Job summary
To contribute to the safe and effective use of anticoagulant and haemophilia medicines across the Trust. Key duties include:
- Supporting the safe and effective prescribing of medications for management of inherited and acquired bleeding disorders and anticoagulants including ongoing audit to ensure compliance with guidelines and targets
- Ensuring the cost-effective use of clotting factors and related medication and anticoagulants in line with national and local guidelines
- Contributing to the development of hospital guidelines and protocols
- Teaching and training of healthcare professionals in the safe use of the above medications
- To contribute to the development of PGD's
- Leading on Homecare delivery of haemophilia/anticoagulation medicines
- Act as expert resource on the use of the above medications
Main duties of the job
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in Haemophilia and thrombosis clinics
- Review patients walk in patients with haemostasis and thrombosis issues including review of patients in clinical trials and comply with good clinical practice
- Responsible for surgical plans for patients with inherited bleeding disorders and bridging anticoagulation plans for complex surgeries in patients on long term anticoagulation
- Run telephone clinics for patients affected by COVID and coagulation
- Support national studies in the area of COVID and coagulation and other haemostasis and thrombosis studies on the national portfolio.
- Review laboratory data and understand the principles for coagulation testing and support other clinical staff in choosing the right test
- Coordinate diagnostic and treatment procedures along with the Junior haematology registrars
- Support the nurses and lab team for the running of routine service
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS
- Review treatment
- Prescribe treatment
- Coordinate care with other specialities as necessary
- Ensure adequate handover of clinical problems
About us
he 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 linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Medical degree ( MB BS or equivalent)
- MRCP
- Part 1 Haematology exam
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice certification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in the management of chronic medical conditions.
- Clinical Audit experience
Desirable
- Basic understanding of the diagnosis and management of patients with bleeding and thrombotic disorders.
- An understanding of research methodology and conduct of clinical trials.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communicate with colleagues within and outside the Department of Haematology: this includes general liaison and also postgraduate teaching
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise junior colleagues in clinical work.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative
- Good command of written and spoken English
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- The highest ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice.
- Involvement in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate an interest in haemostasis/ haematology.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Medical degree ( MB BS or equivalent)
- MRCP
- Part 1 Haematology exam
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice certification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in the management of chronic medical conditions.
- Clinical Audit experience
Desirable
- Basic understanding of the diagnosis and management of patients with bleeding and thrombotic disorders.
- An understanding of research methodology and conduct of clinical trials.
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to communicate with colleagues within and outside the Department of Haematology: this includes general liaison and also postgraduate teaching
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload, to delegate responsibility as appropriate and to supervise junior colleagues in clinical work.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment & on own initiative
- Good command of written and spoken English
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- The highest ethical and professional standards in research, education and clinical practice.
- Involvement in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate an interest in haemostasis/ haematology.
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).
