University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
This appointment is for one or more Senior Clinical Fellows in Haematology, based at Southampton General Hospital.
You will work within consultant-led subspecialty haematology teams, alongside specialty registrars, rotating on a 3-6 monthly basis. This will include inpatient, day case and outpatient management of haematology patients, experience of practical procedures, clinical trials and liaison with other medical and surgical teams.
The posts are open to individuals with experience in internal medicine and/or clinical haematology. The posts are available for 6 to 12 months and will predominantly be based within inpatient teams but there may be opportunity to tailor to fit the interests of candidates, including those post-CCT or who have undertaken haematology training oversees who wish to obtain specific subspecialty experience.
You will also benefit from education and training alongside the Specialty Registrars in haematology and participate in quality improvement projects and laboratory activities subject to your experience. There may be the option to contribute to the haematology on-call rota depending on experience.
Southampton has a comprehensive research active Clinical Haematology department, incorporating Haematological oncology, Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy, Transfusion Medicine, Diagnostic and Liaison Haematology, Haemoglobinopathies, Immune Haematology and Haemostasis & Thrombosis services.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
The principal duties of the posts will be:
1. To undertake care of haematology inpatients and outpatients under the supervision of the haematology senior medical teams. This will be through participation in the Haematology Specialist Registrar rotation, rotating through one or more of the subspecialty teams:
a. Acute leukaemia and allogeneic stem cell transplant
b. Lymphoma and lymphoid malignancy including autologous stem cell transplants
c. Myeloma, myeloid and general haematology) including autologous stem cell transplants
d. Haemostasis, thrombosis and immune haematology
e. Red cell haematology and transfusion
f. Laboratory haematology
g. Paediatric haematology
h. Consultative haematology
2. To undertake procedures relevant to haematology, including bone marrow biopsy, intrathecal chemotherapy and tunnelled central catheter removal. Where necessary, appropriate training and supervision will be provided.
3. To refer to other specialists as required in order to provide optimal patient care
4. To provide specialist haematology advice to other medical and surgical teams, as well as general practitioners. Senior supervision is provided where necessary, depending on the experience of the post-holder.
5. To participate in the haematology Specialist Registrar on-call rota, where experience allows.
6. To undertake care of patients undergoing clinical trials, showing evidence of training and understanding of Good Clinical Practice. Where required, appropriate training in clinical trial protocols will be provided
7. To engage with the specialty trainee education programme, including attendance at regular educational meetings. The post-holders will be expected to maintain an educational portfolio mirroring their equivalent stage of training.
8. To engage in the department’s clinical governance programme, including, for example, audit, clinic incident reporting and quality meetings.
9. To participate in laboratory activities, including reporting of blood and bone marrow specimens and attendance at diagnostic MDTs. Where necessary, appropriate training and supervision will be provided. The extent of participation will depend on the post-holder's experience.
10. Where possible, to participate in the collection and analysis of local data with a view to preparing and submitting papers for publication.
There are specific team-based job timetables that incorporate a range of inpatient, outpatient and laboratory duties.
You will undertake annual appraisal and Job Planning with the Departmental Lead or nominated deputy.
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular.
Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary – MT04 £61,825 Basic Salary – MT05 £70,425
Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;
• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.
Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.
Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on 28/2/25
Job Reference; 188-MB20225- This vacancy closes on or before 21/2/25
This advert closes on Friday 21 Feb 2025