ConsultantHaematologyPermanent

Haematology Consultant

The Christie NHS FT

Crewe

Salary

£109,724 – £145,478

Training post

No

Trust type

Acute

Posted

3 weeks ago

About the role

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking an experienced and motivated Consultant Haematologist to join our team at Leighton Hospital. This is a 10 PA per week role with on-call commitments, working alongside three established consultants and a Lead Consultant to deliver a high-quality, patient-centred haematology service -including: Three consultant clinics per week - split between Haematology Oncology and classical HaematologyLiaison haematology for MCHT inpatientsLiaison haematology for GPsParticipation in Christie network MDTsOpportunities to develop a special interest with cross site working at The Christie in Withington As part of this appointment, candidates applying directly (not via an agency) will receive a one-off attraction payment of 20% of the first year's salary, subject to remaining in post for a minimum of two years. Flexible working options may be considered.

Haematology Consultant

The Christie NHS FT

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The successful post holder will be responsible for providing consultant level support to The Christie clinical haematology service and to implement best practice in Haematology. The role will include three outpatient clinics per week, responsibility for outpatients attending the Macmillan Cancer Care Unit for treatment and provision of specialist input into the care of inpatients at Leighton Hospital. The post holder will have considerable liaison with local General Practitioners for haematological advice and will join the existing consultant's rota to manage this. The post holder will be a core member of the haematology and lymphoma multi-disciplinary teams and the post also offers the opportunity to develop a special interest to suit the interests of the successful applicant and the unmet needs of the clinical haematology service.A full and extensive overview of the responsibilities are detailed in the job description attached

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

Person specification

Essential

FRCP / MRCP or equivalent AND FRCPath or equivalent
Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
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
Evidence of training and expertise in clinical and laboratory haematology
Experience of teaching/training
Clinical experience and knowledge in: General Haematology Blood Transfusion Coagulation Malignant Haematology
Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances.
Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice
Evidence of clinical leadership and people management skills.
Ensure delivery of a quality service
Able to implement policies and plans
Effectively review and allocate resources
Review and manage progress
Clear understanding of performance management and supports a performance culture
Accountable for performance of self and others
Empowers others to take responsibility
Able to develop and recognise the performance of others
Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital
Willingness to travel to other sites when necessary

Desirable

Additional research or teaching qualification
MD/PhD
Experience of recent and current research and or relevant publications.
Attendance at 'Teaching for Teachers' or similar course