Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Consultant to join our friendly and committed team to help provide a fully comprehensive clinical and laboratory Haematology service to our patients. We are a team of 7 Consultants and this new post is a replacement post. At SWBH, our catchment population is over 500,000, fulfilling IOG for MDT working and offering a full level 2b Haemato-oncology service in addition to regional Sickle cell and thalassemia (SCAT ) service.
We are seeking a forward thinking and energetic individual who will be committed to delivering high quality care to the patients of SWBH. The post is for Haemato-oncology service, including contributing to the existing large research clinical trial portfolio. We will encourage a specialist interest in any field of haemato-oncology (Myeloid or Lymphoid or plasma cell malignancies) We have a strong research and academic links with University Hospital Birmingham and Aston. The successful candidate would be able to develop their own research interests.
Main duties of the job
The post will enable the successful applicant to collaborate and work to maintain Haematology services in line with strategic requirements. The post holder will provide inpatient and outpatient care, advice and guidance to other professionals and primary care and includes on call commitment. The post holder will contribute to the development of Haemato-oncology services including treatment guidelines and promote education and participate in clinical trials.
The appointee is expected to demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of clinical governance, including: Developing and maintaining appropriate systems and practice to ensure effective clinical audit in the Haematology service. Attending and contributing to the Trust's Clinical Governance Programme. Participating in the Trust's Clinical Incident Reporting system. Developing a programme of personal continuous professional education and development in accordance with the Royal College requirements.
The Trust will provide the necessary support for this. The on-call commitment for this post is currently 1 in 7. The on-call availability supplement is currently Category A and currently classed as medium frequency with an on-call availability supplement of 3 % currently payable.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This replacement post in haematooncology will attract 10 PAs with on call reneumeration. The Job plan will be developed around specialist interests and the needs of the service, clinical and laboratory. The team of consultants will work together to deliver the Haematooncology needs of the Acute Trust . The new appointee will take part in a 1:7 on-call rota to cover the inpatient service at MMUH as non-resident . Staff ward cover for haemato-oncology patients includes one IMT, and two FY1 resident doctors on the medical rotations, and the permanent full time Haematology specialty doctor. The appointee will be based at new MMUH site when on ward cover (2 weeks in rotation with other consultants) whereas clinics are held at the sites of Sandwell and City Health Campus.
The Haematology day unit is situated at Sandwell health campus and is managed by senior chemotherapy nurse and trained ACPS. We have a team of 4 specialist nurses who assist in managing haemonc clinics and ward and provide a holistic service to haematooncology patients. In addition we have two rotational specialty registrars and an IMT resident doctor working for SCAT service, however cross cover is available when needed. The SCAT center is located at MMUH separate to main ward and is manned by specialist SCAT nurses and separate SCAT medical staff. The Trust has a very good reputation for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching with strong links to the University of Birmingham, Aston University and Health Education West Midlands. Haematology Department is actively involved in major national and commercial clinical trials and a research interest would be strongly supported for a suitably qualified applicant. We have at least two dedicated research nurses, a support assistant and two data coordinators who help in recruitment and data collection. We are also seeking a clinical research fellow to help in the recruitment and also support our research staff in already established research clinics. In addition the department works closely with regional specialist MDT at University Hospital Birmingham for stem cell and CAR-T cell service. The laboratory network is now fully digitalized and linked to Black country pathology service and specialist Haematology services are linked to MYRO services at university of Birmingham.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached. For an informal discussion, please contact: Group Director: Dr. Chetan Varma, Tel: 0121 507 5841 Email: c.varma@nhs.net Clinical Director::Dr. Kamel Sharobeem, Tel: 0121 507 3636 Email: kamel.sharobeem@nhs.net Consultant Haematologist and Clinical specialty Lead, Dr Farooq Wandroo Tel: 0121-507-3095 - Email: farooq.wandroo@nhs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This replacement post in haematooncology will attract 10 PAs with on call reneumeration. The Job plan will be developed around specialist interests and the needs of the service, clinical and laboratory. The team of consultants will work together to deliver the Haematooncology needs of the Acute Trust . The new appointee will take part in a 1:7 on-call rota to cover the inpatient service at MMUH as non-resident . Staff ward cover for haemato-oncology patients includes one IMT, and two FY1 resident doctors on the medical rotations, and the permanent full time Haematology specialty doctor. The appointee will be based at new MMUH site when on ward cover (2 weeks in rotation with other consultants) whereas clinics are held at the sites of Sandwell and City Health Campus.
The Haematology day unit is situated at Sandwell health campus and is managed by senior chemotherapy nurse and trained ACPS. We have a team of 4 specialist nurses who assist in managing haemonc clinics and ward and provide a holistic service to haematooncology patients. In addition we have two rotational specialty registrars and an IMT resident doctor working for SCAT service, however cross cover is available when needed. The SCAT center is located at MMUH separate to main ward and is manned by specialist SCAT nurses and separate SCAT medical staff. The Trust has a very good reputation for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching with strong links to the University of Birmingham, Aston University and Health Education West Midlands. Haematology Department is actively involved in major national and commercial clinical trials and a research interest would be strongly supported for a suitably qualified applicant. We have at least two dedicated research nurses, a support assistant and two data coordinators who help in recruitment and data collection. We are also seeking a clinical research fellow to help in the recruitment and also support our research staff in already established research clinics. In addition the department works closely with regional specialist MDT at University Hospital Birmingham for stem cell and CAR-T cell service. The laboratory network is now fully digitalized and linked to Black country pathology service and specialist Haematology services are linked to MYRO services at university of Birmingham.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached. For an informal discussion, please contact: Group Director: Dr. Chetan Varma, Tel: 0121 507 5841 Email: c.varma@nhs.net Clinical Director::Dr. Kamel Sharobeem, Tel: 0121 507 3636 Email: kamel.sharobeem@nhs.net Consultant Haematologist and Clinical specialty Lead, Dr Farooq Wandroo Tel: 0121-507-3095 - Email: farooq.wandroo@nhs.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
- oEntry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Haematology (or CCT expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
- oMRCP, FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
- oHigher Degree i.e Phd,MD
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Clinical Haematology
Desirable
- oSpecial interest that complements the existing consultants
- oInterest in Haematoncology
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oExperience of conducting clinical audit
Teaching and Training experience:
Essential
- oAbility to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
Desirable
- oFormal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience:
Essential
- oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- oKnowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Clinical Haematology
- oPublications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
- oEvidence of having undertaken original research
Other Requirements:
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
- oAn understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
- oEntry on the Specialist Register in Clinical Haematology (or CCT expected within 6 months from the date of interview)
- oMRCP, FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
- oHigher Degree i.e Phd,MD
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Clinical Haematology
Desirable
- oSpecial interest that complements the existing consultants
- oInterest in Haematoncology
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oExperience of conducting clinical audit
Teaching and Training experience:
Essential
- oAbility to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
Desirable
- oFormal training in teaching
Research, Innovation and Service Improvement Experience:
Essential
- oAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- oKnowledge and experience of the application of information technology to Clinical Haematology
- oPublications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
- oEvidence of having undertaken original research
Other Requirements:
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
- oAn understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
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).
