NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Main area: Medical and Dental: Medical: Haematology
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: 12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week (9 + 1PA (Clinical Lead VTE or Transfusion or Haemoglobinopathies))
Job ref: 343-LCON-236 (C)
Site: Epsom Hospital / St. Helier Hospital (Cross-Site)
Town: Epsom / Carshalton
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 PA + LDW
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 22/11/2024 23:59
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, we value respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork.
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
Job overview
This is a 9 + 1 PA full time Consultant Haematologist post. The Trust wide post completes a team of 8 Consultants working across the Trust. The appointee is expected to be broadly skilled and to take part in all the clinical and laboratory work of the Department. This post includes the responsibility of a Clinical Lead role in an area of interest appropriate to the expertise and interest of the incoming candidate which could include VTE, Transfusion or Haemoglobinopathies.
A Locum Consultant wishing to work less than full time will be eligible to be considered for the post. Modification of the job content would be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with colleagues. The post is available immediately.
Main duties of the job
The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive Haematology service to patients.
* To comply with the GMC’s guidance on ‘Good Medical Practice’ at all times and ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained.
* To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in agreement with your Clinical Leads.
* To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
* To ensure personal attendance at the Trust’s corporate Induction.
* To participate in the Trust’s Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
* To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care.
* To demonstrate flexibility according to departmental requirements after discussion with the Clinical Lead.
Working for our organisation
The clinical haematology services at Epsom and St Helier comprise an integrated service with joint Clinical Leads Dr Sneha Muthalali and Dr Caroline Ebdon.
At both sites, the Haematology and Chemical Pathology laboratories have merged to form a Trust wide Blood Sciences department.
Clinical Haematology outpatients, inpatient and day case activity is also managed by the Clinical Services Division.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The appointee will contribute to the clinical care of patients referred to the Haematology Department at both St Helier and Epsom General Hospitals.
Participate in 3 out-patient clinics per week.
The appointee may participate in the clinical rotas for the management of the inpatients at St Helier Hospital.
Dedicated secretarial support is provided by shared medical secretaries/patient pathway co-ordinators.
This post also encompasses a Clinical Lead Role relevant to the candidates area of interest/expertise to which 1 PA is allocated.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
* Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC.
* Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
* Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP or equivalent.
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
* Broad expertise with high standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty.
* Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
* Expertise in the diagnosis and management of patients with haematological malignancies.
* Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
* Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty.
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential criteria
* Evidence of participation in Audit and understanding of underlying principles.
* Broad range of IT skills.
* Supervision of post graduate trainees.
* Understanding of Clinical Governance.
Teaching Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees.
* Ability to teach clinical skills.
Research Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of clinical trials.
* Knowledge of the principles involved in research.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
* Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’
There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future.
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