Job summary
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This is a permanent appointment for a whole-time post at the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT), Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) site.
Currently the Haematology Department provides BCSH Level 2B care. This post will be based primarily at QEH but deployment at UHL may occur once the new Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust structure has fully developed. The appointee will join two Haematology Specialist Registrars, a Haemato-oncology Core Medical Trainee, a Foundation Year 2 junior doctor and four/five Haematology Consultants.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will, after appropriate training and experience, be expected to: Assess and report blood films and Bone Marrows, Supporting Lab activities. Assist the inpatient and outpatient management of haematology patients. Provide On-Call Cover at a SpR level for Haematology. Perform bone marrow aspirate and trephine biopsy. Conduct Haem-Onc Clinic under supervision. Participate in Departmental Governance & Management. To participate in the General Haematology and Haemato-Oncology out Patient clinics, as required. Participate in Sickle Cell and thrombosis clinics.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the following:
- To participate in the General Haematology and Haemato-Oncology Out Patient clinics, as required. Participate in Sickle Cell Clinics.
- To be involved in managing the haematology-oncology patients attending the haematology/oncology day unit if required
- To be a clinical point of contact for ward based questions relating to anticoagulation inpatients.
- In conjunction with other members of the team be responsible for emergency admission of haematology patients and their day-to-day care on the wards if required
- Perform bone marrows or be taught to perform them.
- Review Blood Films or be taught how to interpret them.
- They will be involved in audit undertaken within the department.
- The post holder will cover the duties of Haematology CT2 or Specialist Registrars in their absence and vice versa if required.
The Post Holder is expected to participate in the on-call rota with the Haematology SpRs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the following:
- To participate in the General Haematology and Haemato-Oncology Out Patient clinics, as required. Participate in Sickle Cell Clinics.
- To be involved in managing the haematology-oncology patients attending the haematology/oncology day unit if required
- To be a clinical point of contact for ward based questions relating to anticoagulation inpatients.
- In conjunction with other members of the team be responsible for emergency admission of haematology patients and their day-to-day care on the wards if required
- Perform bone marrows or be taught to perform them.
- Review Blood Films or be taught how to interpret them.
- They will be involved in audit undertaken within the department.
- The post holder will cover the duties of Haematology CT2 or Specialist Registrars in their absence and vice versa if required.
The Post Holder is expected to participate in the on-call rota with the Haematology SpRs.
Person Specification
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
Career progression
Essential
- Able to provide complete details of previous employment history
- At least 12 month's experience in medicine (not including Foundation modules)
Application completion
Essential
- All sections of the application form to be completed.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Registered with GMC and hold a licence to practise
- MRCP Part 1, MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standard/Good Medical Practice including:
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Good relationships and communication with patients
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- Good teaching and training
- Professional behavior and probity
- Delivery of good acute clinical care
- Evidence of achievement of ST1 competencies in medicine at time of appointment
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Language skills
Essential
- All applicants to demonstrate skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of:
- a) the applicant has completed core medical training in English, or
- (b) have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6.
- If applicants believe that they have adequate communication abilities in English but do not fit into one of the examples above, they need to provide evidence.
Desirable
- Completion of a course or certificate related to teaching / training
Desirable Attributes
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Organisational ability
- Able to take responsibility and cope with stressful situations
- Able to get on with other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Credibility and integrity
- A sympathetic approach to patients and relatives
- Ability to establish good professional relationships with others
- Punctuality, reliability, enthusiasm
- Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- IT skills for day to day work
Person Specification
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely
Health
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
Career progression
Essential
- Able to provide complete details of previous employment history
- At least 12 month's experience in medicine (not including Foundation modules)
Application completion
Essential
- All sections of the application form to be completed.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Registered with GMC and hold a licence to practise
- MRCP Part 1, MRCPCH or equivalent
Desirable
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standard/Good Medical Practice including:
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Good relationships and communication with patients
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- Good teaching and training
- Professional behavior and probity
- Delivery of good acute clinical care
- Evidence of achievement of ST1 competencies in medicine at time of appointment
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Language skills
Essential
- All applicants to demonstrate skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of:
- a) the applicant has completed core medical training in English, or
- (b) have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6.
- If applicants believe that they have adequate communication abilities in English but do not fit into one of the examples above, they need to provide evidence.
Desirable
- Completion of a course or certificate related to teaching / training
Desirable Attributes
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Organisational ability
- Able to take responsibility and cope with stressful situations
- Able to get on with other members of the multidisciplinary team
- Credibility and integrity
- A sympathetic approach to patients and relatives
- Ability to establish good professional relationships with others
- Punctuality, reliability, enthusiasm
- Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- IT skills for day to day work
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).
