About this role
Job summary
A full-time (10 PA) Consultant Haematologist post is available at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital (SMH), Aylesbury and Wycombe Hospital (WH). This is a substantive post and has been created from PAs that will become available within the department.
The successful applicant will join the 7 other substantive consultants in this busy department covering outpatient work at both WH and SMH and the combined inpatient ward at SMH. The appointee will join the haematology consultant out of hours rota (frequency 1 in 8). This includes working 1 in 8 weeks covering the ward/ inpatients and weekend providing a daily weekend consultant ward round for approximately 10 to 14 haematology inpatients at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, as well as on-call cover.
Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
FRCPath or equivalent and MRCP or equivalent are essential qualifications for this post.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to provide, alongside the current consultants, a comprehensive clinical and laboratory haematology service for Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
Candidates are expected to be broadly trained in haematology and must hold full and specialist registration (haematology), with a licence to practise, with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by the date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
Existing consultants are experienced in general and malignant haematology and currently have areas of special interest covering haemostasis and coagulation, transfusion, haemoglobinopathies and paediatric haematology and share general laboratory duties. The appointee will be invited to negotiate an area of special interest within the team as well as being experienced in general and malignant haematology.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families. What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description Job responsibilities
Responsibility, in conjunction with consultant colleagues, for the provision of a clinical and laboratory haematology and blood transfusion service for the population of Buckinghamshire. Clinical provision encompasses inpatient, day-case and outpatient services for both malignant and non-malignant haematological disease. Shared managerial responsibility on an agreed basis with colleagues. Provision of an out of hours on call service with consultant colleagues. Participation in undergraduate/postgraduate medical/nursing/laboratory staff teaching as appropriate. The post-holder will engage with the requirements of NCAG with regards to the local acute oncology service Provision of mutual cover with consultant colleagues for periods of annual leave, sickness and study leave on an equitable basis. Participation in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance procedures. It is expected that the postholder will be registered for CPD with the relevant Royal College. The postholder will be required to produce evidence of engagement with CPD as part of the appraisal and revalidation process. Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust will provide doctors with support to complete a regular annual appraisal and with the revalidation process and the appointee will fully engage with this. Any concerns about a medical practitioners fitness to practise raised by patients or staff of the designated body or arising from another source are dealt with under the Maintaining High Professional Standards Policy found on the Trust intranet.
Person Specification
Values Essential
Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow. Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued. Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential
Registerable medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) MRCP(UK) or an equivalent qualification FRCPath or an equivalent qualification Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: 1)Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (or a proposed CCT date be within 6 months of the interview 2)Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) 3)European Community Rights
EXPERIENCE Essential
Wide experience of malignant and non-malignant haematology including inpatient care Special interest / experience in sub-specialty area
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential
Experience in team leadership. Able to inspire, lead and motivate team. Engages colleagues Conversant with the development of clinical policy and guidelines Familiarity with clinical governance procedures and quality agenda Good written and spoken English. Highly developed communication skills Ability to plan and prioritise. Proactive about personal development. Sensitive to the needs of others Responsive to feedback and Change Personal experience of audit/supervision of audit projects. A clear understanding of clinical audit Experience of teaching doctors in Training Courses in training and teaching Research experience
OTHER REQUIREMENTS Transport Essential
Able to work provide out of hours emergency cover as part of an on-call rota including nights and weekends with the ability to return to the hospital if necessary Full driving license and access to a car
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).
Employer details Employer name Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Wycombe Hosptal
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2TT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)