About this role
Job summary
The successful candidate will work alongside the Specialist Registrar and Nurse Practitioners to deliver in-patient, ambulatory and out-patient care to haematology patients. You will have opportunity to work across both aspects of transplantation / CART and general haematology.
Cardiff and Vale haematology provides secondary services, including treatment of malignant and non-malignant disease, to the population of Cardiff and Vale and a tertiary haematology service to the southern Health Boards.
Inpatient haematology care includes all inpatient chemotherapy, cellular therapy and complication management of disease or treatment consequences. Patients under 25 years are predominantly treated on the Teenage Cancer Trust Unit.
The South Wales Blood and Marrow Transplant (SWBMT) Programme is a JACIE accredited programme which incorporates adult, teenage/young adult and paediatric services on the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) site and an adult autologous service at Singleton Hospital, Swansea. The catchment area accounts for 77% of the Welsh population and spans 6 of 7 Welsh Local Health Boards, encompassing the South Wales Cancer Network (SWCN). The clinical programme is supported by a collection, processing and storage facility on the UHW site and holds an HTA license.
Main duties of the job
BMT/CART
There is a dedicated BMT specialist registrar on a 6 monthly rotation attached to the BMT/CART programme responsible for in-patient, out-patient and day centre activity. In addition, funding is approved through the Wales Deanery rotation for a senior BMT specialist registrar post, which is filled according to interest by trainees. A comprehensive training programme covering the core aspects of BMT is provided by BMT consultants during the rotation. The post holder will work alongside the BMT SpR.
General HaematologyOne Specialist Registrar is allocated to provide in-patient cover for patients on B4 Haematology, Teenage Cancer Trust Unit and Ambulatory Care Unit. The post holder will work alongside the Specialist Registrars and share responsibility of the oversight of the management of in-patient, day case and outpatients. Clinical fellows are included in training opportunities where appropriate
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description Job responsibilities
Further information regarding this post can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or Equivalent MRCP Part 1
Desirable
Intercalated Degree MSc or PHD Academic Excellence (Prizes, Merits, Distinctions, etc...) Full MRCP
Previous Experience Essential
Clinical Experience with good range of general medicine Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities Essential
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. Up to date with current medical practices. Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary. Research and Interests relevant to speciality.
Desirable
Audit. Teaching.
Attitude, Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics Essential
Motivated and efficient. Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues. Flexible, caring and hardworking. Ability to work as part of a team.
Personal Qualities Essential
Evidence to work both alone and in a team. Motivates and efficient. Committed to working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Other Requirements Essential
Current GMC certificate with a licence to practise. Satisfactory immigration status for length of contract. Satisfactory Health Clearance. Satisfactory DBS Clearance.
Desirable
Ability to speak Welsh.
Additional Clinical Experience Desirable
Experience of working in Haematology
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).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)