Consultant Haematologist

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 September 2024

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Haematologist. The South of Tyne Haematology team aims to provide excellent, holistic care for people living with haematological conditions and run a well-designed service which is a pleasure to work in.

Our team comprises 7 Consultants employed by South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) and an 8th Consultant employed by the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in Gateshead. We provide clinical and laboratory services at STSFT; services at QEH are provided via a Service Level Agreement.

In-patient work at Sunderland Royal Hospital includes the delivery of acute leukaemia induction and managing patients undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation. Out-patient clinics run on all 3 sites. Day units deliver out-patient chemotherapy on all 3 sites.

We provide advice to GPs south of Tyne & Wear and hospital specialities at STSFT and QEH. Consultants report bone marrow biopsies, blood films and other specialised tests and work with laboratory staff to support transfusion. We provide non-malignant paediatric Haematology clinics and a Teenage & Young Adult (TYA) service for malignant disorders, working closely with the regional centre in Newcastle.

We are looking for a colleague who shares our enthusiasm for Haematology excellence. Specialist interests in research, Haemato-Oncology, paediatric Haematology/TYA, transfusion, laboratory reporting, haemostasis and thrombosis and medical education are welcomed.

Main duties of the job

Please see Job description for full details

The post-holder will be based at SRH with some sessions at South Tyneside Hospital (STDH). The role includes:

1 in 7 on-call weekends managing the Haematology in-patients on B28 at SRH, liaison work and film reporting for QEH and STSFT

Once weekly non-resident overnight on-call

2-3 adult Haematology clinics per week across both sites clinics have a mix of haemato-oncology, haemostasis and thrombosis and general haematology patients

Review of patients on the day units at SRH and STDH

In-patient and out-patient chemotherapy prescribing

Advice and Guidance to GPs

1 in 3 ward round of Haematology patients admitted to STDH under Medicine (face-to-face and remote reviews)

Laboratory reporting of bone marrow biopsies; reporting of blood films and other specialised Haematology tests when on-call

Attendance at the weekly Consultant Grand Round on B28

Attendance at the weekly MDT & involvement in the bone marrow morphology MDT on a rotating basis

Although the post is a full-time post, applicants who wish to work less than full-time are encouraged to apply.

The post holder should possess Membership of the Royal College of Physicians and Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists and be on the GMC Full Specialist Register with a License to Practice. If UK-trained, the post holder must be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

Date posted

10 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-MDMD-0724-28

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details

The post holder will be a member of the Medical Specialities Directorate in STSFT and will be part of the Consultant team that will deliver clinical and laboratory Haematology services across Sunderland, South Tyneside and Gateshead. In conjunction with the other Haematologists, the post holder will contribute to the overall organisation and planning of the service. They will be responsible for providing an out-patient service, including the monitoring of chemotherapy. As part of their on-call commitments, the post holder will be responsible for Haematology in-patients at SRH, providing Haematology advice to GPs south of Tyne & Wear and hospital specialities on all 3 sites and will undertake blood film reporting for all 3 sites.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience in routine laboratory Haematology including regular reporting of blood films, bone marrow biopsies, advising on coagulation problems and transfusion issues.
Have experience in training undergraduates and postgraduates.
Experience with and training in induction therapy for acute leukaemia.

Desirable

Have experience in the development of a multidisciplinary group for clinical service provision.
Experience with and training in autologous stem cell rescue.
Competence to administer intrathecal chemotherapy.

Qualifications

Essential

Hold MRCP and FRCPath (Haem) qualifications or equivalent.
Full and Specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview).
Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview.

Desirable

Have been involved in academic research as part of their training and have both presented and published peer reviewed articles.

Skills

Essential

Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
Management & Leadership skills.
Be able to work as part of a team.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience in routine laboratory Haematology including regular reporting of blood films, bone marrow biopsies, advising on coagulation problems and transfusion issues.
Have experience in training undergraduates and postgraduates.
Experience with and training in induction therapy for acute leukaemia.

Desirable

Have experience in the development of a multidisciplinary group for clinical service provision.
Experience with and training in autologous stem cell rescue.
Competence to administer intrathecal chemotherapy.

Qualifications

Essential

Hold MRCP and FRCPath (Haem) qualifications or equivalent.
Full and Specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview).
Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview.

Desirable

Have been involved in academic research as part of their training and have both presented and published peer reviewed articles.

Skills

Essential

Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
Management & Leadership skills.
Be able to work as part of a team.

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

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