Job summary There is a new full-time post for a Specialty Doctor to contribute to malignant and non-malignant haematology services at a middle grade (SpR)/staff grade level. The role may also be appropriate for a suitably qualified person to take on as part time if it fulfils the departments expectations and needs. The successful applicant is expected to contribute to the day to day functioning of the department at a level based on their experience. The successful applicant will work with all consultants and existing staff grade/middle grade doctors to cover the services provided at the trust. The successful applicant will support the current delivery of Clinical haematology services, including contribution to the future development at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. Main duties of the job We are looking for a suitable qualified, enthusiastic individual to take this post and there is a possibility to develop subspecialist interests within haematology as part of the restructuring of the Clinical Haematology department at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. There is also potential for collaboration with Oxford University Hospitals (OUH), which is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in the UK and has a national and international reputation for development of a speciality interest if the candidate wishes to. About us Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation trust is a busy DGH, providing level 3 services in Haematology, in partnership with Oxford University Hospitals. We are a team of 7 Consultants, 3 rotational registrars, 2 associate specialists and 5 specialist nurses providing haematology services to the patients of West Berkshire. We have a purpose built in patient and Day unit services and a well-supported OP service at the main site, RBH and satellite clinics at nearby Hospitals. Job description Job responsibilities See attached job description for full details The appointee will have the opportunity, and be encouraged to, develop laboratory expertise, take part in clinical trials, undertake management responsibilities that are appropriate and be involved in teaching and training. Senior staff grade appointees may eventually be able to develop in to an Associate Specialist if such opportunities present themselves in future. Person Specification Professional Qualifications Essential • Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration • MRCP (UK) or equivalent • Haematology experience Desirable • Haematology experience at a middle grade level • Post graduate qualification in Haematology Clinical Experience & Skills Essential • Training in Haematology • Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice Clinical Knowledge Essential • All aspects of general Haematology and patient care Audit Management & IT Essential • Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines. • Undertake audits and present data as required. • Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database. Desirable • Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce Research. Teaching skill & experience Essential • Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees to the level of GMC accredited educational supervision level. • Evidence of involvement in clinical research Desirable • Publications in peer reviewed journals • Educational qualification Personal Qualities Essential • Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English. • Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority. • Excellent Interpersonal Skills, and able to work within MDT • Accountability; ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. • Interpersonal Skills; ability to see patients as people, ability to empathize and work co-operatively with others.