Job Summary
Our haematology team is made up of a wide range of enthusiastic and passionate individuals which includes 7 consultants (including this post), 3 specialist registrars, 3 clinical nurse specialists, Advanced Clinical Practitioner and a Physicians Associate. The team provides clinical and laboratory haematology services across the Mid-Yorkshire Teaching Trust which has a catchment population of just under 600,000 across 3 hospital sites. This appointment is a replacement post joining the well-established team. The Trust is a Teaching Hospital offering the potential for honorary academic positions and sub-speciality interests. We have close links with regional academic institutions and a strong record in clinical research alongside a new clinical research and innovation facility opening with the move to full Teaching Hospital status. Haematology in-patient care is centralized onto the modern central Pinderfields site. We operate a level 3 BCSH service with autologous stem cell transplantation and independent stem cell harvesting provision (JACIE and HTA accredited). Haematology is supported by the large Trust Research Team with dedicated haematology nursing staff who support the weekly MDT and ward rounds alongside team meetings to plan trial activity. There are outpatient clinics held on all 2 hospital sites supported by chemotherapy day units. The Laboratory services have full national accreditation.
Main Duties of the Job
This post holder will be based at Pinderfields, and along with colleagues will provide Haematology OPD clinics, support to the chemotherapy daycase units and in-patient ward. The post-holder will be expected to join the trust intra-thecal chemotherapy register and help deliver intra-thecal treatments.
The post holder will be required to attend the other hospital sites to support out-patient clinics, day case work and on occasions other duties as requested by senior colleagues. There will be the opportunity to develop sub-specialty areas according to the experience and interests of individuals and take an active research role/further develop departmental research depending on the candidates wishes.
About Us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
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Date Posted
11 November 2024
Pay Scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference Number
C9377-CARP4580MED
Job Locations
Pinderfields Hospital, Aberford Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF14DG
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
This post is offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be considered.
Duties will be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites.
The main duties of the post will include:
* Providing Haematology OPD clinics, support to the chemotherapy daycase units and in-patient ward.
* Joining the trust intra-thecal chemotherapy register and helping deliver intra-thecal treatments.
* Attending other hospital sites to support out-patient clinics and day case work.
* Opportunity to develop sub-specialty areas and take an active research role.
* Supervising and training junior medical staff and supporting the laboratory haematology service.
* Participating in weekly MDT, monthly transplant meetings, and regular quality meetings.
* Urgent and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call.
* Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Medical Degree from recognised medical school
* MRCP or equivalent
* FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
* Medical School Prizes
* Audit or Case Presentations
* Teaching qualification/ prize
* Higher degree
Management Skills
Essential
* Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
* Good time management.
Desirable
* Possess good organisational and personal management skills
GMC Registration
Essential
* Please state full GMC number.
* Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
* UK trained applicants must hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
* Non-UK trained applicants will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Experience
Desirable
* Computer literate
* Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, Pinderfields Hospital, Aberford Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF14DG
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