Consultant Haematologist

We are inviting applications for 0.8wte Consultant Haematologist with an interest in Red Cell and General Haematology which is a new post

Applicants will have completed CCT or equivalent (Portfolio Pathway) and must be on the Specialist Register.

The key duties and responsibilities of the post will be to:

• Provide a specialist clinical and laboratory haematology service that is complimentary and enhancing to the current service.
• Maintain an up-to-date and evidence-based broad knowledge of both clinical and laboratory haematology. Expertise in performing and reporting diagnostic bone marrow aspirates is essential.
• Take part in the haematology on-call rota with the on-call consultant being responsible for all in-patient haematology matters and GP and laboratory queries.
• Work closely with haematology colleagues to share in the care of patients with blood disorders in the trust.
• Provide a consultatory and advisory service to colleagues in other specialties in both the Trust and Primary Care Attend the weekly multi-disciplinary team meeting for General Haematology/ haemato-oncology and Regional Haemoglobinopathy MDT.
• Take an active part in educational programmes for trainee doctors, medical students and other nursing and supportive staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits.

At ESNEFT we provide hospital and community health services to more than one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

As one of the largest NHS organisations in England, we employ over 12,000 staff and are committed to providing excellent opportunities for learning, development and career progression. Flexible working options will be considered for all roles where service needs allows.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters. We concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause delays for our staff and patients.

We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with the implementation of Epic electronic patient record. This will transform the way we work.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Isobel Chalmers Job title: Consultant Haematologist and Clinical Lead Email address: Isobel.Chalmer@esneft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07753618951