Consultant Haematologist with Myeloma/Myeloid Interest
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Haematologist with amyeloma/myeloid interest to join a friendly, enthusiastic team at UHDB. This is an 10 PA replacement post joining a large team of consultants. Additional PAs could be discussed upon successful interview.
In-patient therapies are provided on a dedicated, 18 bedded, haematology ward, providing BSH level 2b care, including induction treatment and salvage therapies for AMLs and high-grade lymphomas. We have our own Acute Unit for unwell patients (CTAU) run by advanced clinical practitioners with medical supervision and shared with Oncology.
Our department currently accommodates 5 specialist Registrars from the East Midlands Deanery and 3 specialty Doctors. We have also an established teaching program for medical students from the University of Nottingham and overseas. The appointee will have the opportunity to shape the future of the service.
This is an exciting time in the evolution of haematology care at UHDB and we would be pleased to hear from any candidate wishing to consider this role and discuss ours and their vision for this.
Main duties of the job
We are currently looking to recruit a myeloma/myeloid consultant to join the team. This is a full-time post based at the Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton but any candidate who wishes to work less than full time will be considered and supported, taking into account service needs. Due to the Trust being a merged organisation there is a requirement to work across other sites.
The successful applicant will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for providing a comprehensive service in Clinical and Laboratory Haematology across Southern Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire, and will play an active part in decision making regarding the re-configuration of services in the Region.
The successful candidate will be actively involved in service development through innovation, restructuring and expansion of clinical trials and access to novel therapies.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer: o Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership developmento On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.o A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts about our Trust: o We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.o We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.o An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.o Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.o Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.o We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.o We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Job responsibilities
This is a replacement post for a Consultant Haematologist to develop our service across our hospital sites therefore we would welcome candidates who would like to develop a sub-specialist interest. Please find attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications · Essential
Possession of MRCP and FRCPath Full GMC Registration with licence to practice MBBS/MBChB Have CCT or be within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview and entry on GMC Specialist Register for Haematology by date of commencement OR Evidence that the GMC is processing the Specialist Registration application (MUST be provided prior to interview)
Desirable
Additional higher medical/ scientific degree Teaching, Research & Audit
Essential
Experience of & commitment to clinical audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP) Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and post graduates Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees Evidence of and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice Evidence of ability to supervise audid
Desirable
Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates Attended a recognised teaching training course Specific teaching qualification Evidence of ability to supervise research Clinical
Experience · Essential
Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of clinical governance. Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk. Evidence of independent clinical practice
Desirable
Specialist interest in management of myeloma/myeloid patients 1 year NHS experience Management and Admin
Experience · Desirable
Attended a management/leadership course Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
