As part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world-class service for all, we have created the UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle. This involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a lean management system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed the practices and methodologies of UHCWi. You are expected, where identified, to attend and complete relevant training and development opportunities to support this. This may include Lean for Leaders, Advanced Lean Training, and the Human Factors Programme, amongst others. Full attendance and completion of identified courses is considered essential and a prerequisite for this post.
The post holder will share leadership of services for patients with malignant haematological disorders and development of the services for these patients.
Interviews to take place on 28th March 2025
As part of the consortium of 12-13 consultants working at three Trusts (including South Warwickshire University Foundation Trust (SWFT) and George Eliot Hospital Trust (GEH)), the post holder will participate in the Countywide on-call rota, which provides advice to all Acute and Community services in Coventry and Warwickshire. The COW (consultant of the week) attending rota covers intensive inpatient work on ward 34, rest of UHCW, and takes a share of overnight on-call.
Main duties of the job
1. To be responsible for the care of their own inpatients on Ward 34 at UHCW. To attend the weekly joint ward round and make at least one other visit to the ward to see own inpatients each week.
2. To provide continuing responsibility for patients in their charge and work in partnership with colleagues for the proper function of the department.
3. To take part in the overnight on-call rotas on an equal basis (adjusted for part-time colleagues) with consultant colleagues (approximately 2 in 12) to ensure that appropriate emergency services are provided out of normal working hours across the whole county.
4. To participate in the COW rota (approximately 1 in 8) and county-wide on-call rota (approximately 1 in 13) as detailed above.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high-quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this Consultant post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Meets All Essential
Desirable
* Meets All Desirable
Training (abilities/skills) and Experience
Essential
* Meets All Essential
Desirable
* Meets All Desirable
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
* Meets All Essential
Desirable
* Meet All Desirable
Clinical Governance
Essential
* Meet All Essential
Desirable
* Meet All Desirable
Specific Additional Skills
Essential
* Meet All Essential
Desirable
* Meet all Desirable
Leadership and Management Skills
Essential
* Meets All Essential
Desirable
* Meets All Desirable
Communication skills and personal qualities
Essential
* Meets All Essential
Desirable
* Meets All Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
* Meets all Essential
Desirable
* Meets all Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Coventry
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