Consultant Haematologist

These are two substantive consultant haematologist posts (each 10 PAs) based in West Hertfordshire Trust. First post is a replacement for retired colleague, second post is newly created as a result of increased workload.

The post holders will contribute to the provision of outpatient and inpatient care (BSH level 2b care), participate in the out-of-hours on-call service, contribute to laboratory service. The duties of the post will be required on both sites - Hemel Hempstead and Watford General Hospital.

Our Haematology team is going through significant development and changes, reflecting the situation in the NHS in post COVID era, addressing increased demand for haematology services in West Hertfordshire and we are looking forward to welcoming you to the team
- £7,000 golden hello paymentfor new recruits to be paid in 12 equal instalments
- £12k recruitment and retention fee year 1, 2 & 3(paid in equal monthly instalments) (new recruits)

**Interview date**: 18th April 2023
- Outpatient clinics at Hemel Hempstead Hospital: malignant haematological conditions, general haematology including clotting disorders.
- Inpatient care, including inpatient chemotherapy, is provided on acute site at Watford General Hospital. Clinical haematology team has dedicated inpatient haematology ward shared with endocrinology & diabetes team.
- Out of hours on-call service. Some weekdays and some weekends there is haematology specialist trainee participating in on-call rota together with consultant.
- Regular attendance of haemato-oncology MDT through videoconference between Watford General & Hemel Hempstead Hospital
- Laboratory work - appointee will have dedicated time for laboratory work: overseeing blood films reporting, reporting bone marrow aspirates, interpretation of laboratory results, liaising with haematology and transfusion laboratory staff and managers. SIHMDS service is provided by Imperial College Hospital London.
- Regular teaching for specialist haematology trainees & clinical supervision for IMT & FY1 doctors.
- Advice & guidance service for GPs, which is provided through electronic system

There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

The Trust is in line to receive government funding for major redevelopment works with construction due to start on new buildings in 2024.

Plans include a new building at Watford General Hospital to house all clinical services with our hospitals at Hemel Hempstead and St Albans being refurbished throughout with some new buildings.

But our redevelopment is not just about new buildings. Each of our three hospitals will have a clearer role and a higher level of specialist care. This is a unique chance to be at the forefront of national efforts to transform how healthcare is provided for local people. Our hugely experienced project team of senior clinicians, architects, planners and construction experts have shaped our plans which embrace the latest best practice, including advances in design and digital healthcare.

The Trust is delighted to have recently been awarded Teaching Hospital status in recognition of its wide and well-renowned role in educating doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We have recently opened a multi-storey car park at Watford General Hospital.

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As detailed in main duties of the job section

**Ward attending**: Consultants rotate on monthly basis
- frequency 1 in 4, with 3 consultant led ward rounds per week with board rounds on the other 2 days

The on-call rota is 1 in 6 weeks. During this week, consultant will also respond to any advice & guidance requests by GPs

Office space, PC with internet access, microscope and shared secretarial support will be provided

There is an active Trust-wide programme of clinical governance with 4 divisional meetings per year. In addition, there are 4 departmental haematology clinical governance half days. Attendance is mandatory

The haematologists are involved in an ongoing programme of audit; it includes nationally required audits for blood transfusion and anticoagulant services

There is a programme of consultant appraisal, job planning and revalidation which complies with national and Trust requirements

The appointee will be expected to participate in the above activities and comply with statutory requirements, in particular the health & safety programme, laboratory accreditation and other quality assurance schemes. Time will be set aside in the job plan for these activities.