Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum/fixed term Specialty Doctor, to join our friendly and enthusiastic team at UHDB on a 6-month fixed term contract.
In-patient therapies are provided on a dedicated, 18 bedded, haematology ward, providing BSH level 2b care, including induction treatment and salvage therapies for AMLs and 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 5 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.
The appointee will have the opportunity to shape the future of the service. This is an exciting time in the evolution of haematology 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.
Main duties of the job
We are currently looking to recruit a specialty doctor to join the team as cover for long term sickness., on a fixed term basis.
The successful candidate will join the haematology service at UHDB, be actively involved in service development through innovation, restructure and expansion of clinical trials and access to novel therapies.
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, taking into account service needs. Due to the Trust being a merged organisation there is a requirement to work across other sites.
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:
o Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership developmento On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.o A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
o We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.o We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.o An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.o Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.o Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.o We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.o We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 6 month replacement post for long term sickness. Please see job description document for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 6 month replacement post for long term sickness. Please see job description document for full details.
Person Specification
Qulifications
Essential
- MBBS / MBChB or equivalent
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- MRCP Diploma Higher Degree
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty with responsibility for Acute Medical Care.
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
Desirable
- Experience of Clinical Haematology
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- At intermediary level the ability to manage clinical care (e.g. outpatients).
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of clinical governance.
- Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
- Demonstrates awareness of good decision making
Desirable
- Involvement in service development.
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to Haematology.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
- Evidence of interest & experience in teaching junior doctors & medical students
Desirable
- Experience of and enthusiasm to teach undergraduate.
- Experience of and enthusiasm to teach members of the multidisciplinary team.
Audit / Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
- Evidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
Person Specification
Qulifications
Essential
- MBBS / MBChB or equivalent
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- MRCP Diploma Higher Degree
Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty with responsibility for Acute Medical Care.
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
Desirable
- Experience of Clinical Haematology
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- At intermediary level the ability to manage clinical care (e.g. outpatients).
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of clinical governance.
- Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
- Demonstrates awareness of good decision making
Desirable
- Involvement in service development.
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to Haematology.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
- Evidence of interest & experience in teaching junior doctors & medical students
Desirable
- Experience of and enthusiasm to teach undergraduate.
- Experience of and enthusiasm to teach members of the multidisciplinary team.
Audit / Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
- Evidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
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).
