We are looking for an individual to fill this post within the Haematology Department (Adult Haemostasis and Thrombosis subspecialty) at St James's University Hospital.
The Leeds Comprehensive Care Haemophilia Centre for adults is based in the Department and is part of the NW Yorkshire Haemophilia network. The Haemostasis and Thrombosis team is a key contributor to a multidisciplinary VTE service and provides leadership for the Leeds Anticoagulant Service. Candidates with broad interests in Haemostasis and Thrombosis are welcome, and it is expected that the successful candidate will participate in both the bleeding disorders and the Thrombosis service. The post holder will be expected to participate in the out of hours on call rota for the Northwest Yorkshire Haemophilia Network and provide out of hours specialist advisory Thrombosis advice for Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant should possess MRCP and FRCPath (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.
Applicants should have established skills in Haemostasis and Thrombosis and should have demonstrated a subspecialty interest in the area. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is essential and a research interest is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:
Challenges of Introducing Novel Therapies for haemophilia.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This appointment is for a Consultant Haematologist with an interest in Haemostasis and Thrombosis. This is a 10 PA consultant post and will be one of four consultants in the Haemostasis and Thrombosis team, joining Dr Lishel Horn, Dr Julie Tarrant, and Dr Angela Kanny. The post is a temporary replacement post to sustain the clinical Haemostasis and Thrombosis service in Leeds Teaching Hospitals, which has undergone considerable development and expansion in recent years. The postholder will contribute to the provision of 24/7 Haemophilia cover across the Northwest Yorkshire Haemophilia network and contribute to the continuing service development in the Leeds Comprehensive Care Haemophilia Centre.
The appointee will be based principally at St James's University Hospital with responsibilities as a member of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Clinical and Laboratory Haematology Consultant team providing an integrated pan-Leeds service. The duties of the post will be wholly in the Haemostasis and Thrombosis subspecialty service, including a 24/7 advisory network on call service with 5 other colleagues for heritable bleeding disorders alongside the haematology on call consultants in Leeds, Bradford, and York. There is no general Haematology on call commitment. The post-holder will be part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Haematology team, providing advisory and liaison Haematology services in their area of expertise.
Person Specification
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
* Should have completed a recognised training programme in FRCPath or equivalent.
* Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
* Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
* Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
* Evidence of specific/additional training or experience in the field of Haemostasis and Thrombosis.
* Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
* Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
MANAGEMENT, INTERPERSONAL SKILLS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
* Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
* Well organised and skilled in good time management.
* Effective interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
* Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
* -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
* Attendance at recognised management course.
Experience
Essential
* Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Clinical and Laboratory Haematology.
* Specifically, must demonstrate higher experience and training in Haemostasis and Thrombosis.
* Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Qualifications
Essential
* MB BS or equivalent.
* MRCP or equivalent.
* FRCPath or equivalent.
* Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview.
* Applicants that are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CC.
* Hold full and specialist GMC Registration with a license to practice.
* YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED CLEARLY IN YOUR APPLICATION.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
* Relevant higher degree.
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