About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Haematologist with a special interest in Haemostasis & Thrombosis.
The inherited bleeding disorder service provides care for adults and children with bleeding disorders living in South, Mid and West Wales. The service looks after 90 people with severe haemophilia. The comprehensive care centre is based in Cardiff but patients can access services at haemophilia centres in Cardiff, Swansea and Abergavenny. The aim is to deliver a seamless service at all sites, with input from the most relevant staff member. There is regular outreach to each centre as well as MDT meetings. The service has an active trials programme, facilitated by 3 research nurses and trials coordinator, who also deliver trials in thrombosis/ anticoagulation and ITP.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in wide range of clinical services.
Academic interests will be encouraged, research and teaching in collaboration with Cardiff University's School of Medicine will be expected.
Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.
Applicants should either be on the Specialists Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT/CESR(CP) at the time of interview.
Main duties of the job
This post will play a key role in delivering a high-quality Haemostasis & Thrombosis service across the designated hospital sites, working collaboratively with Consultant colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will provide specialist assessment and management for patients, ensure continuity of care, and contribute to safe, effective departmental delivery aligned to the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan. The role also includes supervision and support of junior medical staff, active participation in CPD and continuing medical education, and a strong commitment to clinical audit and Clinical Governance. Domiciliary consultations may be required in line with Health Board policy. The successful candidate will join the Haemostasis & Thrombosis on-call rota covering University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough and will undertake any additional agreed duties, including work with partner agencies.
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
You will be able to find a full job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. Please select "Apply now" to view in TRAC.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC registration with a licence to practise, On Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR (Combined Programme) due within 6 months of interview date FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
Desirable
PhD
Clinical Governance Essential
Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice Presentation of audit at an international meeting Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent) Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
Experience Essential
Experience in managing patients with Haemostasis & Thrombosis Experience as a H&T Fellow, Clinical Trial Fellow, or other specialist experience in this area of practice
Skills Essential
Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working Effective and demonstrable communication skills
Teaching Essential
Evidence of teaching medical / dental students and resident doctors / dentists
Research Essential
Evidence of active research interests Ability to critically appraise research
Managment Essential
Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process Evidence of effective leadership skills
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 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)