The post will form an integral part of the middle grade/StR rota in the Clinical Haematology department in Leeds. This a large and diverse unit with an existing medical team of around 20 consultant staff and up to 12 training registrars as well as FY/IMT trainees, Physician Associates, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, and SAS doctors. There is a substantial specialist and subspecialist practice in all aspects of haematological malignancy, general and benign haematology, cellular therapy, and bone marrow transplantation, presenting many opportunities for career development in all areas of the specialty.
The appointee will work alongside the middle grade staff on the registrar rota, covering both inpatient and outpatient work with an approximately 1:8 weekend work.
There will be opportunity to rotate through a variety of subspecialty areas within Haematology over the 12 month locum period, gaining experience in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with myeloid and lymphoid malignancies, myeloma, patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation, and patients with non-malignant haematological conditions.
Main duties of the job
Attend daily morning handover.
Review and manage inpatients and attend ward rounds on the haematology wards working with different subspecialty teams - myeloid, bone marrow transplant, lymphoma, myeloma, chronic lymphoproliferative disorders, haemostasis & thrombosis.
To be part of the inpatient team working together with members of the MDT - consultants, physician associates, SAS doctors, STRs, IMT, Foundation Year doctors, nurse specialists etc.
Assess patients attending the haematology assessment unit acutely.
See patients on the day unit and chemo unit when required.
About us
The Haematology team is a large multidisciplinary team and is part of the Oncology Clinical Services Unit (CSU) at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. We are based within Bexley Wing at St James University Hospital and provide inpatient, day case, and outpatient care to adult haematology patients covering malignant and non-malignant haematology, bone marrow transplant, immune effector cell therapy, and clinical trials. There is also a Teenage and Young Adult Unit.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The department is seeking to appoint a full time Trust Doctor in Adult Clinical Haematology to increase the capacity and continuity of our medical staffing at middle grade / StR level. The post will be offered initially for a period of 12 months. The Haematology department in Leeds is a large and diverse unit, with 40 dedicated inpatient beds on wards J88 and J89 and up to 20 additional haematology inpatients on other wards, including a Teenage and Young Adult Unit. There is a substantial specialist and subspecialist practice here in all aspects of haematological malignancy, general and benign haematology, cell therapy and bone marrow transplantation, providing many opportunities for career development in all areas of the specialty.
The appointee will join a medical team of around 20 consultant staff, 12 training registrars and 3 specialty doctors as well as FY/IMT trainees, Physician Associates, and Advanced Clinical Practitioners.
The appointee will participate in the investigation and management of patients with haematological disorders in collaboration with colleagues. The successful candidate would have the opportunity to develop a degree of subspecialty interest if desired but this is not essential.
We are looking for candidates who would be able to work alongside the middle grade staff on the registrar rota, covering both inpatient and outpatient work, and who would contribute 1-in-8 weekend work. The appointee will have the opportunity to rotate through a variety of subspecialty areas within haematology, gaining experience in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with myeloid and lymphoid malignancies, myeloma, patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation, and patients with non-malignant haematological conditions.
The appointee will also participate in the regular bone marrow biopsy (aspirate and trephine) and in the intrathecal chemotherapy lists in the day unit.
Assessment and review of patients attending our chemotherapy suite and our supportive therapy and ambulatory care facilities also forms part of the clinical duties for these posts.
Involvement in laboratory haematology will be encouraged but is not essential depending on the experience and interest of candidates however clinical advice and liaison regarding haematological laboratory enquiries from around the hospital will be part of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS.
* Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
* Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
* Shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
* Adequate experience in an acute medical hospital setting.
* Evidence of experience in clinical haematology.
* Experience working with patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT).
* Experience in Lumbar puncture/ intrathecal chemotherapy administration.
* Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems.
* Demonstrates awareness of good decision making.
* Aware of own limitations. Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity.
* Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
* Evidence of active participation in audit.
* Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
* Evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job.
* Demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
* Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
* Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
* Problem solving & decision making: capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions.
Desirable
* ALS instructors certificate Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
* Specialty knowledge exam.
* Experience in Bone Marrow biopsy.
* Experience prescribing SACT, monitoring and managing side effects.
* Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements.
* Evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job.
* Experience in leadership.
* Experience working within an NHS organisation.
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification MRCP part 1.
* Eligibility to work in the UK. Full registration with the GMC and license to practise.
* Evidence of achievement of core medical capabilities or equivalent.
* All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
Desirable
* MRCP (full diploma), FRCPath or past thereof or equivalent.
Additional Requirements
Essential
* Demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job.
* Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job.
* Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal.
* Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
* Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others.
* Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.
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