Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a 12 month Consultant Clinical Haematologist with a Specialist Interest in Thrombosis (8 PAs). The postholder will form an essential part of the Haemostasis & Thrombosis service within Clinical Haematology, providing a full range of diagnostic and management services for patients with bleeding disorders, including severe hereditary disorders such as haemophilia, coagulation, von Willebrand disease and platelet disorders. Haematology's inpatient service is based at Hammersmith Hospital where there is also a separate 24-hour Renal & Haematology Triage. Outpatients are also seen primarily at Hammersmith Hospital with a dedicated Haemophilia Centre for patients with bleeding disorders but provide some General Haematology and Anti-Coagulation at St Mary's Hospital.
This role will work with the existing Haemostasis & Thrombosis team, consisting of Consultants, Haemophilia & Anticoagulation CNS', social worker and support staff. The post holder will require experience in the management of patients with inherited and acquired causes of thrombosis and patients with cancer-associated thrombosis, with the opportunity to develop specialist areas of interest within the role dependent on experience and motivation. Key duties will include direct clinical duties participating in local and network MDTs, haemophilia centre and warfarin clinic management, developing and reviewing guidelines and research and teaching.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will cover a range of duties comprising direct clinical duties (including cancer and general thrombosis clinics, haemostasis triage, attending/on call duties), participating in local and network MDTs, haemophilia centre and network planning meetings, management of the warfarin clinics across out sites, developing and reviewing guidelines, research, and teaching. These are fully outlined along with indicative job plan in the job description document provided. This will be an 8PA role.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key area of responsibility for this role will be to provide high quality care to Clinical Haematology patients. The post holder must be medically quality and maintain GMC specialist registration and develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
Clinical components:
- OPD clinics including thrombosis clinics
- Attending duties
- On-Call
- Haemophilia and thrombosis clinical and laboratory MDT Meetings
- GP advice & guidance
Education components-The post holder will contribute to the teaching programmes for medical undergraduates and Haematology and Transfusion Medicine Specialty Registrars preparing for the part I and part II of the FRCPath examination, including visitors from overseas
Research components- The post holder will be expected and be supported to develop research initiatives, appropriate to previous experience and complementary to those programmes that exist within the wider research framework of the directorate and Trust. Excellent research opportunities are available throughout the Trust and with Imperial College London. In addition, there are opportunities for research funding from the Medical Research Council, BBSRC, the Wellcome Trust and other medical charities.
Managerial duties-There are no specific managerial duties associated with this post, however there is an expectation that the Consultant will engage with consultant colleagues and the Head of Specialty in the overall strategic direction of the service with the Directorate and Divisional triumvirate teams. The appointee will take part in directorate meetings, consultant meetings, quality meetings, and ad-hoc meetings within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key area of responsibility for this role will be to provide high quality care to Clinical Haematology patients. The post holder must be medically quality and maintain GMC specialist registration and develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
Clinical components:
- OPD clinics including thrombosis clinics
- Attending duties
- On-Call
- Haemophilia and thrombosis clinical and laboratory MDT Meetings
- GP advice & guidance
Education components-The post holder will contribute to the teaching programmes for medical undergraduates and Haematology and Transfusion Medicine Specialty Registrars preparing for the part I and part II of the FRCPath examination, including visitors from overseas
Research components- The post holder will be expected and be supported to develop research initiatives, appropriate to previous experience and complementary to those programmes that exist within the wider research framework of the directorate and Trust. Excellent research opportunities are available throughout the Trust and with Imperial College London. In addition, there are opportunities for research funding from the Medical Research Council, BBSRC, the Wellcome Trust and other medical charities.
Managerial duties-There are no specific managerial duties associated with this post, however there is an expectation that the Consultant will engage with consultant colleagues and the Head of Specialty in the overall strategic direction of the service with the Directorate and Divisional triumvirate teams. The appointee will take part in directorate meetings, consultant meetings, quality meetings, and ad-hoc meetings within the department.
Person Specification
EDUCATION & 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
- MRCP and FRCPath or equivalents
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Specialist training in clinical haematology Experience in the management of patients with inherited and acquired bleeding tendency and thrombosis
- IT skills and computer literacy
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing, and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets Management of staff
TEACHING & TRAINING
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
AUDIT
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
- Research track record as specified under Research, Teaching and Training
LANGUAGE
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
EDUCATION & 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
- MRCP and FRCPath or equivalents
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Specialist training in clinical haematology Experience in the management of patients with inherited and acquired bleeding tendency and thrombosis
- IT skills and computer literacy
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing, and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets Management of staff
TEACHING & TRAINING
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
AUDIT
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
- Research track record as specified under Research, Teaching and Training
LANGUAGE
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
