Consultant Haematologist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Haematologist to join a friendly and enthusiastic team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Whilst this appointment is a Health Board wide appointment, this post will be based at Royal Glamorgan Hospital.

The successful candidate will aim to start in February 2025, due to retirement within the team.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is one of the largest Health Boards in Wales and was formed in 2019. It is situated near of the vibrant cities of Cardiff, Swansea and Bristol and is enriched with magnificent scenery including beautiful beaches and the stunning Brecon Beacons national park. Welsh history, culture, music and of course rugby lie at the heart of the Health Board.

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Main duties of the job

The post requires malignant and general haematological work. Candidates with any field of interest are encouraged to apply. However, it is desirable to have an interest and experience in haematological malignancy and chemotherapy. The work will be shared equally with the other consultants to provide clinical, laboratory, liaison haematology service and on call. The development of a special interest by the appointee is encouraged and would be in line with the clinical interest of the Health Board.

The Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB Haematology service, whilst performing BCSH level 2 Haematology, has close links with the regional Haematology and BMT centre based in the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, some 12 miles away.

Potential applicants are encouraged to visit and to meet the current team and consultants.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will find a detailed job description and person specification attached to this advert. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Eligibility

Essential

Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview) FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification - E Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT

Desirable

MRCP or show evidence of equivalent qualification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Proven experience and ability in all areas of clinical haematology Proven experience in haematological oncology Proven experience and competence in reporting bone marrow/trephines and blood films

Desirable

Management qualifications or experience Proven record of service development Laboratory based research

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Excellent written and oral communication skills Good computer skills

Interests and Personal Disposition

Essential

Proven leadership skills and a responsible attitude A commitment to provision of a strong clinically-orientated service Interest in teaching and training medical and non-medical staff - E Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well in multi-disciplinary environment within and outside the department Good organisational skills, ability to work to deadlines, work on own initiative and priorities workload

Desirable

Interest in other specialties outside the field of haematology Active interest in research and development

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