Consultant Haematologist

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex are delighted to offer the position of a full (or part) time Consultant Haematologist to work alongside our team of 5 Haematologists in the Western half of the trust. This position is based primarily in St Richards Hospital, Chichester in a beautiful part of West Sussex. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward looking colleague to work within our close knit team.

The Haematology department provides an extensive haemato-oncology practice to level 2b care, as well as general haematology incl obstetrics and paediatrics, transfusion medicine and is a UKHCDO accredited Haemophilia Centre

This is an exciting opportunity to become involved in developing a clinically led, integrated Haematology Service within the wider trust along the South Coast and offers the applicant the opportunity and encouragement to develop a chosen specialist interest . We offer flexible working, the potential for cross site working and have a 1 in 6 out of hours on-call rota (which may change to a 1 in 12 in the coming months)

Main duties of the job

To fulfil the role of a Consultant Haematologist in providing full clinical care to those with blood disorders and inpatient care to those with haematological malignancy up to and including BSCH level 2B care.

To support colleagues with specialist advice on all aspects of Haematology both within the trust and in primary care.

To provide clinical support to the Haematology Laboratory

To actively engage in departmental meetings, clinical governance and teaching to our Spr's and clinical fellow

To become actively involved in our Haematology trials portfolio

About us

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointee will be expected to fulfil all job roles of a Consultant Haematologist. They will provide inpatient care for haematology patients up to and including BCSH level 2B. They will be expected to attend clinics for both new and follow up patients, participate in MDT and departmental meetings and participate regularly in audit and guideline production. In addition we would expect the appointee to complete all patient-related administrative duties in a timely manner as well as bone marrow and blood film reporting, participate in safe intrathecal chemotherapy administration and support our Sprs in bone marrow aspiration and biopsy . They would also be expected to provide consultative advice to other healthcare professionals within the hospital and primary care settings.

We have a very active trials department covering both malignant and non malignant disciplines and are regularly within the top ten recruiters to national trials. We currently have the following open to recruitment or in follow up within the trust: AML18, REMoDL-A, Flair, RADAR, Fitness, Mithridate and Victor.

The appointee will be expected to participate in clinical trials and maintain good clinical practice. The Trust has an active Research Support team, and other research and development is encouraged.

The appointee will be expected to maintain their clinical personal development and attend annual appraisal and revalidation.

As a Consultant Haematologist, we would expect the appointee to act as a leader within the department and champion the goals of the department and the organisation as a whole.

The trust runs monthly mandated clinical governance half day with presentations from individual departments or stand-alone afternoons for departmental issues. Both hospitals currently have individual MDTs and regular teaching sessions within department. There is an active audit programme being led by the audit lead Dr Narat and materially assisted by the hospital audit department. Participation in fortnightly journal club and other educational meetings is encouraged

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

oBasic medical degree oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice oCCT in Specialty or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Desirable

Higher degree

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential

oUnderstanding of clinical risk management oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff oBroad haematological experience and expertise to include haemato-oncology, general haematology, haemostasis and thrombosis, transfusion medicine and laboratory expertise oProficiency in obtaining bone marrow aspirate and trephine samples oExpertise in reporting bone marrow aspirate and blood film samples oProficiency in removal of Hickman lines oProficiency in safe administration of intrathecal chemotherapy

Desirable

oAn emerging specialist interest

Knowledge

Desirable

oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning

Essential

oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research

Essential

oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

Research experience Publications Prizes and honours

Career Progression & Personal Attributes

Essential

oAppropriate progression of career to date oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

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