Haematology Consultant

Job overview
- 10PA basic contract, which includes 1 PA for on call, and further PAs could be allocated according to job planning and based on service demand and Trust requirements.
- Support to develop own subspeciality interest.
- Become involved in teaching, training, and research.
- Developing leadership skills and supporting the service development

Main duties of the job
- 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.
- Actively participating in research and quality improvement projects.
- Actively participate in both Departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit.
- The post holder will be required to work in partnership with colleagues of all disciplines, external links to the Trust and service users, to ensure the creation of a quality service.

The post holder will be expected to commit to shared goals in the department by building effective teams and partnerships and valuing the roles and contributions of others.

Working for our organisation

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

**Qualifications**:
Essential criteria
- The MRCP and FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent training and experience
- Registration on the GMC Specialist Register-CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or equivalence)

Desirable criteria
- Post Graduate Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc
- To be recognised as Clinical and Educational Supervisor as defined by the GMC Trainer Standards

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential criteria
- Ability to interpret and report on laboratory data
- Broad knowledge and expertise in clinical haematology and general medicine

Desirable criteria
- Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of good organisational and leadership skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
- Ability to manage risk and end of line decisions

Desirable criteria
- Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency setting
- Proven teaching abilities

We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.

We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.

**For posts advertised on a fixed term contract basis, we will offer secondments only for NHS appointments. Fixed term contracts will be only be offered for external non-NHS appointments.***

Employer certification / accreditation badges

**Applicant requirements**:
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.