Locum Consultant Haematologist
3 days ago
Job summary
Applications are invited for a 10 PA Full time Locum Consultant Haematologist to cover a period of maternity leave based at Epsom Hospital with cross site attending and on call at St. Helier Hospital. The post is available from July 1st 2024.
This is large acute Trust serving a population of approximately 500,000 in South West London and Surrey comprising two acute hospitals, one in Epsom and one in Carshalton. Clinical and laboratory haematology work is conducted at both sites, with an inpatient unit for patients receiving high-intensity chemotherapy at St Helier. The Trust is a major provider of clinical teaching for St George's Hospital Medical School and has close links with the Royal Marsden Hospital for tertiary level haemato-oncology services.
The successful candidate will join an established and enthusiastic team of 8 WTE consultants, and will be expected to be broadly skilled and to take part in clinical and laboratory duties at both St Helier and Epsom General Hospitals.
A Consultant wishing to work less than 10 PA's will also be considered for the post. Modification of the job content would be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive Haematology service to patients.
1 To comply with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' at all times.
2 To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
3 To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Leads.
4 To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
5 On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).
6 To participate in the Trust's Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
7 To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care.
8 To demonstrate flexibility according to departmental requirements after discussion with the Clinical Lead.
About us
The clinical haematology services at Epsom and St Helier comprise an integrated service with joint Clinical Leads Dr Sneha Muthalali and Dr Caroline Ebdon.
At both sites the Haematology and Chemical Pathology laboratories have merged to form a Trust wide Blood Sciences department. Dr Caroline Ebdon, Dr Sneha Muthalali and Dr Helen Johnstone are joint heads of the Blood Sciences laboratory service across site. There is a Blood Sciences Service Manager who is directly responsible to the joint heads of department. He delegates managerial and scientific duties to other senior scientific staff, notably the scientific leads of the various laboratory sections.
The Department has improved its links with the Royal Marsden Hospital (RMH) in recent years, and RMH now provides funding for Pathology Reporting within the Centre for Molecular Pathology (HMDS).
Clinical Haematology outpatients, inpatient and day case activity is also managed by the Clinical Services Division.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific Duties of this post:
9 The appointee will contribute to the clinical care of patients referred to the Haematology Department at both St Helier and Epsom General Hospitals.
10 Participate in 4 out-patient clinics per week.
11 The appointee may participate in the clinical rotas for the management of the inpatients at St Helier Hospital, but will not have their own dedicated beds for admission of patients at Epsom General Hospital.
12 The appointee will have an office with own desk and personal computer. They will have access to a microscope, including 2 headed microscopes for teaching purposes.
13 Dedicated secretarial support is provided by shared medical secretaries/patient pathway co-ordinators.
14 Responsible for advising all laboratory users, including general practitioners, on general haematology problems, as required.
Laboratory Duties:
As a Consultant Haematologist the appointee should participate in the professional aspects of the laboratory service. These are in line with the Strategic Review of Pathology Services (NHS Executive) and stipulate that the appointed candidate will, in collaboration with the Clinical Leads and Directorate Manager:
15 Ensure that the process of producing the information contained in a pathology report is carried out to the required professional standard.
16 Determine the pattern of procedures that is carried out in response to a request for a report or opinion on a sample
17 Monitor and influence demand for pathology services
18 Contribute to the strategic planning of the service
19 Participate in laboratory management meetings
20 Enable effective multi-professional audit
21 Participate in appropriate teaching, training, and research and development programmes.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC Appropriate higher medical qualification MRCP or show evidence of equivalent qualification, FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
BSc or MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
Clinical Experience
Essential
Broad expertise with high standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision Expertise in the diagnosis and management of patients with haematological malignancies and general haematological disorders Knowledge of evidence-based practice Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
Evidence of participation in Audit and understanding of underlying principles Broad range of IT skills. Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT Supervision of post graduate trainees Personal time management skills Understanding of Clinical Governance and the individual responsibilities it implies Ability to organise in-patient and out-patient waiting lists
Desirable
Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development
Teaching Experience
Essential
Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
Teaching skills course Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/post graduates Experience of supervising junior doctors Experience of teaching lay groups and other staff groups Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Research Experience
Essential
Experience of clinical trials Knowledge of the principles involved in research Ability to contribute to change management Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems Ability to critically review research
Desirable
Publications in peer review journals
Personal Attributes
Essential
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to communicate with patients and relatives Commitment to continuing professional development Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels Willingness to work with Consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service-
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