Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Haematologist to join a friendly and enthusiastic team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Whilst this appointment is a Health Board wide appointment, this post will be based at Royal Glamorgan Hospital.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is one of the largest Health Boards in Wales and was formed in 2019. It is situated near of the vibrant cities of Cardiff, Swansea and Bristol and is enriched with magnificent scenery including beautiful beaches and the stunning Brecon Beacons national park. Welsh history, culture, music and of course rugby lie at the heart of the Health Board.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Interview date: 21st February 2024
Main duties of the job
The post requires malignant and general haematological work. Candidates with any field of interest are encouraged to apply. However, it is desirable to have an interest and experience in haematological malignancy and chemotherapy. The work will be shared equally with the other consultants to provide clinical, laboratory, liaison haematology service and on call. The development of a special interest by the appointee is encouraged and would be in line with the clinical interest of the Health Board.
Both Royal Glamorgan Hospital and Prince Charles Hospital have a dedicated day unit equipped to perform chemotherapy and routine haematological procedures. The unit based in RGH has 6 transfusion/chemotherapy chairs and the unit based in PCH has 8 transfusion/chemotherapy chairs. A new 14 chair unit is planned as part of the refurbishment of Prince Charles Hospital which is well underway.
At Cwm Taf Morgannwg we have an expanding service and we have recently appointed an extra cancer CNS and Cancer Navigator whilst we continue to enjoy excellent chemotherapy pharmacy support. We have several senior chemotherapy nurses, and hold both local and regional MDT meetings.
The Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB Haematology service, whilst performing BCSH level 2 Haematology, has close links with the regional Haematology and BMT centre based in the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, some 12 miles away.
Potential applicants are encouraged to visit and to meet the current team and consultants.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed job description and further information about our team/ service, please see attached JD & PS which is attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed job description and further information about our team/ service, please see attached JD & PS which is attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Eligibility
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification
- 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
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Desirable
- Higher academic degree (e.g. MSc, MD/PhD)
- MRCP or show evidence of equivalent qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience and ability in all areas of clinical haematology
- Proven experience in haematological oncology
- Proven experience and competence in reporting bone marrow/trephines and blood films
Desirable
- Management qualifications or experience
- Proven record of service development
- Laboratory based research
Circumstances, Availability and Mobility
Essential
- Demonstrate timely travel arrangements to enable delivery of duties
Person Specification
Qualifications and Eligibility
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification
- 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
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Desirable
- Higher academic degree (e.g. MSc, MD/PhD)
- MRCP or show evidence of equivalent qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience and ability in all areas of clinical haematology
- Proven experience in haematological oncology
- Proven experience and competence in reporting bone marrow/trephines and blood films
Desirable
- Management qualifications or experience
- Proven record of service development
- Laboratory based research
Circumstances, Availability and Mobility
Essential
- Demonstrate timely travel arrangements to enable delivery of duties
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).
