Job summary
Haematology Specialist Doctor based in WestonSubstantive Full time - 10 PAs
Applications are invited for a permanent Specialist Doctor at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW) NHS Foundation Trust. This is a full-time post (10PAs) based at Weston General Hospital with cover on Bristol Haematology Unit.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country and a major teaching and research centre for the Southwest. The Haematology Unit in Weston is a level 2 unit with close links to the Bristol Haematology Unit which is based in the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC). The BHU is a tertiary referral centre for bone marrow transplantation, CART therapies, it is a regional centre for Haemoglobinopathy, and a comprehensive care centre for Haemophilia. The Trust provides services to a catchment population of approximately 2.2 million people.
The successful candidates must be registered with the GMC with a valid license to practice and should have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) in Haematology and have experience of working within the NHS preferably in Haematology.
Bristol has an exciting and diverse culture with excellent schools. There is quick access to the Southwest of England, Wales and London.
Applicants wishing to work as part of a job share or part time are encouraged to apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join another Specialist doctor based in Weston, and work alongside a team of three Haematology enhanced practitioners. There is a Haematology and Oncology Day unit providing day case chemotherapy. Weston Hospital also has an acute Oncology service to support safe care of Haematology and Oncology patients requiring hospital attendances. The post holder will work closely with these teams to ensure safe and appropriate care for our in and outpatients. The service at Weston is supported by consultants who provide subspecialty clinics and oversight. The post involves regular weekly clinics across malignant Haematology subspecialties. Ther is the opportunity to provide laboratory cover in Bristol on a 1 in 10 basis depending on prior training and expertise in this area. There is an on-call component providing daytime weekend cover on a 1 in 6 to 1 in 8 basis. This attracts additional payment. There is no overnight on-call.
The laboratory at Weston is linked to the Bristol laboratory but provides stand alone services for full blood counts, blood films and coagulation profiles. There is a transfusion laboratory.
The department across Bristol and Weston comprises 17 Haematology consultants, 5 of whom deliver clinics in Weston. Out-of-hours cover for Haematology at Weston is provided by the on call team in Bristol. Haematology services at both sites have long had close links with a history of joint posts.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
For an informal discussion please contact Dr Amanda Clark (amanda.clark@uhbw.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
For an informal discussion please contact Dr Amanda Clark (amanda.clark@uhbw.nhs.uk)
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of Haematology
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Minimum 5 years experience in haematology
- Skills in Laboratory Haematology
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Haematology
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification
- FRCPAth
Additional and Aptitudes
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local and regional levels
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise workload
- Ability to practice independently
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of Haematology
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Minimum 5 years experience in haematology
- Skills in Laboratory Haematology
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Haematology
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification
- FRCPAth
Additional and Aptitudes
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local and regional levels
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise workload
- Ability to practice independently
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Haematology & Oncology Centre, and Weston General Hospital
22 Horfield Rd
Bristol
BS2 8ED
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
