Locum Consultant in Haematology

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Locum Consultant to work in Haematology and join our team at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to be involved in the future development of Haematology services, for which there is a high level of commitment within the Trust, and with partner post will be based at the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, however the post holder will be expected to work across the two hospital sites.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be undertaking inpatient and outpatient work. The post holder is encouraged to develop his/her own sub-specialty interest.Applications are encouraged from experienced Locum consultants wishing to take up a new challenge or newly accredited consultants who will be supported through our highly regarded development are 2 dedicated ANP's for Haematology that provide follow up clinics, telephone advice lines and supports the junior doctors and nursing staff. The department also has a Haematology specialist nurse who supports the cancer patients through their pathway.

There is a dedicated Oncology/Haematology ward based on the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary site and an assessment area for ward are two dedicated day case facilities, one on Greenlea unit at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, that opened in October 2015. The other is in the Macmillan Unit at Calderdale Royal Hospital. The Trust has a Chemotherapy Clinical Nurse Specialist and a well-established Chemotherapy Team to support.

About us

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional place to work with many amazing teams of hard working and dedicated staff, delivering high standards of patient care. We have made significant changes in the way we work to meet the challenges of the changing NHS, and were rated by the Care Quality Commission as Good in June 2018.

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is at the forefront of the digital health revolution. With the launch of a full Electronic Patient Record in 2017 the Trust started on its journey to be the safest, most efficient and patient centred trust in the NHS. EPR is part of an ongoing project to develop a digital ecosystem within the trust to become a truly paperfree organisation. With this modernisation there are future opportunities for research, development in this rapidly developing field of medicine. Through working at CHFT you can be part of this innovative area aiming to bring safer and more effective care to our patients.

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visitOur Future Plans - CHFT (

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a Full Time post providing 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), but applicants wishing to work part-time are also encouraged to apply and job plans will be adjusted accordingly, and by negotiation with appointees.

Please see job description attached to advert which details all of the responsibilities and duties of this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MRCP or equivalent Specialist registration for Haematology is preferred (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK) but consideration will be given to applicants with relevant consultant level experience or trainees in a UK training scheme who are within 6 months of attaining specialist registration. Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise

Desirable

Relevant higher degree

Experience and Achievements

Essential

Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of the Haematology specialty

Desirable

Also, should have significant minor procedures experience and any other post graduate qualifications that can advance the department needs would be preferable Understanding current issues within the wider NHS Attendance at a recognised management course Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions

Teaching and Training

Essential

Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.

Desirable

Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications Training in clinical and educational supervision Attendance at a teaching course

Audit and Research

Essential

Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects

Desirable

Critical Appraisal Skills Evidence of knowledge of research methodology

Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment

Essential

Good communication and empathy skills with patients Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload Ability to manage high pressure situations clinical crisis Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare

Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities

Desirable

Evidence of continual learning and development Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others Evidence of innovation Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser

General

Essential

Eligibility to work in the UK Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the

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