Consultant Haematologist

Job responsibilities

The job plan on appointment will consist of 10 programmed activities. The SPA component is made up of core activities (appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc.) and non-core activities with prior agreement. Non-core activities are discussed and agreed within the Trust (via an agreed tariff and, on occasion, through a personal agreement). Non-core SPA may reflect activities such as educational supervision, research, leadership and quality improvement. Following appointment, non-core SPA may be used to participate in our consultant development programme, or in acquiring or consolidating specific skills and expertise. Non-core SPA is only available if specific activities and objectives are mutually agreed in job planning.

Through its inclusive and comprehensive job planning process, the Trust commits to providing equitable working conditions to medical colleagues across specialties and their sub-specialties. Delivery of job plans, whilst owned by consultants and their Clinical Service Unit Leads, is overseen by the Divisional Director and subject to peer challenge at divisional level, thus enabling a further layer objectivity to our commitment in this regard.

Review of Job Plan

The job plan is subject to review once a year and is signed off between the post holder, the CSU Lead and an Executive Director of the Trust. Participation in annual appraisals is a contractual requirement. The Trust has procedures for resolving disagreements concerning job plan, either following appointment or at annual review.

Teaching

There are a number of specific roles within the hospital relating to our joint endeavours with the University of Buckingham Medical School. These roles involve teaching and the wider management of the undergraduate training programme. These activities are recognised explicitly in job plans. Day-to-day teaching on the wards and in clinic is accounted for within direct clinical care (DCC) time.

The Appointee

Facilities for appointee

The appointee will have access to an office, and secretarial support will be available. Consultant offices are equipped with a Personal Computer with suitable peripherals and connectivity. The library has access to current books and journals.

Annual appraisal

All doctors must have an annual appraisal and review of the job plan part of which will include completion of Mandatory Training. Trust appraisers are appointed by the Medical Director for appraisal and revalidation. Key issues arising from the appraisal process are relayed to the CSU Lead and Medical Director.

Continuous Personal Development

The Trust is fully committed to CPD. There are internal meetings (with certificates issued) plus a study leave allowance of 30 days over 3 years with funding available. As part of the job plan there is a core SPA (1PA) for supporting professional activities and CPD.

Personal development and training

The Trust actively encourages development within the workforce and employees are required to comply with trust mandatory training.

The Trust aims to support high quality training to NHS staff through various services. The Trust is committed to offering learning and development opportunities to all full-time & part-time employees.

GeneralResponsibilities

All Medical and Dental Staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with hospital health and safety policies, clinical governance and other risk management policies. The Chief Executive of the Trust or the CSU Lead / Divisional Director may from time to time delegate managerial responsibilities by agreement with the post holder.

Trust Management Structure

Full details of the Trusts current management structure can be viewed online. In summary, there are four clinical divisions each made up of constituent clinical service delivery units (CSUs). Each Division and CSU is led by a triumvirate of Divisional or Clinical Director (typically a doctor), general manager and lead nurse (or allied health professional). Medical staff are encouraged to take an active role in leadership and management, developing our clinical pathways over time and offering both high quality and value for money.

Qualifications / Registration

Essential

• oFull and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• oHolder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
• Medical Degree
• MRCP(UK) or equivalent.
• FRC Path or equivalent.

Knowledge

Essential

• oKnowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice

Desirable

• oBreadth of experience within and outside specialty
• oIT skills

Clinical Experience

Essential

• oPostgraduate experience, including higher medical training at specialist registrar or senior registrar level. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.

Desirable

• oExperience of managing patients with bleeding disorders
• oExperience of managing patients with sickle cell disorders

Communication Skills

Essential

• oAbility to communicate effectively through good verbal and written skills.
• oEvidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.

Teaching

Essential

• oA proven background in organising and delivering undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and research with evidence of training for the role is highly desirable.

Desirable

• oAbility to be able to appraise both trainees and other staff.
• oA qualification in Medical Education, such as a Diploma

Leadership/ Management skills

Essential

• oAbility to effectively organise and manage clinical workload.
• oAbility to motivate and develop training medical staff.

Desirable

• oInterest in medical management

Personal Attributes

Essential

• oAbility to work in a team and co-operate with all staff
• oEnthusiasm & ability to work under pressure

Other requirements

Essential

• oAbility to work independently as well as part of the Haematology team
• oTo balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole.
• oDemonstration of immunisation against Hepatitis B plus proof of HbsAg negative status.
• oWill be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remain on the Specialist Register.

Research and Audit

Essential

• oAble to appraise research
• oThorough understanding of the principles of audit
• oUnderstanding of Evidence Based Medicine

Desirable

• oPublications in peer reviewed journals in the field of haematology
• oParticipation in haematology-based research

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).