Job summary
This new post is for a Consultant Haematologist to join the Department of Clinical Haematology which is part of the Clinical Service Unit of In-patient Medical Specialties. The post holder will work primarily as part of the Haematology Cancer Diagnostics Partnership (HCDP) team. This team supports the regional haematology malignancy diagnostics service, providing integrated reports that meet the requirements of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Improving Outcomes Guidance (NG42).
Main duties of the job
- The appointee will work as part of the Team reporting of HCDP samples focussing on bone marrow and blood disorder that primarily comprise bone marrow aspirates and blood films although may also cover relevant other diagnostic materials. The appointee will aid in interpreting immunophenotyping and molecular tests and will provide comprehensive integrated reports across the full range of modalities using the specialist (HODS) software.
- Together with other HCDP consultants, the appointee will provide clinical liaison with our users individually or via MDT. This will include attending Haemato-oncology MDTs with histopathology, flow cytometry and molecular haematology. Other laboratory interests can be developed to help the development of the HCDP Unit and to support career development and this will be encouraged.
- The appointee will undertake out-patient clinics specialising in general haematology and MPD once a week. They will be provided with appropriate administrative support to fulfil this role.
- The appointee will be expected to undertake both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, both inside and outside the Trust including supervision and training of trainee medical or scientific staff attached to the Unit. The post may provide opportunity for involvement with University Teaching with appropriate honorary contracts subject to appropriate planning and job plan.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MB.ChB or equivalent
- Higher qualification (FRCPath or equivalent)
- Completion of core medical training (MRCP(UK) or equivalent)
- 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
- Postgraduate qualification or equivalent (e.g. MD or PhD)
Management & Administration
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage a busy clinical practice
- Ability to manage and lead a medical firm
Desirable
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
Academic Achievements/Research
Essential
- Specialist interest in HCDP
Desirable
- Publications in recognised Medical and Haematology journals
- Research projects relating to the specialist area
Teaching and Audit
Essential
- Teaching of medical students
- Experience of Audit
- Teaching of junior medical staff
- Ability and experience to teach clinical skills
- Experience of supervising Specialist trainees
Other Requirements
Essential
- Specialist Registration with the General Medical Council and Licensed to Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MB.ChB or equivalent
- Higher qualification (FRCPath or equivalent)
- Completion of core medical training (MRCP(UK) or equivalent)
- 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
- Postgraduate qualification or equivalent (e.g. MD or PhD)
Management & Administration
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage a busy clinical practice
- Ability to manage and lead a medical firm
Desirable
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
Academic Achievements/Research
Essential
- Specialist interest in HCDP
Desirable
- Publications in recognised Medical and Haematology journals
- Research projects relating to the specialist area
Teaching and Audit
Essential
- Teaching of medical students
- Experience of Audit
- Teaching of junior medical staff
- Ability and experience to teach clinical skills
- Experience of supervising Specialist trainees
Other Requirements
Essential
- Specialist Registration with the General Medical Council and Licensed to Practice
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).
