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About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Haematologist to join an established team of consultantswho provide a full range of diagnostic and clinical haematology services and manage inpatients to BCSH Level 3. The post is a general Haematology post covering all areas of district general Haematology practice. The successful postholder will be supported in continuing professional development and will join a JACIE accredited service with an established transplant team. The department has a strong portfolio of trials and is supported by an active cancer clinical trials research team. The department prides itself on being a cohesive, collaborative and supportive place to work and would warmly welcome the right candidate. Applications will also be considered from those who wish to work part time and flexible working arrangements will be considered.

The Consultant team consists of 10 consultants and is supported by 3 NTN Specialist Registrars (ST3+), 3 Specialty Doctors, 1 Clinical fellow and 1 ST1/2, with additional junior medical staff covering the ward. We have expanded the nursing team to 1 Macmillan Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 1 Transfusion Practitioner and 7 Specialist Nurses, covering transplant, MPN, myeloma, lymphoma, myeloid disorders and haemoglobinopathy. The team are also well supported by 3 non-medical prescribing pharmacists. The successful candidate will join an established team within the Trust, working closely with Oncology and other specialities within the Trust as required. The post-holder will provide specialist Haematology services, together with appropriate teaching and supervision of junior doctors and medical students. He/she will be expected to work closely with general practitioners and hospital-based medical and laboratory staff to provide a seamless service and deliver high quality patient care. This includes managing inpatients to BCSH Level 3 care at the Regional Cancer Centre based at Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) on a rotational basis, though the post will include duties at both CGH and Gloucester Royal Hospital. The post is available at 10 PAs per week including on-call commitments shared with the other consultant colleagues on the rota, 1:8 depending on the agreed job plan. Whole-time, part-time or job share applicants welcome.

Person specification

Essential

Full GMC Registration and a licence to practise
On Specialist Register via: CCT or CESR-CP (Combined Programme) (proposed CCT/CESR-CP date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights
Higher qualifications equivalent to: MRCP MRCPath (Haematology)
Evidence of recent experience of caring for haematology patients to level 3
Self-motivating team worker
Communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team
Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
Ability to work under stress Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
Honesty and reliability
Enquiring, critical approach to work
Caring attitude to patients
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
Basic IT skills. Word processing, literature searching
Demonstration of ability to work with colleagues within the department, in management, nursing and other specialties to ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service.
Familiar with clinical governance with evidence of participation in audit and clinical governance programmes
Knowledge of QM processes
Ability to manage risk
Ability to manage change
Ability to deal with complaints
Commitment to CPD / CME
Ability to take part in and respond to appraisal
Experience in audit & clinical governance
Working knowledge of evidence based practice
Willingness to be involved in teaching all grades of hospital and professional staff
Ability to teach clinical and operative skills

Desirable

Higher degree Teaching qualification
Experience with clinical trials and research activity
A subspecialty expertise/ interest
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
Peer reviewed publication; presentation at national meeting
Understanding of medical information management systems
IT skills including database management and word processing skills
Attendance on a management course

Consultant in Haematology

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