Job summary
We have an exciting new substantive 10 PA post in Haematology with an Interest in Haemostasis and Thrombosis at UCLH.
The successful candidate will join the existing five consultants in the haemostasis and thrombosis team, including clinical support for the regional TTP/TMA service, the largest UK centre. The post holder would have the opportunity to develop sub-specialty interests in liaison with the existing consultants. The on-call commitment will be to assist in the TTP/TMA and haemostasis and thrombosis services. This would involve inpatient management and on call referrals and advice involving UCLH patients and tertiary referrals.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should have a special interest in Haemostasis and Thrombosis and preferably a higher medical degree in this or a related area.
The appointee would be expected to support research within areas identified and develop their own particular area of interest. Collaboration with other investigators is encouraged.. All candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration and either already be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of receiving their Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) at the time of interview.University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. In July 2004, it was one of the first NHS trusts to achieve Foundation Trust status.
The Department of Clinical Haematology provides comprehensive care for all haematological disorders, both malignant and non-malignant.
The new Grafton Way Building facility has expanded the total haematology inpatient bed base to ~100, including a 14 bedded haematology isolation unit. There is also a 10 bedded ITU on the new site.
Within haemostasis and thrombosis, there are a number of specialist clinics, including: TTP, ITP, General Thrombosis/Cancer Thrombosis clinics, Obstetric Haematology and haemostasis clinics. There is a specialist nurse led anticoagulation team, running daily oral anticoagulant clinics. .
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Professional 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)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- MCEM / MRCP(UK) / MRCS (or equivalent)
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
- Evidence of postgraduate research
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of diagnosing and treating bleeding and thrombotic disorders.
Desirable
- Experience in defined disorders, e.g. TTP, ITP, Thrombosis and Obstetric Haematology.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to make decisions in scenarios of complex thrombosis/haemostasis/ situations
Desirable
- Provide advice for tertiary referrals
Clinical Governance Management & IT
Essential
- Competence with IT systems as required for clinical use
- Adherence too & support clinical governance
- Evidence of participation in clinical and laboratory management
Desirable
- Provide advice for tertiary referrals
- Ability to use IT programmes required for clinical and research use
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Ability to teach trainees and laboratory scientists in pathology.
Desirable
- Able to participate in a research programme. Record of completed research
Person Specification
Professional 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)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- MCEM / MRCP(UK) / MRCS (or equivalent)
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
- Evidence of postgraduate research
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of diagnosing and treating bleeding and thrombotic disorders.
Desirable
- Experience in defined disorders, e.g. TTP, ITP, Thrombosis and Obstetric Haematology.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to make decisions in scenarios of complex thrombosis/haemostasis/ situations
Desirable
- Provide advice for tertiary referrals
Clinical Governance Management & IT
Essential
- Competence with IT systems as required for clinical use
- Adherence too & support clinical governance
- Evidence of participation in clinical and laboratory management
Desirable
- Provide advice for tertiary referrals
- Ability to use IT programmes required for clinical and research use
Teaching and Research
Essential
- Ability to teach trainees and laboratory scientists in pathology.
Desirable
- Able to participate in a research programme. Record of completed research
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
