Job summary
Consultant Haematologist
Laboratory Consultant with an interest in Myeloma (8.5 PA)
The successful candidate will join our existing friendly team of haemato-oncology consultants (FTE 9) and participate in a 1:13 rota supported by a 2 tier SHO & SpR on call rota. This is currently an 8.5 PA role and it is hoped in the future this could be expanded to 10PA.
The post-holder will be primarily laboratory-based, but will be required to do one myeloma clinic a week and contribute to a 1-in-13 on-call rota.
University Hospitals Dorset already employ a number of joint clinical and laboratory based academic/educational posts with Southampton and Bournemouth Universities and applicants wanting to pursue these opportunities are encouraged.
Candidates must be on, or eligible for, the GMC specialist register, or be within 6 months of entry at time of interview.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be primarily laboratory-based, but will be required to do one myeloma clinic a week and contribute to a 1-in-13 on-call rota. It is anticipated the post-holder will lead the Dorset HMDS and also be the laboratory lead.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details relating to the job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details relating to the job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oWHO recognised Basic Medical Degree
- oFull and Specialist registration in haematology (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Certificate of completion of training (CCT)
Desirable
- oMD or PhD is not a requirement but would be looked upon favourably
clinical experience
Essential
- oTrained in the management of Haematology malignancies
- oConfident in routine laboratory haematology including bone marrow reporting
- oEvidence of the ability to offer expert clinical opinion in emergency and elective aspects of haematology taking full and independent responsibility for clinical decisions
Desirable
- A specialist interest in the management of Myeloma disorders
research and Audit
Essential
- oDemonstrate knowledge of the role of audit
Desirable
- oPublications in refereed journals
Teaching Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of formal undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oWHO recognised Basic Medical Degree
- oFull and Specialist registration in haematology (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Certificate of completion of training (CCT)
Desirable
- oMD or PhD is not a requirement but would be looked upon favourably
clinical experience
Essential
- oTrained in the management of Haematology malignancies
- oConfident in routine laboratory haematology including bone marrow reporting
- oEvidence of the ability to offer expert clinical opinion in emergency and elective aspects of haematology taking full and independent responsibility for clinical decisions
Desirable
- A specialist interest in the management of Myeloma disorders
research and Audit
Essential
- oDemonstrate knowledge of the role of audit
Desirable
- oPublications in refereed journals
Teaching Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of formal undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
