About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Haematologist to undertake 10PAs at the North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust.
The Department is a specialist centre for haemoglobin and red cell disorders, operating as the centre for a large Red Cell Network. We also treat a wide range of malignant and benign conditions, including level 2B malignant haematology patients (salvage chemotherapy for lymphoma), with the exception of haemophilia, intensive treatment of acute leukaemia and bone marrow transplantation. We offer a comprehensive nurse-led anticoagulation service and we have an established hospital transfusion service.
Applicants must have full registration with the GMC including a License to Practice and be on the Specialist Register (or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join a dynamic and friendly team to provide a full range of Clinical Haematology services at NMUH.
The post-holder will have a comprehensive training in haematology and will be capable of handling the range of clinical and laboratory haematology problems that occur in the setting on a district general hospital. The post-holder will be encouraged and supported to develop an interest in myeloid disorders and will also lead on immune haematological disorders such as ITP and autoimmune haemolytic anaemia.
The appointee will be expected to work with other specialities to develop service pathways and guidance related to cancer-associated thrombosis. and to develop the department's research portfolio in non-malignant haematology.
The post-holder will review General Haematology referrals, including two-week wait target referrals. They will be encouraged and supported to develop a specific interest in thrombosis, leading on obstetric haematology matters. They will also be the named lead for patients with immune-related haematological disorders.
The post-holder will also have an opportunity to play an active role in the North London non-malignant research network, and to develop the research portfolio and drive recruitment into clinical studies involving non-malignant disorders at NMUH.
About us
This large acute Trust, serving a population of approximately 500,000 in North London, is a busy and ambitious hospital housed largely in recently refurbished facilities. The post-holder will be part of an enthusiastic and friendly team of 6 consultant haematologists, 6 trainee doctors; 3 nurse specialists and a highly experienced Transfusion Practitioner. The team prides itself of its great deal of team-spirit and co-operation, with much flexibility and mutual support. The appointee will participate in an in-patient attending rota as well as in a 1 in 5 on-call rota out of hours.
Job description Job responsibilities
This post is available for 10.5 Programmed Activities (8.5 PAs direct clinical care and 1.5 PAs supporting professional activities). There is an expectation that by taking on other SPA roles, this ratio will become 7.5 DCC to 2.5 SPA and the provisional timetable has been written to reflect this.
An indicative job plan/timetable for this post with indicative Programmed Activities (PAs) is provided below. A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and their clinical manager in line with the Job Planning Guidelines in force in the Trust. Once agreed with the clinical manager, job plans are signed off by the Divisional Director and reviewed annually, as per the provisions of the Consultant Contract for England 2003 under which this post is offered.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
MRCP or equivalent medical degree Full GMC registration (and with a licence to practise) Applicants that are UK trained, must hold an FRCPath (Haematology) and 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 require evidence of equivalence to the FRCPath and a UK CCT.
Desirable
Post Graduate degree
Experience Essential
Clinical Training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT with broad experience in Clinical Haematology Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the management of broad range of haematological disorders seen in a DGH setting.
Desirable
Experience in managing and leading clinical and laboratory services Subspecialist experience in thrombosis and/or ITP
Skills & Abilities Essential
Ability to work as part of multidisciplinary team Commitment to continuous professional development Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and relatives Ability to work in a pressurised environment Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills Experience of service development and quality improvement initiatives Evidence of participation in audit Experience on providing high quality training and education to undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
Data analysis Leadership skills and evidence of participation in management training Communication Course Training in teaching or Teaching Qualification
Knowledge Essential
Broad-based knowledge of haematological conditions- including thrombosis and bleeding, haematological malignancies, red cell disorders Laboratory haematology and transfusion medicine Audit and quality improvement Understanding principles of governance Principles of learning, teaching and education
Other Essential
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written in English, and an ability to relate to staff and patients. Ability to stay calm under pressure. Team player Ability to support and motivate staff during periods of pressure
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 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address North Middlesex University Hospital
Sterling Way
London
N18 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)