As part of a collaborative venture between The Christie NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) and Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT), we are pleased to offer the opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic consultant to join the clinical haematology service based at Leighton Hospital.
This job role is for 10 PAs per week to support the development of clinical haematology services across the southern sector of the Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cancer Network (GMCCN) and the delivery of clinical and laboratory haematology on the Leighton Hospital site. Flexibility may be considered for those who are unable to work full-time due to personal reasons.
This role will also receive a one-off attraction payment of 20% of the first year's annual salary (pre-tax, NI contributions) on commencement of employment. The payment will form part of the contract of employment to support continuity and delivery of service, and there will be the requirement for the post holder to remain in post for a minimum period of 2 years. Please note this will only be applicable for individuals applying directly and not via an agency.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be responsible for providing consultant level support to the development of the clinical haematology service and to implement best practice in Haematology.
The role will include three outpatient clinics per week, responsibility for outpatients attending the Macmillan Cancer Care Unit for treatment, and provision of specialist input into the care of inpatients at Leighton Hospital. The post holder will have considerable liaison with local General Practitioners for haematological advice and will join the existing consultant's rota to manage this.
The post holder will be a core member of the leukaemia/myeloma and lymphoma multi-disciplinary teams and the post also offers the opportunity to develop a special interest to suit the interests of the successful applicant and the unmet needs of the MCHFT Clinical haematology service. A full and extensive overview of the responsibilities is detailed in the job description attached.
About us
The Christie haematology service acts as a tertiary referral centre for the management of patients with haematological malignancies and bone marrow failure. Inpatient haematology and transplant services for both adults and Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) patients are provided by the 31 bedded Palatine Treatment Ward and the 4 bedded Withington Ward. Outpatient haematology services are provided by the Haematology and Transplant Day Unit (HTDU) and the ambulatory care facility. The Christie haematology service has grown extensively over the past few years with the development of new treatments and CAR T. Services are now delivered at 2 other trusts with plans to expand services closer to home further.
The MCHFT clinical haematology department, based at Leighton Hospital, is run by a highly motivated team providing outpatient, day care, and inpatient service to BCSH level 2a.
The directorate has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued. You will be joining a senior team with a clear focus on patient care and experience. Our combined resources, strategies, and talented workforce enable us to deliver a wider variety of high-quality services that are based on best practice and are continually improving.
Job responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
* FRCP / MRCP or equivalent AND FRCPath or equivalent
* 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
* Additional research or teaching qualification
* Management Training
* MD/PhD
Experience
* Clinical experience and knowledge in: General Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Coagulation, Malignant Haematology
* Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances
* Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical, and political issues which govern medical practice
* Experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
* Attendance at 'Teaching for Teachers' or similar course
* Teaching qualification
Management / Audit
* Evidence of clinical leadership and people management skills
* Ensure delivery of a quality service
* Able to implement policies and plans
* Effectively review and allocate resources
* Review and manage progress
* Clear understanding of performance management and supports a performance culture
* Accountable for performance of self and others
* Empowers others to take responsibility
* Able to develop and recognise the performance of 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.
£105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata plus recruitment premium outlined in advert text.
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