Consultant Haematologist with an interest in Lymphoproliferative disorders
We are looking for a Consultant Haematologist with an interest in Lymphoproliferative disorders to join our busy team. The main job responsibilities include:
* Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients
* To share with colleagues responsibility for the day to day management of patients
* To promote new ways of working and coordinating care for patients in the community and to ensure that services are based on effective and integrated partnerships across the health community
* Take part in multidisciplinary case conferences
* Supervise and train junior medical staff
* To be involved in appraising and assessing juniors
* Teaching, research and administration
* To proactively develop the service
* To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit
Main duties of the job
* Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department
* Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences
* To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GP's and commissioners within the local CCGs
* Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures
* Responsibility for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally
* In line with GMC Good Medical Practice, it is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work
* The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement, the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend/keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent
* GMC Registration
* Current BLS qualification
* Fully accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the specialist register within 6 months of the interview date
* MRCP/MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
* Membership of relevant specialist societies or associations
* Higher degree eg, MSc, MD, or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Fully trained in clinical haematology
* Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan
* Ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
* Demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach
Desirable
* Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest
Management
Essential
* Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors
* Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles
* Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload
* Understanding of the wider health agenda and modern NHS
* Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiate, influence, persuasion skills)
* Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues
Desirable
* Evidence of management and administration experience
* Management training on an accredited course
* Awareness of service development issues
Communication skills
Essential
* Demonstrable skills in writing and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
* To be empathetic and sensitive capacity to take others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
* Highly developed emotional intelligence
Desirable
* High standard of presentation both written and verbal
* Demonstrable track record of successful change management
* Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
Motivation
Essential
* Personal integrity and reliability
* Ability to motivate and develop both medical staff and non-medical staff
Desirable
* Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided
Audit/Quality improvement
Essential
* Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit
* Participation in a quality improvement programme
* Experience of quality improvement work and audit
Desirable
* Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
* Completion of formal courses in audit and quality improvement
* Published audit including quality improvement
Research
Essential
* Understanding and interest in research
* Ability to appraise research critically
* Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects
* Evidence of recent research and development activity
Desirable
* Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty
Teaching
Essential
* Experience of and a commitment to training/teaching undergraduate and post-graduates
* Appraisal and assessment skills
* Ability to assess clinical competencies
* Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others
Desirable
* Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching
* Post-graduate qualifications in teaching and training
Equality and Diversity
Essential
* Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
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