Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Main duties of the job
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 overseas 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.
Job responsibilities
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.
2. To undertake procedures relevant to haematology, including bone marrow biopsy, intrathecal chemotherapy and tunnelled central catheter removal.
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.
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.
7. To engage with the specialty trainee education programme, including attendance at regular educational meetings.
8. To engage in the departments clinical governance programme.
9. To participate in laboratory activities, including reporting of blood and bone marrow specimens.
10. To participate in the collection and analysis of local data with a view to preparing and submitting papers for publication.
Minimum Requirements
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.
Interviews will be held on 28/2/25.
Job Reference: 188-MB20225. This vacancy closes on or before 21/2/25.
Person Specification
Qualifications, training & experience
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Eligible for GMC registration with a licence to practise
* Internal Medicine experience for at least 12 months OR Clinical Haematology experience for at least 6 months
Desirable
* MRCP Part 1 or equivalent specialty examination
* Experience working in the NHS
Aptitudes & skills
Essential
* Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
* Understanding of equality and diversity
* Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD
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