Consultant Haematologist with a Specialist Interest in Myeloma
Applications are welcomed for a Consultant post in Clinical Haematology (General Haematology) with a sub-specialty in Myeloma. This is a new full-time (10 PA) appointment for the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, based at Lincoln County Hospital.
The successful applicant will work with Consultant colleagues to develop the clinical and laboratory haematology service, organized on a Trust-wide basis. Inpatient chemotherapy is administered only at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital, while outpatient services are equivalent at all three sites. The Trust's cancer services are part of the East Midlands Strategic Clinical Network. Acute leukaemia and other patients requiring inpatient intensive chemotherapy are treated in Lincoln. All myeloma patients are managed by the Haematologists.
Main Duties of the Job
Responsibilities:
* The Clinical Haematology service comprises all Haematology/Oncology, general haematology, and haemostasis and thrombosis referrals for investigation, diagnosis, and treatment.
* There is additional responsibility for investigation and advice on the management of patients with haematological problems from all other areas, including ante-natal serology.
* This includes a bone marrow biopsy service for patients not under the direct care of the haematologists. Anticoagulant monitoring is managed within Primary Care.
About Us
Base: Lincoln County Hospital
We offer the following unique only to Lincolnshire:
* Direct links to the new £21 million Lincoln Medical School via Lincoln University, which is due to come online soon. The facility will include:
o 2 x 120 capacity lecture theatres
o Seminar space
o Caf and social learning space
o Library, Science Library, and Project Library
o Anatomy Suite and Clinical Skills Suite
o The entire building is designed to meet BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) standards.
Job Responsibilities
The Haematology Department is heavily involved in phase 2 and 3 international clinical trials, particularly in the field of myeloid malignancies and myeloma. You will have the opportunity to develop your own research interest and join a well-established translational molecular laboratory at the University of Lincoln, enriching your professional journey with lab-based research alongside clinical research.
For full details, please see the job description.
Person Specification
Clinical Skills
* FRCPath or equivalent
* Full GMC and Specialist registration
Experience
* Extensive experience and training in general haematology
* Experience of involvement in clinical research and audit
* Specialist interest and expertise in myeloma
Skills
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of an MDT
Special Requirements
* Commitment to further development of the haematology service
* Commitment to maintaining own education to a minimum standard set by the RCPath
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.
Consultant Haematologist and Myeloma MDT Lead
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