We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to fill this vacant post within the busy department of Haematology Department (Adult Haemostasis and Thrombosis subspecialty) at St James's University Hospital.
The Leeds Comprehensive Care Haemophilia Centre for adults is based in the department and is part of the NW Yorkshire Haemophilia network. The H&T team is a key contributor to a multidisciplinary VTE service and provides leadership for the Leeds Anticoagulant Service. There is a proactive combined Haematology Obstetric clinic that is a hub centre in a maternal medicine network. Candidates with broad interests in Haemostasis and Thrombosis are welcome, and it is expected that the successful candidate will participate in both the bleeding disorders and the Thrombosis service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to participate in the out of hours on call rota for the Northwest Yorkshire Haemophilia Network and provide out of hours specialist advisory thrombosis advice for the Trust while contributing to the continuing service development in the Leeds Comprehensive Care Haemophilia Centre. There will be three outpatient clinics per week, together with MDT, ward rounds, and ward attending.
The appointee will be based principally at St James's University Hospital with responsibilities as a member of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Clinical and Laboratory Haematology Consultant team providing an integrated pan-Leeds service.
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will contribute to the care of patients with Haemophilia and other bleeding disorders. They will work in close collaboration with the current consultants for the adult service and an established team of clinical nurse specialists and physiotherapists caring for patients with heritable bleeding disorders. The post holder will provide consultant level cover for Haemophilia and Thrombosis in-patients and in-patient referrals on a week on attending basis (approx. 1:4), for daytime walk-in attendances at the Haemophilia Centre and for urgent consultations from the hospital and primary care on cases with disorders of Haemostasis and Thrombosis.
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
* Hold full and specialist GMC Registration with a license to practice.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
* All applicants must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English.
Experience
* Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Clinical and Laboratory Haematology.
* Specifically, must demonstrate higher experience and training in Haemostasis and Thrombosis.
Qualifications
* MB BS or equivalent.
* MRCP or equivalent.
* FRCPath or equivalent.
* Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview.
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
* Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
* Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
* Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
* Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
* Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
* Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
* Attendance at recognised management course.
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.
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