Job summary
We are inviting applications for a part-time, fixed-term (12 months) specialist position in Paediatric Haematology. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team of senior haematology clinicians (8.1 WTE including this post), providing expert care to children with haematological conditions across the South West.
The successful candidate will become part of a multidisciplinary team of 14 consultants delivering comprehensive paediatric haematology, oncology, stem cell transplant, and long-term follow-up services to the region and beyond.
Main duties of the job
Lead on the care of patients with haemoglobinopathies, including running dedicated clinics and offering specialist advice to regional colleagues.
Participate in the benign haematology attending rota during working hours, including consultative services for Bristol and the wider South West.
Contribute to teaching, perform invasive procedures (e.g. bone marrow aspirates and lumbar punctures), and support leukaemia clinics.
Please note: This role does not include out-of-hours on-call duties.
Essential Criteria:
FRCPath, MRCPCH, MRCP or equivalent qualification.
Minimum of 6 years' experience in paediatric haematology.
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
For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr John Moppett, Lead Clinician for Paediatric Haematology, at 0117 342 8752.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr John Moppett, Lead Clinician for Paediatric Haematology, at 0117 342 8752.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in experience in Paediatric Haematology including haemoglobinopathy and malignant haematology.
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- A minimum of 12 years of medical experience since gaining your primary qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Knowledge and experience of shared care paediatric stem cell transplant service delivery.
- Excellent skills in bone marrow aspiration, trephine biopsy and bone marrow harvest.
Desirable
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- 6 years experience in haematology
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
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
- Evidence of leading clinical/research trials.
- Interest in cellular therapies.
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
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a specialty/specialist doctor
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Ability to practice independently as a specialist
- Management experience
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
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
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Behaviours and Values/Other
Essential
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in experience in Paediatric Haematology including haemoglobinopathy and malignant haematology.
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- A minimum of 12 years of medical experience since gaining your primary qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
- Knowledge and experience of shared care paediatric stem cell transplant service delivery.
- Excellent skills in bone marrow aspiration, trephine biopsy and bone marrow harvest.
Desirable
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- 6 years experience in haematology
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
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
- Evidence of leading clinical/research trials.
- Interest in cellular therapies.
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
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a specialty/specialist doctor
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Ability to practice independently as a specialist
- Management experience
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
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
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Behaviours and Values/Other
Essential
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
