Job summary We are seeking a full-time Haematology doctor to work at Registrar level, based at Musgrove Park Hospital within the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fixed term post for seven months, covering the maternity leave of one of one of our Specialist Registrars. The post is primarily based at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, but registrars contribute to a County wide service that includes telephone advice to Yeovil District Hospital, as well as primary care. The post-holder will share clinical and laboratory duties with one other Specialist Registrar, and will work within our team of eight Haematology Consultants, seven Specialist Nurses, two SAS doctors, one IMT doctor and one Clinical Fellow. There is flexibility within our existing team to welcome applicants with or without independent laboratory reporting experience. The ability to manage a busy inpatient and outpatient workload, under supervision from the consultants, is a key requirement. Main duties of the job The post-holder will share the day-to-day management of the inpatient ward and liaison haematology with the other non-consultant, post-graduate medical staff. The consultants provide strong oversight on the ward, typically discussing all patients and bed management twice per day. The appointee will be expected to run independent outpatient lists, again with supervision, including pre-assessment clinics for patients having chemotherapy. The post usually includes laboratory work, reporting blood films and bone marrows, if the appointee is interested in this area and has suitable experience. About us As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development. You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts. We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone Date posted 05 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty registrar Salary £61,825 to £70,425 a year pa Contract Fixed term Duration 7 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 184- EW6754532 Job locations Haematology, Pathology Lab, Old Building Musgrove Park Hospital Taunton TA1 5DA Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be involved with teaching and training junior doctors and medical students. There are opportunities to pursue clinical work, quality improvement projects and research commensurate with the post-holders interests, and further their educational objectives. Please see attached Haematology Registrar job description for more information regarding this post. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be involved with teaching and training junior doctors and medical students. There are opportunities to pursue clinical work, quality improvement projects and research commensurate with the post-holders interests, and further their educational objectives. Please see attached Haematology Registrar job description for more information regarding this post. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration (with a license to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC). MRCP or show evidence of equivalent qualification. Desirable FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification. Personal Attributes Essential Behaviours aligned with Trust values: Respect Kindness Teamwork Clinical Experience Essential Haematology experience within the NHS. Ability to take appropriate responsibility and escalate to consultant colleagues. Ability to offer clinical opinion across a range of haematological situations, both elective and emergency, with consultant input. IT Literate Desirable Commitment to haematology as a career. Evidence of CPD within haematology. Academic/Research Essential Knowledge of ethics, principles and practice of clinical research. Desirable GCP training and experience in recruiting patients to relevant trials. Physical Requirement Essential Ability to commute between places of work. Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK. Desirable Experience of e-prescribing Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full registration (with a license to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC). MRCP or show evidence of equivalent qualification. Desirable FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification. Personal Attributes Essential Behaviours aligned with Trust values: Respect Kindness Teamwork Clinical Experience Essential Haematology experience within the NHS. Ability to take appropriate responsibility and escalate to consultant colleagues. Ability to offer clinical opinion across a range of haematological situations, both elective and emergency, with consultant input. IT Literate Desirable Commitment to haematology as a career. Evidence of CPD within haematology. Academic/Research Essential Knowledge of ethics, principles and practice of clinical research. Desirable GCP training and experience in recruiting patients to relevant trials. Physical Requirement Essential Ability to commute between places of work. Evidence of entitlement to live and work in the UK. Desirable Experience of e-prescribing 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Haematology, Pathology Lab, Old Building Musgrove Park Hospital Taunton TA1 5DA Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)