Job summary
Applications are invited for the role of ST6 to join our Haematology team based at York Hospital.
We are looking to welcome a highly motivated colleague with excellent communication and team working skills, who wants to deliver the best haematology care for our local population.
The Clinical Haematology service is primarily provided on the York hospital site. Whilst also providing a limited service on the Scarborough hospital site. Covering the full range of adult haematological disorders including all types of haematological malignancy, apart from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. We are a non-comprehensive haemophilia centre.
Main duties of the job
The duties of the post include the provision of Clinical and Laboratory Haematology services at York Hospital. Scarborough Hospital is usually covered remotely, but days on site in Scarborough may be required.
Duties include but are not restricted to:
Clinical review and management of patients: planned outpatient clinic reviews; ad hoc reviews of acutely unwell patients in the outpatient and inpatient setting; management of inpatients under the Haematology team, or who have been referred to the Haematology team.
Active participation in Liaison Haematology: answering queries from medical teams in the Hospital and Primary Care, as well as from the Haematology Laboratory.
Safe prescribing of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies and other medications as required.
Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives and staff members. The postholder is expected to be friendly and approachable. Reviews and treatment plans should be clearly documented and safe handover of patients is essential.
Competent performance of Bone Marrow Aspirate and Trephine Biopsies.
On call commitment (for a WTE post), in every 3 weeks: 1 weekend day (including inpatient ward round, followed by non-resident on call, totalling 24h), plus 2 week day non-resident on calls 5pm-9am. Please note you are expected to return to the hospital during the on-call hours, if clinically indicated.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Competent performance of Bone Marrow Aspirate and Trephine Biopsies.
On call commitment (for a WTE post), in every 3 weeks: 1 weekend day (including inpatient ward round, followed by non-resident on call, totalling 24h), plus 2 week day non-resident on calls 5pm-9am. Please note you are expected to return to the hospital during the on-call hours, if clinically indicated.
So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the postholder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Competent performance of Bone Marrow Aspirate and Trephine Biopsies.
On call commitment (for a WTE post), in every 3 weeks: 1 weekend day (including inpatient ward round, followed by non-resident on call, totalling 24h), plus 2 week day non-resident on calls 5pm-9am. Please note you are expected to return to the hospital during the on-call hours, if clinically indicated.
So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the postholder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Full registration and fitness to practice with the GMC at time of starting the post
- Evidence of having achieved competencies of ST5 according to JRCPTB ARCP decision aid for Haematology
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Satisfactory completion of F1 & F2 post or equivalent
- At least 30 months w.t.e experience in Clinical & Laboratory Haematology
- Satisfactory completion of Core Training or equivalent
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Competence in basic clinical skills, inc bone marrow aspirate, trephine biopsies & lumbar punctures
- Able to prioritise clinical need, time and workload
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional development
knowledge & skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of acutely ill patients
Communication & interpersonal skillls
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken english
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Full registration and fitness to practice with the GMC at time of starting the post
- Evidence of having achieved competencies of ST5 according to JRCPTB ARCP decision aid for Haematology
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Satisfactory completion of F1 & F2 post or equivalent
- At least 30 months w.t.e experience in Clinical & Laboratory Haematology
- Satisfactory completion of Core Training or equivalent
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Competence in basic clinical skills, inc bone marrow aspirate, trephine biopsies & lumbar punctures
- Able to prioritise clinical need, time and workload
Desirable
- Evidence of continuous professional development
knowledge & skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of acutely ill patients
Communication & interpersonal skillls
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken english
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).
