ConsultantHaematologyPermanent

Consultant in Clinical Haematology

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Stoke on Trent

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

Unknown

Trust type

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Posted

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About the role

UHNM are looking to appoint three Consultant Haematologists who are experienced in the specialisms of Myeloid, Myeloma or Lymphoma.

The successful candidates will be part of a team of haematologists with expertise in haemato-oncology (Lymphoma/Myeloma/Myeloid disorders). As part of this role, you will be required to attend the relevant MDTs, provide full clinical care of patients with blood disorders, predominantly haematological malignancy, specialist advice on all aspects of haematology to consultant colleagues, both within the Trust and Primary Care (advice and guidance), and provide clinical support for the laboratories, particularly commitment for blood film reporting. There will be a requirement to work at the County Hospital site one day per week (which includes one clinic). The appointees will have the opportunity and will be expected to take on leadership roles within 2 years of the post in the transplant programme and other areas as appropriate.

Consultant in Clinical Haematology

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

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The appointees will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the Haemato-Oncology service and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution of management. Subject to the provisions of the Trust Terms and Conditions of Service, the appointee will be expected to observe the Unit’s agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.

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The successful candidate will be part of a team of haematologists with a specific role in the Lymphoma, Myeloma or Myeloma team within the Directorate, as part of this role you will also be required to attend the relevant MDT’s for each site.

The appointee will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the Haemto-Oncology service and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution of management. Subject to the provisions of the Trust Terms and Conditions of Service, the appointee will be expected to observe the Unit’s agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.

In particular, where the appointee is involved in the management of employees of the Trust, he/she will be expected to follow the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures. The appointee will be expected to make sure there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of his/her patients to be able to contact him or her when necessary.

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University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

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Person specification

Essential

Full GMC Registration
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview)
Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
European Community Rights
MRCP UK or Equivalent FRCPath (or equivalent) MD or PhD
Recent wide experience in clinical and laboratory haematology.
Existing special interest in Myeloma or willingness to develop this.
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Able to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Able to work effectively within a team.
Experience of clinical audit.
Able to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making
Experience in teaching particularly of undergraduates. Recognised teaching skills course/ medical education qualification
Experience in Clinical or Academic Research
Recent publications in peer reviewed journals
Able to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
Able to plan strategically
Good physical health and mental health

Desirable

Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Experience of service development
Experience in Collaborating with other Centres
Recent publications in peer reviewed journals