Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of whole-time Consultant in Haematology at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust based at the Barnet and Chase Farm hospitals (2 separate sites). Applicants must also be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register (UK) with a Licence to Practise (or be eligible for full and Specialist registration within six months of interview).
These are replacement posts. The new post holders will join four other Haematology Consultants based at Barnet and Chase Farm sites of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL).
Haematological malignant services for RFL are based at Barnet and Chase Farm hospital and caters for a population greater than 1 million. We are an outpatient-based service and provide support to other specialities regarding in-patients.
The person appointed will have broad haematology training and be capable of handling various medical problems with general and malignant haematology. The appointee must be an effective team player and will be flexible in approaching new ways of working. The post holder will join a Haematology Department that provides Malignant Haematology Services with a hub based at Barnet with day units in Finchley Memorial Hospital (remote management) and Chase Farm.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will be expected to deliver
Core haematology service at Barnet and Chase Farm hospitals, including inpatient attending, out-of-hour on-call and delivery of outpatient services as required. The post-holder will contribute to a 1:6 Consultant ward attending rota and 1:6 Consultant 2nd on-call rota at weekends and 1st on call during weekdays.2WW clinic for haematological malignancies and participate in the cross-site cancer MDT, along with specialist clinics.Develop an area of special interest for clinical or academic research aligned with the department's aspirations.The post-holder will support activities within the department, including graduate and undergraduate teaching and educational supervision.Liaison services with other clinical services based at the Barnet and Chase Farm sites.Other clinical work, including supporting the Haematology laboratory (diagnostic/morphology)Support the enrolment in clinical trials and patient reviews.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached job description and person specification for further details for this position.
If any queries, please contact Professor Pratima Chowdary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached job description and person specification for further details for this position.
If any queries, please contact Professor Pratima Chowdary.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- CME accreditation e.g. FRCPath/ MRCP or show evidence of equivalent qualification
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Desirable
- Post-graduate medical degree e.g. MD/PhD
Experience
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to multidisciplinary working
- Wide clinical experience in Haematology
- Experience of and an interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Clinical audit experience
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Proven clinical ability in Haematology
- The ability to work as a member of a collaborative group
- The authority, decision-making skills needed to lead a multi-disciplinary team in a complex environment
- Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
- Proven ability to translate research activities into a clinical and organisational context
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters
- Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- CME accreditation e.g. FRCPath/ MRCP or show evidence of equivalent qualification
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Desirable
- Post-graduate medical degree e.g. MD/PhD
Experience
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to multidisciplinary working
- Wide clinical experience in Haematology
- Experience of and an interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Clinical audit experience
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Proven clinical ability in Haematology
- The ability to work as a member of a collaborative group
- The authority, decision-making skills needed to lead a multi-disciplinary team in a complex environment
- Excellent communication skills/verbal and written. Good command of written and spoken English
- Proven ability to translate research activities into a clinical and organisational context
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Clinical Governance framework of the NHS and understanding of current changes in the organisation and management structures of the NHS. Ability to act within these parameters
- Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others
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).
