Job summary
This post is based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary but the post holder will work across hospital sites. They will be responsible for the continued delivery and further development of an already established haematology service for patients living within the catchment area of the Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospital Trust and surrounding areas.
On-call is classed as Category A and is a 1:6 Rota, which attracts a 5% on call availability Supplement.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary however, you will be expected to contribute to the delivery and development of Haematology services across all Trust sites.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
1. Extensive range of learning opportunities
2. NHS Pension Scheme
3. Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
4. Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
5. NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes
6. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Date posted: 10 April 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 272-7039214
Job locations
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
Job description Job responsibilities
1. To provide, with the other Consultant Haematologists, continuing responsibility for Haematology Services in Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Trust
2. To share responsibility for diagnostic services with the other Consultant Haematologists including the day to day supervision of diagnostic tests and interpretation as required
3. To share responsibility for professional standards in the laboratory and ensure compliance with the standards required to satisfy UKAS Ltd
4. To share responsibility for the Clinical Haematology Service, including liaison with Clinicians, other hospital staff and General Practitioners, in the diagnosis and management of Haematological disorders
5. To participate with the other Consultant Haematologists in the management of the Department
6. To demonstrate a firm commitment to Clinical Governance including participation in effective Clinical Audit and continuing Medical Education
7. To contribute to management within the Trust through the appropriate Division
8. Participation in the multidisciplinary team meetings relevant to the post
9. Take joint responsibility for the professional supervision and development of training and non-training grade posts in the department
10. Participate in the system of consultant cover for annual, study and professional leave
11. Maintain good communication with all members of the multidisciplinary teams
12. Ensure good communication with GP and other agencies such as Palliative Care Services
13. To be involved in clinical trials, work and co-ordination
14. To ensure mandatory training is up to date
15. To ensure own practice is up to date this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development
16. Comply with all relevant trust policies and procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* MRCP or equivalent
* You must be on the specialist register for Haematology or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK. In accordance with the regulations, all other categories of Doctors must be eligible to be on the GMC specialist register (evidence required prior to commencement) to be considered for a consultant appointment by the Advisory Appointments Committee
* Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
* Relevant higher degree
Experience and Achievements Essential
* Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Haematology
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within the specialty
* Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Desirable
* Wide based experience in Haematology
* Attendance at a recognised management course
Teaching and training Essential
* Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and other healthcare professionals.
Desirable
* Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
* Training in clinical and educational supervision
* Attendance at a teaching course
* Formal qualification in teaching/education
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities Essential
* Ability to use IT Systems - inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
* Evidence of innovation
Desirable
* Evidence of continual learning and development
* Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
* Access to own transport
General Essential
* Eligibility to work in the UK
* Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
DEMONSTRATE OUR WE CARE VALUES AND THE DBTH WAY Essential
* Inclusive, Person centred, Empowering, Accountable and collaborative, Attentive listening, Integrity and honesty, Courage and positivity
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address: Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
Employer's website: https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/
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