About this role
Job summary
LOCUM SPECIALTY DOCTOR IN HAEMATOLOGY
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual who is keen to learn Haematology and join our Haematology Team.
The appointee will cover B6A Haematology Ward at MMUH Metropolitan University Hospital as well as day unit and clinics at Sandwell Campus.Applications are welcomed from candidates with some broad general medical experince preferably holding MRCP or equivalent . It is desirable that the appointee will ideally have experience and interest in haematology although previous experience is not essential.
In addition the applicant is desired to have experience in performing bone marrow procedures, although training can be given.
This is a locum replacement job for fixed term of 12 months starting as soon as possible. There are opportunities for applying for a substantive specialty doctor post likely to be advertised in near future.
Main duties of the job
This postholder is expected to help improve the management of inpatients and outpatients with haematological disorders- mainly haemato-oncology but also the opportunity to work with the sickle cell patients, general haematology, and thrombosis.
The job holder will be expected to cover B6a haemato-oncology ward on daily basis assisting consultant ward round and supervise resident doctors. The postholder will also perform bone marrow procedures in the ward and day unit, perform lumbar punctures and attend one full day of clinics at Sandwell Hospital.
There is no on call commitment with this post but can be negotiated.
The appointee will have the opportunity to learn and and will be encouraged developing laboratory expertise, clinical trials and research , teaching students , as well as CPD activities. There will be opportunities to attend courses, conferences and the regular regional SPR training. The consultants are all supportive and experienced and would encourage the appointee to help develop career progression as required. Previous specialty doctors in the unit have successfully managed to pass FRCPath exams and also obtained CCST.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description Job responsibilities
The working week for a full-time specialty doctor is comprised of 10 programmed activities (PAs) each of which has a nominal timetable value of 4 hours. Programmed activities that take place outside the hours of 7am and 7pm Monday and Friday or at weekends or on public holidays will have a timetable value of three hours rather than four. A job plan and work schedule will set out agreed arrangements for how work is organized.
The post holder will not be directly involved in the care of haemoglobinopathy patients, however there is a joint on call over weekends for both services. There is a well-established Regional Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia centre (SCAT) within the Trust located at newly build MMUH hospital site and two of the current Consultants in post take the lead in this expanding area. SWBH NHS Trust has been procured jointly with Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Trust as the Haemoglobinopathy Coordinating Centre (HCC) for Sickle
Cell Disease in the West Midlands, and for Thalassaemia for both East and West Midlands. (NHS England Specialist Services Commissioning Haemoglobinopathies)
The newly purpose build Haemoglobinopathy centre (SCAT center) is based on Midland Metropolitan University Hospital providing specialist clinical and laboratory expertise and has a full team of consultants and specialist registrars and nurse specialists providing care for the local population as well as the region. The Haemoglobinopathy Clinical Nurse Specialists and the team of nurses, Clinical Psychologist and support staff at the SCAT centre offer a comprehensive service to patients with Haemoglobinopathy disorders. The SCAT centre has a day treatment centre with outpatient facilities at MMUH and also operates an outreach service to support patients with red cell diseases. There is a Haematology Matron / Lead nurse who is also the Lead Chemotherapy nurse for the trust.
The unit now also takes lead on Community Haemoglobinopathy service in collaboration with Birmingham Childrens Hospital. The SCAT team currently participates in major clinical trials in haemoglobinopathies including gene therapy and stem cell transplantation in collaboration with University Hospital Birmingham.The SCAT being a regional centre in Midlands, hence provides advice to all other centres in Midland including exchange transfusion.
To further develop our services, there is a proposal to develop a 24 hours open hyperacute haemaglobinopthay centre in line with national commissioning, there is approval for recruiting another consultant to take a lead in its development.
Person Specification
Qualifications: Essential
oMBBS
Desirable
oA post-graduate qualification (eg MRCP or MRCpath)
Clinical Experience: Essential
oExtensive experience at SHO or higher grade or equivalent. oTrained in recognised posts.
Desirable
oExperience in Haematology
Clinical Effectiveness Essential
oExperience of conducting clinical audit
Teaching and Training experience: Essential
oAbility to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
Other Requirements: Essential
oFull GMC Registration
Desirable
Able to perform bone marrow biopsies
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 Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address SWB NHS Trust
Grove Lane
Smethwick
B66 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)