Job summary
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Clinical Fellow to join our expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain greater Haematology knowledge and experience. The clinical fellow will work alongside the SpR to support seven consultant haematologists delivering haematological services to patients at Torbay.
Main duties of the job
It is expected that the individual will support clinics and the day unit and develop chemotherapy prescribing skills (if not already competent). They will support the department to develop clinical research activity. The post holder will be expected to support the teaching and training of the South West peninsula medical students.
About us
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an Integrated Care Organisation providing acute health care services from Torbay Hospital, community health services and adult social care. The Trust runs Torbay Hospital as well as five community hospitals, stretching from Dawlish to Brixham. We also provide health and social care to the local population.
The hospital is a medium-sized, progressive and innovative District General Hospital serving a resident population of approximately 375,000 people, plus about 100,000 visitors at any one time during the summer holiday season.
The Trust delivers non-surgical cancer services across Torbay and Newton Abbot Hospitals, providing acute care in inpatient, day-case and outpatients settings for patients living with and beyond their cancer diagnosis.
Why work with us
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications
MBBS
Full registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Clinical Experience
Completed core medical training
Management Administration experience
Active interest in IT
Experience of audit
Personal Attributes
Honesty and reliability
Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, observing National, Trust and Departmental guidelines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS
* Full registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Desirable
* MRCP (or equivalent training and experience)
Clinical Experience
Essential
* Completed core medical training
Desirable
* Previous haematology experience
* Previous SACT prescribing
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
* Active interest in IT
Desirable
* Experience of audit
Teaching/Research Experience
Essential
* Interest in research
* Interest in education
Desirable
* Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates
* GCP training or experience of clinical trial work
* Postgraduate teaching qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Honesty and reliability
* Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, observing National, Trust and Departmental guidelines
* Ability to work in a team
* Enquiring, critical, approach to work
* Caring attitude to patients
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other professional staff and agencies
* Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
* Physically capable of fulfilling the role as presented
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Torbay Hospital
Newton Road
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
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