Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint substantive Consultant Haematologists to join our friendly, dedicated, and enthusiastic clinical haematology team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH).
These are full time (10 programmed activities) posts for Consultant Haematologists, with potential job plan outlined within the job description, but for negotiation with the successful candidates. The post holders will contribute to the provision of outpatient and inpatient care, participate in the out-of-hours on-call service and contribute to laboratory service. The successful candidates will also participate in the in-patient haematology referral reviews and consultant on-call rota, which will be a 1 in 6 frequency.
Our Haematology Consultant team at Wirral University Hospital Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust currently comprises 4.0 WTE Haematology consultants covering Haematology services across Arrowe Park Hospital. This department is supported by one Specialist Registrar, two F2s and one CT2. In addition, there is one Nurse Consultant, 1.8 WTE Specialist Nurses and 1.0 WTE Support Nurses covering the Arrowe Park site.
The successful candidate will also be provided with a designated office, secretary and computer. All newly appointed consultants will also be offered a consultant mentor.
Main duties of the job
The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.
* To at all times, comply with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' as amended or substituted from time to time.
* To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
* To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with the Clinical Service Lead.
* To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
* On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's corporate Induction.
* To participate in the Trust's Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
* To be responsible for the Clinical Management of all patients under your care.
* To work flexibly with colleagues to meet the needs of the service and achieve trust and national targets.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC.
* Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST/CESR in haematology or equivalent.
* Appropriate higher medical qualification such as MRCP.
* MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research.
Clinical Experience
* High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty.
* Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on-call rota for the specialty.
Management & Administrative Experience
* Audit/Research.
* Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CCST/CESR.
* Supervision of post graduate trainees.
* Personal time management skills.
* Clinical Governance.
* Ability to organise inpatient and outpatient waiting lists.
* Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development.
Teaching Experience
* Experience of teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate trainees.
* Ability to teach clinical skills.
* Experience of teaching lay groups and other staff groups.
* Teaching qualifications.
Research Experience
* Ability to contribute to change management.
* Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems.
* Ability to critically review research.
* Publications in peer review journals.
Personal Attributes
* Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service.
* Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Enquiring, critical approach to work.
* Ability to communicate with patients and relatives.
* Commitment to continuing professional development.
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels.
* Willingness to work flexibly with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service.
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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