
- Research experience
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Clinical Haematology
- Teaching experience / willingness to teach medical, nursing & other staff
- Experience of audit / clinical research
Desirable
- Undertaken a management course
- Understanding of the NHS and its organisation
- Completed publications in appropriate journal(s)
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).