Senior Clinical Fellow - Haematology

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

Senior Clinical Fellow - Haematology

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the LNWH NHS trust for a Clinical Fellow in Clinical Haematology to work in our newly formed Directorate of Oncology and Haematology based at Northwick Park Hospital (NPH).

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and vibrant department in the further expansion and development of clinical and diagnostic Haematology within the North West London sector. The appointees will join 7 Specialist Trainees in delivering clinical, laboratory, diagnostic, administrative, research and teaching responsibilities. The successful applicant must have an interest in Haematology and acute medicine with experience in the management of patients. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who wish to pursue a career in haematology and develop the skills and experience required for this.

The applicants will be expected to work with the multi-disciplinary teams on the ward, supporting the Consultants and providing supervision to junior medical staff. This is an opportunity to develop further skills and gain experience in Clinical Haematology. Candidates will gain experience of both malignant and non-malignant haematology and have access to weekly seminar and morphology teaching.

Applicants should have full GMC registration and experience in medicine. Previous haematology experience is desirable.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be an integral part of the Haematology service provided to the Trust and the appointee will provide care for inpatient and outpatient haematology patients. The appointee will be given opportunities to become competent in performing bone marrow biopsies and an opportunity to learn morphology / peripheral blood smear interpretation if they are interested in considering a longer-term career in haematology.The post will be based at Northwick Park Hospital.

The Clinical Haematology service has a practice covering the whole range of blood diseases, including malignancies, haemostasis and thrombosis, anaemias, haemoglobinopathies and haemolytic disorders.

Haematology patients are located on a newly furbished ward. The post holder will be expected to provide support to junior staff and help ensure continuity of care for patients admitted to the unit. The successful candidate will have previous haematology experience and will be expected to pursue clinical research and audit projects.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

  • Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
  • St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
  • Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
  • Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Date posted

02 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£37,068 to £57,570 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-MS-1533-NP

Job locations

Northwick Park Hospital

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To participate in teaching activities as agreed with supervisors.
  • To adhere to the Trusts policies, including those relating to mandatory training requirements, clinical policies and dress code
  • To provide medical care and ensure the safety of haematology inpatients, including but not limited to the following duties.
  • To be responsible for medical care at night, including ordering investigations and collating results, and contacting the responsible consultant when indicated,
  • To respond to any concerns or requests for review from the nurse in charge,
  • When on duty, to contribute to a holistic approach to the clinical care of patients, working closely with the nursing team
  • When patients are admitted as an emergency, to make an initial clinical assessment and arrange investigations and initial treatment, discussing with the consultant on-call as appropriate and completing the electronic record,
  • To act as part of the clinical ward team, supporting the nursing staff and assisting in their training and development as appropriate, as well as handing over to the day-time teams in a timely and appropriate manner
  • To support colleagues in Day Care clinical service

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To participate in teaching activities as agreed with supervisors.
  • To adhere to the Trusts policies, including those relating to mandatory training requirements, clinical policies and dress code
  • To provide medical care and ensure the safety of haematology inpatients, including but not limited to the following duties.
  • To be responsible for medical care at night, including ordering investigations and collating results, and contacting the responsible consultant when indicated,
  • To respond to any concerns or requests for review from the nurse in charge,
  • When on duty, to contribute to a holistic approach to the clinical care of patients, working closely with the nursing team
  • When patients are admitted as an emergency, to make an initial clinical assessment and arrange investigations and initial treatment, discussing with the consultant on-call as appropriate and completing the electronic record,
  • To act as part of the clinical ward team, supporting the nursing staff and assisting in their training and development as appropriate, as well as handing over to the day-time teams in a timely and appropriate manner
  • To support colleagues in Day Care clinical service

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

qualification

Essential

  • oMBBS, preferably with intercalated BSc oAn acceptable postgraduate qualification, such as MRCP or equivalent. Candidates who have some MRCP examinations passed but have not completed the full MRCP qualification will be considered. oAdvanced Life Support training

Knowledge

Essential

  • oFamiliarity with the area of study of Haematology oProven experience in acute hospital setting oSound knowledge and experience in the management of critically ill patients
Person Specification

qualification

Essential

  • oMBBS, preferably with intercalated BSc oAn acceptable postgraduate qualification, such as MRCP or equivalent. Candidates who have some MRCP examinations passed but have not completed the full MRCP qualification will be considered. oAdvanced Life Support training

Knowledge

Essential

  • oFamiliarity with the area of study of Haematology oProven experience in acute hospital setting oSound knowledge and experience in the management of critically ill patients

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

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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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Royal College Tutor and Consultant Haematologist

Dr Oliver Cohen

o.cohen@nhs.net

07771814781

Date posted

02 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£37,068 to £57,570 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

337-MS-1533-NP

Job locations

Northwick Park Hospital

Harrow

HA1 3UJ


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