University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Haematologist

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Haematologist with lymphoma interest, to join our friendly and enthusiastic team at UHDB. This is an 11-PA replacement post joining a team of 11 consultants overall. There is a secure financial incentive for this post which will be disclosed upon successful interview. Additional PAs could also be discussed.

The lymphoma team at UHDB currently comprises four Consultants, Dr Adrian Smith, Dr Meghna Ruparelia, Dr Haris Kartsios, and Dr Yasmin Hasan (due to start in November 2022) with plans in place to increase this to five. There is also an Associate Specialist in lymphoma - Dr Jai Lala, three lymphoma clinical nurse specialists and a clinical navigator. Lymphoma clinics are run three times per week, with on treatment, follow up and new patient streams.

In-patient therapies are provided on a dedicated, 18 bedded, haematology ward, providing BCSH level 2b care, including induction treatment and salvage therapies for high grade lymphomas. We have our own Acute Unit for unwell patients (CTAU) run by advanced clinical practitioners with medical supervision and shared with Oncology. Our department currently accommodates 4 specialist Registrars from the East Midlands Deanery and 3 specialty Doctors. We have also an established teaching program for medical students from the University of Nottingham and overseas.

Main duties of the job

Currently, there is liaison with the regional transplant centre in Nottingham for autologous stem cell transplant, and Birmingham QE Hospital for CAR-T therapy. Part of our 5-year plan is to establish our own autologous transplant and cellular therapies program. An interest or previous experience in transplant and cellular therapies would be desirable although not essential for this role. The apppointee will have the opportunity to shape the future of the growing lymphoma service. This is an exciting time in the evolution of lymphoma care at UHDB and we would be pleased to hear from any candidate wishing to consider this role and discuss ours and their vision for this.

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily
We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust - over 3,300 per week
An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day - 6th largest in the country
Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.
We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day

Date posted

27 July 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£88,364 to £119,133 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

320-MDR-5479930-CO

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a full-time post based at the Royal Derby Hospital, but any candidate who wishes to work less than full time will be considered and supported, considering service needs. Due to the Trust being a merged organisation there may be a requirement to work across both sites (Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton) in the future.

This is a replacement post for a Consultant Haematologist to develop our service across our hospital sites therefore we would welcome candidates who would like to develop a sub-specialist interest.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a replacement post for a Consultant Haematologist to develop our service across our hospital sites therefore we would welcome candidates who would like to develop a sub-specialist interest.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Have CCT or be within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview and entry on GMC Specialist Register by date of commencement OR Evidence that the GMC is processing the Specialist Registration application (MUST be provided prior to interview)
Possession of MRCP and FRCPath

Desirable

Additional higher medical/ scientific degree
Specialist interest in any aspect of Haematology

Management

Essential

Experience of and commitment to Clinical Audit
Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and post graduates
Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees

Desirable

Evidence of attendance on a management course for consultants

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
Have CCT or be within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview and entry on GMC Specialist Register by date of commencement OR Evidence that the GMC is processing the Specialist Registration application (MUST be provided prior to interview)
Possession of MRCP and FRCPath

Desirable

Additional higher medical/ scientific degree
Specialist interest in any aspect of Haematology

Management

Essential

Experience of and commitment to Clinical Audit
Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and post graduates
Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees

Desirable

Evidence of attendance on a management course for consultants

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)