Job summary
This is a full-time Trust Clinical Fellow post to join the clinical Haematology department at Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals. The department has an excellent track record of supporting doctors to develop their career and achieve training posts.
These posts will be based at the Regional Cancer Centre based at Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) and Gloucester Royal Hospital (GRH) on a rotational basis. The posts will join an established team of 9 Consultants who provide a full range of diagnostic and clinical haematology services to a population of approximately 650,000. This includes clinical (attending) inpatient duties to BCSH Level 3 care at the Regional Cancer Centre based at Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH), day care services at Gloucester Royal Hospital and outpatient and laboratory facilities at both sites. The Consultant team is supported by 3-4 Specialty Trainees (St3+), 3 Specialty Doctors, 1 ST1/2, 1 FY1, 1 Transfusion Practitioner, 1 ANP, 7 Specialist Nurses and 3 non-medical prescribers. In addition, resident doctors support the inpatient wards on a rotational basis
Main duties of the job
We are looking to appoint a suitable medical physician to support Haematology at Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucester Royal Hospital, with appropriate teaching and supervision of junior doctors and medical students. The candidate will join a committed and supportive team looking after haematology patients.
Involving mainly outpatient work, the post involves reviewing patients during and post treatment, with appropriate training given to undertake chemotherapy assessment and prescribing in outpatient clinics and on the day unit at GRH.
The post will also involve ward work, covering the inpatient unit, comprising 2 dedicated oncology and haematology wards (40 beds) and the Acute Haematology and Oncology Unit. The post holder will also be involved in the management of and referrals from other departments.
This post is ideally suited to a candidate considering a career in haematology, and looking for experience prior to seeking a haematology training post. The candidate will:
Work closely with their colleagues to provide cover across the day unit, out patients and the ward to deliver high quality patient care
Experience will be gained in the management of common malignancies, including chemotherapy assessment.
To provide effective middle grade leadership to the staff working on the ward, day unit and outpatient clinics
To lead, in conjunction with the Consultant workforce, the education programme for junior doctors
About us
We are a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital to a population of 652,475* in Gloucestershire as well as caring for patients from surrounding counties and beyond.
Our workforce is almost 9,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred, high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients' lives by joining our team.
*Figures based CCG data on the number of people registered at a GP surgery in Gloucestershire
Job description
Job responsibilities
SPECIFIC AIMS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POST:
- The appointee will be expected to support the delivery of high quality care to the patients presenting to the Department with Haematological disorders
- To examine and treat both in-patients and out-patients referred to the Department
- To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff
- To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme
- To be fully compliant with Trust mandatory training requirements
- To actively participate in the departmental education programme
To work within the framework of team decisions.
- To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility
Please see attached Job description for more information
Job description
Job responsibilities
SPECIFIC AIMS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POST:
- The appointee will be expected to support the delivery of high quality care to the patients presenting to the Department with Haematological disorders
- To examine and treat both in-patients and out-patients referred to the Department
- To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff
- To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme
- To be fully compliant with Trust mandatory training requirements
- To actively participate in the departmental education programme
To work within the framework of team decisions.
- To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility
Please see attached Job description for more information
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Completion of F1/F2. Evidence of achievement of F1/F2 competences at the time of application, or by the time of appointment
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up-to-date and fit to practice safely
- Applicant to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: oApplicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English oApplicants have scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Out of hours experience relevant to the job
- Relevant medical clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in Haematology
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Ability to work under stress, flexibility and ability
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Completion of F1/F2. Evidence of achievement of F1/F2 competences at the time of application, or by the time of appointment
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up-to-date and fit to practice safely
- Applicant to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: oApplicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English oApplicants have scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Out of hours experience relevant to the job
- Relevant medical clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in Haematology
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Ability to work under stress, flexibility and ability
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
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).
