Job summary
The post holder will have the opportunity to work with the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust obstetric haematology team and the NIHR Blood Transfusion Research Unit (BTRU)
The obstetric haematology service at GSTT is recognised internationally with renowned expertise in the management of anaemia, immune thrombocytopenia, thrombosis, haemophilia, thrombophilia, myeloproliferative disease and sickle cell disease in pregnancy. The service is for patients who are either pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
The learning opportunities include gaining an understanding of how to develop an obstetric haematology service and the role of haematology in fetal medicine, maternal networks, management of haematological conditions in pregnancy, high-risk pregnancies and rare haematological diseases in pregnancy.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical input into the management of patients with obstetric haematology disorders. To participate in the review and development of the maternity network regarding haematological disease. To contribute to existing haematology pregnancy registries including the UK ITP pregnancy registry and contribute to the develop of new registry projects with the team. To promote best practice in patient blood management. To be involved in research to improve the management of patients with obstetric haematology disorders. To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care. To participate in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. To participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training. Participate and integrate in the NIHR BTRU programme of research. Plan, manage and conduct an original research project and associated activities, taking direction from their supervisor and other colleagues as appropriate. Regularly contribute to or write research articles at an international level for peer reviewed journals, book chapters, and reviews. Carry out collaborative projects with colleagues in partner institutions, and research groups, in accordance with supervisor's requirements. Involvement in the writing and submission of grant applications.
About us
The post will be based at the Guy's & St Thomas' sites and the post holder will be someone who has an interest in gaining further knowledge and experience in obstetric haematology, and developing research skills including data analysis and publications. The post holder will work with the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust team, colleagues within the Maternity network and researchers in the NIHR Blood Transfusion Research Unit (BTRU), described below.
The core aim of the research undertaken by the NIHR BTRU is "How can we better use data in transfusion?" Blood transfusion is a common procedure carried out in hospitals; nearly 2 million blood components are transfused in England at a cost of over £300 million/year. Used to best effect, these play a vital role in saving lives, but repeated analyses show large gaps between recommended and actual transfusion practice. Unnecessary transfusions put patients at risk of adverse effects and are a waste of a limited resource. In addition, blood services often find it difficult to predict how much blood hospitals need. This results in both wasted blood and a risk that the best type of blood component may not always be available for a patient needing a transfusion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
The post holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of obstetric haematology to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:
(a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
(b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
Training of junior staff:
The post holder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that post holder has agreed with their supervising consultant.
Teaching:
The post holder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Clinical Governance:
All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
The post holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of obstetric haematology to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:
(a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
(b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
Training of junior staff:
The post holder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that post holder has agreed with their supervising consultant.
Teaching:
The post holder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Clinical Governance:
All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
Desirable
- Specialty qualification, and/or higher degree
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in Haematology Particular clinical experience
Desirable
- Clinical experience in Thrombosis
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Particular clinical or non-clinical skills
Desirable
- Other clinical or non-clinical skills
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Management training or qualification Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development Appraisal training
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
Desirable
- Specialty qualification, and/or higher degree
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in Haematology Particular clinical experience
Desirable
- Clinical experience in Thrombosis
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Particular clinical or non-clinical skills
Desirable
- Other clinical or non-clinical skills
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Desirable
Management
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management
Desirable
- Management training or qualification Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline development Appraisal training
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).
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).
