Job summary
The new appointee will work under the supervision of consultant in Transfusion Medicine to ensure a comprehensive, well managed and safe blood transfusion service for our patients.
The appointee will also work closely with colleagues in the Clinical Haematology Service which, although separately managed by a different directorate, works very closely with Laboratory Haematology and Transfusion Service.
This new post is available for a fixed term of 12 months, initially with the possibility of extension at the end of 12 months contract, subject to funding and mutual agreement.
This post is not a recognised UK training post. Nevertheless, MYDoc doctors will have a named supervisor and be supported in undertaking scheduled educational opportunities to consolidate and develop alongside their experiential learning, with certificated outcomes or credentialing to support career progression through other routes.
This post is offered on a full time 10 Programmed Activity basis (9 DCC PAs and 1 SPA PAs) although less than full time applications will be considered. The University Hospitals of Leicester UHL Trust provides a range of services; this post is specifically based in Transfusion Medicine.
Main duties of the job
The post holder may be required to participate in an out of hours on rota. Other tasks will include:
- Involvement in relevant multi-disciplinary teams and meetings
- Involvement in relevant patient clinical administration duties
- Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate
- Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities
- Active involvement in clinical research
- Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to deliver the following key roles, noting that this is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties such as:
- To provide clinical support and leadership to blood transfusion laboratories across the three UHL hospital sites.
- To develop and support a comprehensive Patient Blood Management Programme to support safe and effective use of blood across all clinical services within the Trust.
- To develop clinical guidelines for appropriate and safe use of blood components.
- To develop education and training packages in blood transfusion.
- To actively contribute to appropriate use of blood audits.
- To closely work with members of the Hospital Transfusion Team and the Trust Transfusion Committee to deliver its annual plans and key performance indicators.
- To provide strategic leadership and support in developing and improving blood transfusion service.
- To participate in local, regional & national audit and quality improvement projects in transfusion medicine.
- To participate in the departmental and the Trust Clinical Governance and Risk management processes, including regular attendance at Mortality and Morbidity meetings.
- To supervise and support junior medical staff, Biomedical Scientists and Transfusion Practitioners.
- To teach and train haematology StRs, CMT and Foundation trainees, Transfusion Practitioners and Biomedical Scientists in blood transfusion.
- To proactively engage in the annual revalidation appraisal and job planning process.
- To take part in multidisciplinary teamwork.
- To undertake mandatory and relevant to job role training as specified by the Trust.
- To work flexibly collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues to support service improvement and innovative working.
- To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance, Duties of a Doctor are always followed; and that poor practice is reported.
- To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place. To actively participate in audit.
- To provide continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their care and for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice.
- To work closely with other specialties, departments, and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Department and CMG.
- To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported, and addressed in a timely manner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to deliver the following key roles, noting that this is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties such as:
- To provide clinical support and leadership to blood transfusion laboratories across the three UHL hospital sites.
- To develop and support a comprehensive Patient Blood Management Programme to support safe and effective use of blood across all clinical services within the Trust.
- To develop clinical guidelines for appropriate and safe use of blood components.
- To develop education and training packages in blood transfusion.
- To actively contribute to appropriate use of blood audits.
- To closely work with members of the Hospital Transfusion Team and the Trust Transfusion Committee to deliver its annual plans and key performance indicators.
- To provide strategic leadership and support in developing and improving blood transfusion service.
- To participate in local, regional & national audit and quality improvement projects in transfusion medicine.
- To participate in the departmental and the Trust Clinical Governance and Risk management processes, including regular attendance at Mortality and Morbidity meetings.
- To supervise and support junior medical staff, Biomedical Scientists and Transfusion Practitioners.
- To teach and train haematology StRs, CMT and Foundation trainees, Transfusion Practitioners and Biomedical Scientists in blood transfusion.
- To proactively engage in the annual revalidation appraisal and job planning process.
- To take part in multidisciplinary teamwork.
- To undertake mandatory and relevant to job role training as specified by the Trust.
- To work flexibly collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues to support service improvement and innovative working.
- To ensure the provision of good standards of practice and care as described in the GMC Guidance, Duties of a Doctor are always followed; and that poor practice is reported.
- To ensure that clinical practice is both effective and efficient and that appropriate monitoring of clinical care takes place. To actively participate in audit.
- To provide continuing responsibility for the care of patients under their care and for the proper organisation and functioning of clinical practice.
- To work closely with other specialties, departments, and outside agencies to deliver the objectives of the Department and CMG.
- To take responsibility for ensuring that critical clinical incidents, as defined in the Trusts Critical Incident Policy, are reported, and addressed in a timely manner.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MB.BS (or equivalent) Medical Degree from a recognised medical school A doctor appointed to this grade must have full registration with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- All or part of MRCP or equivalent Any undergraduate / postgraduate qualification relevant to Transfusion Medicine practice
Management
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving. Good time management. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload. Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
Desirable
- Evidence of management and Administration experience. Management training on an accredited course. Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles Awareness of Service Development issues. Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills). Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues. Empathic and sensitive; capacity to take other perspectives and treat others with understanding. Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence.
Desirable
- Highly developed emotional intelligence. High standard of presentation both written and verbal Demonstrable track record of successful change management. Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment.
Motivation
Essential
- Personal integrity and reliability. Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit. Participation in a quality improvement programme. Experience of quality improvement work and audit.
Desirable
- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence. Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement. Published Audit including quality Improvement.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates. Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and Lead others.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new Approaches to teaching. Post Graduate qualification in Teaching and training.
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their Individual needs.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MB.BS (or equivalent) Medical Degree from a recognised medical school A doctor appointed to this grade must have full registration with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- All or part of MRCP or equivalent Any undergraduate / postgraduate qualification relevant to Transfusion Medicine practice
Management
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving. Good time management. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload. Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
Desirable
- Evidence of management and Administration experience. Management training on an accredited course. Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles Awareness of Service Development issues. Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills). Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues. Empathic and sensitive; capacity to take other perspectives and treat others with understanding. Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence.
Desirable
- Highly developed emotional intelligence. High standard of presentation both written and verbal Demonstrable track record of successful change management. Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment.
Motivation
Essential
- Personal integrity and reliability. Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit. Participation in a quality improvement programme. Experience of quality improvement work and audit.
Desirable
- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence. Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement. Published Audit including quality Improvement.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates. Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and Lead others.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new Approaches to teaching. Post Graduate qualification in Teaching and training.
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their Individual needs.
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).
