Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a substantive vacancy which has been created for a full time (10 PA) Consultant Haematologist with a specialist interest in immune haematology to join the Red Cell team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHT). The postholder will join two existing immune haematology consultants covering the immune haematology service led by Professor Nichola Cooper and five consultants covering the haemoglobinopathy and elderly haematology services.
The post holder will join an expanding area of haematology covering patients with primary and secondary causes of immune haematology including ITP, AIHA, AIN, HLH including post immunotherapy cytopenias.
The post is primarily based at the Hammersmith Hospital (HH) but encompasses cover for Charing Cross (CXH), Queen Charlotte's (QCCH), and St Mary's (SMH) Hospitals.
There is a dedicated non-malignant haematology research unit which supports an extensive portfolio of clinical trials and observational studies.
Main duties of the job
The consultant will run 2 immune haematology clinics and one general haematology clinic per week. The immune haematology clinics are supported by all 3 consultants, two clinical nurse specialists (CNS), and clinical fellows and include patients with primary ITP, AIHA and AIN, as well as secondary causes such as lupus, campath and chemotherapy induced autoimmune cytopenias. Imperial is the largest renal transplant centre in the UK, resulting in a large cohort of post campath haematological conditions. In addition, the large cancer centre, and CART centre means that there are many patients with complex immune conditions. This provides an exciting opportunity to direct care for these patients. The immune haematology service at ICHT is also a referral centre for more complex patients, including patients with immunodeficiency related ITP and AIHA.
The post holder will undertake ward attending for inpatients on a weekly 1 in 7 rota, providing care for patients with complex immune problems, haemoglobinopathies and other non-malignant blood disorders on dedicated haematology wards with specialist CNS support. They will also provide a consultative service for other clinical specialties across the Trust on a 1 in 7 rota supported by an SpR.
They will run the regional haematology MDT for immune haematology which occurs once a month.
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 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 tous 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 qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
Clinical components:
- 3 OPD clinics: immune haematology and general haematology
- Attending duties 1 in 7
- On-Call 1 in 7
- General haematology referrals 1 in 7
- GP advice & guidance 1 in 20
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.
Research components- The post holder will be supported to develop research initiatives, appropriate to previous experience and complementary to those that exist within the wider research framework of the directorate and Trust. Excellent research opportunities are available throughout the Trust and Imperial College London. 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 qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
Clinical components:
- 3 OPD clinics: immune haematology and general haematology
- Attending duties 1 in 7
- On-Call 1 in 7
- General haematology referrals 1 in 7
- GP advice & guidance 1 in 20
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.
Research components- The post holder will be supported to develop research initiatives, appropriate to previous experience and complementary to those that exist within the wider research framework of the directorate and Trust. Excellent research opportunities are available throughout the Trust and Imperial College London. 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 non-malignant haematological disorders, including autoimmune cytopenias
- 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
- Are 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 non-malignant haematological disorders, including autoimmune cytopenias
- 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
- Are 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
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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).
