This post is based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary but the post holder will work across hospital sites. They will be responsible for the continued delivery and further development of an already established haematology service for patients living within the catchment area of the Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospital Trust and surrounding areas.
On-call is classed as Category A and is a 1:6 Rota, which attracts a 5% on call availability Supplement.
The post holder will work within a team of six Consultant Haematologists, two Specialty Trainees, one Staff Grade, one IMT doctor and 5 Haematology Cancer Nurse Specialists to provide comprehensive Haematology care to patients. There is a dedicated haemato-oncology ward with 12 patient capacity as well as day unit for delivery of chemotherapy and other intravenous treatments.
DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
* Extensive range of learning opportunities
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
* NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
The principal duties of the post will include:
1. To provide, with the other Consultant Haematologists, continuing responsibility for Haematology Services in Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Trust.
2. To share responsibility for diagnostic services with the other Consultant Haematologists including the day to day supervision of diagnostic tests and interpretation as required.
3. To share responsibility for professional standards in the laboratory and ensure compliance with the standards required to satisfy UKAS Ltd.
4. To share responsibility for the Clinical Haematology Service, including liaison with Clinicians, other hospital staff and General Practitioners, in the diagnosis and management of Haematological disorders.
5. To participate with the other Consultant Haematologists in the management of the Department.
6. To demonstrate a firm commitment to Clinical Governance including participation in effective Clinical Audit and continuing Medical Education.
7. To contribute to management within the Trust through the appropriate Division.
8. Participation in the multidisciplinary team meetings relevant to the post.
9. Take joint responsibility for the professional supervision and development of training and non-training grade posts in the department.
10. Participate in the system of consultant cover for annual, study and professional leave.
11. Maintain good communication with all members of the multidisciplinary teams.
12. Ensure good communication with GP and other agencies such as Palliative Care Services.
13. To be involved in clinical trials, work and co-ordination.
14. To ensure mandatory training is up to date.
15. To ensure own practice is up to date this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development.
16. Comply with all relevant trust policies and procedures.
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