Consultant Haematologist with Myeloid Interest
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Haematologist with a myeloid and myeloproliferative disorders interest, to join our friendly and enthusiastic team at UHDB.
In-patient therapies are provided on a dedicated, 18 bedded, haematology ward, providing BSH level 2b care, including induction treatment and salvage therapies for AMLs and high-grade lymphomas. We have our own Acute Unit for unwell patients (CTAU) run by advanced clinical practitioners with medical supervision and shared with Oncology.
Our department currently accommodates 4 specialist Registrars from the East Midlands Deanery and 3 specialty Doctors. We have also an established teaching program for medical students from the University of Nottingham and overseas.
The appointee will have the opportunity to shape the future of the service. This is an exciting time in the evolution of haematology care at UHDB and we would be pleased to hear from any candidate wishing to consider this role and discuss ours and their vision for this.
Main duties of the job
We are currently looking to recruit a myeloid consultant to join the team. This is an exciting time in the evolution of myeloid care at UHDB and we would be pleased to hear from any candidate wishing to consider this role, and discuss ours and their vision for this.
The successful candidate will join the myeloid service at UHDB, be actively involved in service development through innovation, restructure and expansion of clinical trials and access to novel therapies.
This is a full-time post based at the Royal Derby Hospital, but any candidate who wishes to work less than full time will be considered and supported, taking into account service needs. Due to the Trust being a merged organisation there is a requirement to work across other sites.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Key Facts about our Trust:
* We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
* We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
* An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
* Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
* Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
* We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
* We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Job responsibilities
This is a replacement post for a Consultant Haematologist to develop our service across our hospital sites therefore we would welcome candidates who would like to develop a sub-specialist interest.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Have CCT or be within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview and entry on GMC Specialist Register by date of commencement OR Evidence that the GMC is processing the Specialist Registration application (MUST be provided prior to interview).
* Possession of MRCP and FRCPath.
* Additional higher medical/ scientific degree.
Teaching & Audit
* Experience of and commitment to Clinical Audit.
* Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and post graduates.
* Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees.
* Evidence of attendance on a management course for consultants.
* Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
Clinical Experience
* Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of clinical governance.
* Specialist interest in management of patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms.
* Special interest and experience in management of patients with myeloid disorders.
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.
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