SUBSTANTIVE CONSULTANT IN PAEDIATRIC HAEMATOLOGY
Applications are invited for an up to 10PA consultant post in Paediatric Haematology. We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our team of haematologists (currently 6.2 WTE equivalent in haematology including this post) delivering care to children with acute leukaemia and benign haematology in the South West. The post holder will join a team of 14 consultants delivering paediatric haematology, oncology, stem cell transplant and aftercare services to the South West and beyond.
The post is based at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC).
The post will focus on two main areas, haemostasis and leukaemia. They will take a significant role in the delivery of care for patients with inherited bleeding disorders and other aspects of paediatric haemostasis. As part of this role they will be expected to deliver haemophilia outreach clinics across the South West. This post will also take part in the benign haematology attending rota including consultative haematology for Bristol and the South West, and including specific in-reach ward rounds for paediatric intensive care where there is a large paediatric cardio-thoracic workload.
Main duties of the job
The remaining aspects of this role will be to contribute to the paediatric leukaemia service at BRHC. However, for suitable applicants it is possible to include further aspects of benign haematology within the job plan instead of malignant haematology. On-call responsibilities are 1 in 5 out of hours second on call for benign paediatric haematology and 1 in 10 weekend first on call for malignant haem-onc-BMT if the post-holder takes on a malignant haematology role.
Applicants will be required to have FRCPath/MRCPCH/MRCP (or equivalent). Applications would be considered from applicants working less than full time and early discussions about job plans in that situation with a leukaemia or a benign haematology focus would be welcome. The Division will consider an application for relocation costs in line with our trust policy, please state at the time of your offer if you wish to take this up.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
* Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
* Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview *Locum candidates do not need specialist registration
Desirable
* Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
* Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Paediatric Leukaemia and paediatric haemostasis.
* Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
* Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
* Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
* Knowledge and experience of shared care paediatric stem cell transplant service delivery
* Excellent skills in bone marrow aspiration, trephine biopsy and bone marrow harvest
Desirable
* Broad range of IT skills
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
* Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
* Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
* Positive approach to evidence-based practice
* Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
Essential
* Knowledge of the principles involved in research
* Evidence of involvement in research
* Evidence of peer review research papers
Desirable
* Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
* Evidence of leading clinical/research trials. Interest in cellular therapies.
Teaching and Training
Essential
* Experience of teaching medical students.
* Experience of supervising trainees
* Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
* Formal teaching qualification
Management & Leadership
Essential
* Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
* Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
* Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
* Ability to practice independently as a consultant
* Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
* Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
* Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
* Management experience
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
* Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
* Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
* Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
* Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
* Ability to be a flexible team member
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
* Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
* Awareness of personal limitations
* Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
* Meets professional health requirements
* Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
Desirable
* Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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