Specialty Doctor in Haematology
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 04 July 2024
Job summary
There is a new full-time post for a Specialty Doctor to contribute to malignant and non-malignant haematology services at a middle grade (SpR)/staff grade level. The role may also be appropriate for a suitably qualified person to take on as part time if it fulfils the department's expectations and needs. The successful applicant is expected to contribute to the day to day functioning of the department at a level based on their experience. The successful applicant will work with all consultants and existing staff grade/middle grade doctors to cover the services provided at the trust. The successful applicant will support the current delivery of Clinical haematology services, including contribution to the future development at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a suitable qualified, enthusiastic individual to take this post and there is a possibility to develop subspecialist interests within haematology as part of the restructuring of the Clinical Haematology department at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. There is also potential for collaboration with Oxford University Hospitals (OUH), which is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in the UK and has a national and international reputation for development of a speciality interest if the candidate wishes to.
About us
Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation trust is a busy DGH, providing level 3 services in Haematology, in partnership with Oxford University Hospitals. We are a team of 7 Consultants, 3 rotational registrars, 2 associate specialists and 5 specialist nurses providing haematology services to the patients of West Berkshire. We have a purpose built in patient and Day unit services and a well-supported OP service at the main site, RBH and satellite clinics at nearby Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description for full details
The appointee will have the opportunity, and be encouraged to, develop laboratory expertise, take part in clinical trials, undertake management responsibilities that are appropriate and be involved in teaching and training. Senior staff grade appointees may eventually be able to develop in to an Associate Specialist if such opportunities present themselves in future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description for full details
The appointee will have the opportunity, and be encouraged to, develop laboratory expertise, take part in clinical trials, undertake management responsibilities that are appropriate and be involved in teaching and training. Senior staff grade appointees may eventually be able to develop in to an Associate Specialist if such opportunities present themselves in future.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Haematology experience
Desirable
- Haematology experience at a middle grade level
- Post graduate qualification in Haematology
Clinical Experience & Skills
Essential
- Training in Haematology
- Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- All aspects of general Haematology and patient care
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines.
- Undertake audits and present data as required.
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database.
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees to the level of GMC accredited educational supervision level.
- Evidence of involvement in clinical research
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Educational qualification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English.
- Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority.
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills, and able to work within MDT
- Accountability; ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills; ability to see patients as people, ability to empathize and work co-operatively with others.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- Haematology experience
Desirable
- Haematology experience at a middle grade level
- Post graduate qualification in Haematology
Clinical Experience & Skills
Essential
- Training in Haematology
- Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- All aspects of general Haematology and patient care
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines.
- Undertake audits and present data as required.
- Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database.
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees to the level of GMC accredited educational supervision level.
- Evidence of involvement in clinical research
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Educational qualification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English.
- Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority.
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills, and able to work within MDT
- Accountability; ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills; ability to see patients as people, ability to empathize and work co-operatively with others.
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
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).
