Consultant in Paediatric Haematology
1 month ago
Required to fill this replacement post within the Paediatric Haematology Department at the Leeds General Infirmary.
The Leeds paediatric haematology department has approximately 250 patients under the care of the paediatric specialist hemoglobinopathy treatment centre, with either sickle cell disease or thalassemia. There is currently one consultant overseeing the care of these patients and the appointee would join him to support the haemoglobinopathy team and develop the service in line with the National Service Specification. The overall aim of the service is to reduce levels of morbidity and mortality and improve the experience of all haemoglobinopathy patients by reducing inequities and improving timely access to high quality expert care.
In addition, we are looking for a colleague who may wish to lead the haemophilia service in the future to work alongside the existing haematologist and to participate in the joint adult and paediatric telephone advice on call service for the Leeds Children's Hospitals Inherited Bleeding Disorder Service which supports approximately 250 patients.
The appointee will also participate in the clinic providing care to children and young people with bone marrow failure disorders.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant should possess MB BS (or equivalent) FRCPath or equivalent qualification and MRCP or MRCPCH or equivalent and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.
Applicants should have established skills in Paediatric Non-Malignant Haematology and its related specialties including haemostasis and thrombosis, Leukaemia and Stem Cell Transplantation. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:
How I would integrate new therapies into the management of children with haemoglobinopathies and haemophilia.
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS: Monday 14 October 2024
About us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A& E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The best place to work
3. A centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and innovation
4. Hospitals that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post, we are looking for an enthusiastic paediatric haematologist to join the current lead consultant in non-malignant haematology to serve an increasing population of children with haematological disorders including thalassaemia and haemoglobinopathies, disorders of thrombosis and haemostasis and bone marrow failure.
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
The Leeds paediatric haematology department has approximately 250 patients under the care of the paediatric specialist hemoglobinopathy treatment centre, with either sickle cell disease or thalassemia. There is currently one consultant overseeing the care of these patients and the appointee would join him to support the haemoglobinopathy team and develop the service in line with the National Service Specification. The overall aim of the service is to reduce levels of morbidity and mortality and improve the experience of all haemoglobinopathy patients by reducing inequities and improving timely access to high quality expert care.
In addition, we are looking for a colleague who may wish to lead the haemophilia service in the future to work alongside the existing haematologist and to participate in the joint adult and paediatric telephone advice on call service for the Leeds Children's Hospitals Inherited Bleeding Disorder Service which supports approximately 250 patients.
The appointee will also participate in the clinic providing care to children and young people with bone marrow failure disorders.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
Desirable
Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff. Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.Other Criteria
Essential
Management & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
Desirable
Attendance at recognised management course.Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Relevant higher degree.Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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