About this role
Job summary
Key Responsibilities
The appointee will join the Haematology Team as a Trust appointed Registrar and share in the responsibilities of care of patients on the wards, assisting in clinics and laboratory reporting. Practical skills will include bone marrow biopsy and lumbar punctures. Previous haematology experience is desirable but not essential. Training will be given in all aspects of the job as required. Participation in teaching, audit and research will be expected.
The post holders will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality service, helping to drive a multi-disciplinary team approach to care within the specialty.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include
- Providing support for Core Doctors and Foundation Doctors working in Haematology
- Participation in audit and research
- Maintain continued professional development.
- Attend educational and multidisciplinary sessions.
- Teach medical students, Core doctors and Foundation doctors
- Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave
Although this post is not approved for postgraduate training, the duties are the same as the existing specialty training posts. The successful candidate will be assigned a consultant clinical supervisor and will be encouraged to maintain an educational portfolio with appropriate assessments to their level of experience. There are regular departmental lunchtime teaching sessions which are open to all medical staff to attend. There are also a wide range of opportunities to participate in clinical audit and improvement projects.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
Desirable
- Full MRCP desirable but not essential
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of completion of Core Training or equivalent 2 year training programme
Desirable
- Demonstrable skills and experience of Clinical Haematology desirable
- Experience as a Medical Specialty Trainee 3+ or equivalent desirable
Additional criteria
Essential
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
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.
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
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hosp, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Southwick Hill Road
Portsmouth
England
PO6 3LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)