Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
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
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job responsibilities
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MRCP or equivalent
* You must be on the specialist register for Haematology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
* Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
Experience
* Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Haematology
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within the specialty
* Understanding current issues within Haematology and the future direction of the specialty
* Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
* Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
* Wide based experience in Haematology
* Attendance at a recognised management course
Teaching
* Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
* Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
* Training in clinical and educational supervision
* Attendance at a teaching course
* Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and Research
* Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
* Critical Appraisal Skills
* Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
* Ability to use IT Systems - inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
* Evidence of innovation
* Evidence of continual learning and development
* Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
* Access to own transport
General
* Eligibility to work in the UK
* Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
* An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
DEMONSTRATE OUR WE CARE VALUES AND THE DBTH WAY
* Inclusive / Person centred / Empowering Accountable and collaborative / Attentive listening / Integrity and honesty / Courage and positivity
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.
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Consultant Haematologist - Clinical Lead
£105,504 to £139,882 a yearPer annum pro rata
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