Consultant - Haematology

This is a new post, created to meet increasing clinical demand. The post holder will join an established group of 7 consultants (pending College approval)
- The post holder will:

- provide Consultant Haematologist duties including outpatient and inpatient care, advice and guidance to other professionals and an on-call commitment;
- share responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Haematology Department;
- ensure maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of haematology patients;
- assist in teaching, training and supervision of junior staff and medical students where applicable;
- actively participate in both Departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit.
- This post would be suitable for an established consultant, or a trainee who holds a completed CCT or can show equivalence to the UK CCT.
- The appointee will have completed the approved Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board (JRCPTB) curriculum in haematology or be able to show (to an Advisory Appointments Committee) evidence of equivalence in knowledge, training and experience in clinical and laboratory haematology practice.
- The MRCP and the FRCPath in haematology (or their respective equivalents) are an essential requirement for the appointment.

Please see the job description and person specification
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- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England
- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

**PLEASE NOTE**: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side

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- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks

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