About this role
Job summary
6 PA Paediatric Clinical Haematologist (Locum)
We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our paediatric haematology service to help further drive developments in our service and to complement the current team members. The paediatric haematology service provides multi-disciplinary care to children with non-malignant haematology conditions including haemoglobinopathies, bleeding disorders and general non-malignant haematology (including bone marrow failure syndromes and immunohaematology).
The service sits within the Children's Directorate, recently rated Outstanding by the CQC, and benefits from excellent working relationships with a wide range of paediatric sub-specialties and a busy consultative service.
Main duties of the job
The paediatric haematology service provides multi-disciplinary care to children with non-malignant haematology conditions including haemoglobinopathies, bleeding disorders and general non-malignant haematology (including bone marrow failure syndromes and immunohaematology).
The service sits within the Children's Directorate, recently rated Outstanding by the CQC, and benefits from excellent working relationships with a wide range of paediatric sub-specialties and a busy consultative service.
Clinical responsibilities of this post:
This is a fixed term (12 months) 6PA post based at St. George's Hospital.
About us
The paediatric haematology team currently run 5 non-malignant haematology clinics per week including subspecialty clinics in haemoglobinopathy and haemostasis along with a number of joint clinics with other specialities. The team also supports PICU, NICU, general paediatrics, foetal medicine, paediatric oncology and infectious diseases with an extensive consult service. It provides a tertiary advice service to surrounding hospitals in the South West Thames region.
The aim will be to develop further services within the local community and develop services with our regional DGH partners. The service is also keen to develop its research profile.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualification and Training Essential
Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practice) with GMC or be eligible for specialist registration within 6 months of interview or equivalent exp MRCP or evidence of equivalence or MRCPCH or evidence of equivalence 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 date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT CCT or its equivalence ideally in Haematology, Paediatric Oncology or Paediatrics
Desirable
Higher Qualification in non-malignant haematology Teaching qualification FRCPath or equivalence
Clinical Experience Essential
Broad experience in non-malignant paediatric haematology including: Haemoglobinopathies, Bleeding disorders, Immune haematology Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of paediatric haematology patients Competent to perform bone marrow biopsies independently Level 3 safeguarding training
Desirable
Teaching experience.
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Understanding of the principles of management. Broad knowledge of paediatric haematology Effective communicator, able to work well as part of a team
Desirable
Recognised management training. Area of interest in haematology to complement paediatric haematology services at St Georges. Initiated research during career to date
Skills Essential
Ability to write and implement management protocols/ guidelines Ability to organise and manage
Desirable
Enthusiasm to teach skills to others
Personal Essential
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Willingness to form links within and outside the trust Ability to maintain professionalism Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills Caring attitude to patients and parents Good ability to communicate Commitment to continuing medical education Flexible approach Commitment to speciality
Desirable
Ability to self-motivate and motivate others
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.
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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 St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation
Blackshaw Road, London,
Tooting, London
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)