Job summary
University Hospitals of the North Midlands employs a dynamic team of 14 consultant haematologists to deliver haematology services to a population of over one million people in Cheshire and Staffordshire.
We provide a full range of haematology services with the exception of allogeneic transplantation which is performed at the Christie Hospital, Manchester or the University Hospital Birmingham. A significant amount of post-allo follow up is performed in Stoke-on-Trent. We have an active, JACIE accredited autologous stem cell transplant program. Outpatient services are provided from 3 sites: Leighton Hospital in Crewe, County Hospital Stafford and the Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke, where all haematology inpatient services are centralised. Crewe and Stafford are easily reachable from Stoke by car or public transport. All consultants work across 2 sites.
Main duties of the job
We work closely with the West Midlands HMDS service based in Birmingham, and bone marrow aspirate and trephines are reported in Stoke. Applicants with an interest in laboratory diagnostics will have the opportunity to participate in this aspect of the service.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and main responsibilities can be found within the job description which is under supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and main responsibilities can be found within the job description which is under supporting documents.
Person Specification
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional updating
- Highly motivated individual with flexible approach
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Advanced Life Support certificate
- MRCP part 1 or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- 4 years postgraduate training (at least two years will need to have included haematology experience
- At least 12 months experience at middle grade level in Medicine in the NHS or equivalent
- Evidence of safe, sound clinical practices
- Experience of teaching medical students and Foundation trainees/SHO
Skills
Essential
- Experience in audit
- Good standard of written and verbal English
- Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals
Person Specification
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional updating
- Highly motivated individual with flexible approach
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- Awards/distinctions whilst studying for 1st degree
- Advanced Life Support certificate
- MRCP part 1 or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- 4 years postgraduate training (at least two years will need to have included haematology experience
- At least 12 months experience at middle grade level in Medicine in the NHS or equivalent
- Evidence of safe, sound clinical practices
- Experience of teaching medical students and Foundation trainees/SHO
Skills
Essential
- Experience in audit
- Good standard of written and verbal English
- Ability to organise and prioritise busy workloads effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, senior medical staff and other health professionals
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
