Job summary
This is a Consultant Haematologist posts in the Clinical Haematology Department at Manchester Royal Infirmary to join a well-established and cohesive team at Manchester Foundation Trust. The department of Clinical Haematology is part of the Clinical Division of Renal, Haematology and Transplantation at the MRI . The post-holder will also provide on-call provision for the General Haematology on-call for the trust
This is a 10 PA job plan. Any Consultant who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust.
Candidates must be eligible for their own GMC registration - MFT cannot support GMC Sponsorship for candidates who are offered permanent vacancies.
Main duties of the job
Key Duties and Responsibilities.
The appointee will be expected to work closely within an integrated, multidisciplinary team of doctors and nurses. The appointee will the management of haematology patients within both the inpatient and outpatient setting at North Manchester General Hospital, these are likely to include:
o Three General/Haem Oncology clinics weekly.o Medical cover for Haematology patients on the Planned Investigation Unitso Medical cover for Haematology in-patientso The appointee will undertake laboratory duties in line with their clinical interests.o The appointee will be expected to undertake both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, both inside and outside the Trust.o The appointee will participate in administrative and management roles of the department in conjunction with other consultantso The consultant will be expected to provide consultant cross-cover for annual/study leave and short-term sickness for other consultants in the department on a rotational basis.o The appointee will participate in the out-of-hours General Haematology on-call service one in six providing care for haematology patients as well as an advisory service for clinical and laboratory problems arising in adult patients within the trust
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £3bn & 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 30,000 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 with the (GMC), Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a CCT, 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)
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
Academic Achievements/Researc
Essential
- Specialist interest in Haemato-oncology
Desirable
- Publications in recognised Medical and Haematology journals in specialist area
- Research projects relating to the specialist area
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
Management & Administration
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage a busy clinical practice
- Ability to manage and lead a medical firm
Desirable
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 with the (GMC), Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a CCT, 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)
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
Academic Achievements/Researc
Essential
- Specialist interest in Haemato-oncology
Desirable
- Publications in recognised Medical and Haematology journals in specialist area
- Research projects relating to the specialist area
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
Management & Administration
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage a busy clinical practice
- Ability to manage and lead a medical firm
Desirable
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).
