Job summary
Haematology services at Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital are looking for you. They want to give you experience in managing haematology and patients in an inpatient, outpatient and day unit setting. They are looking for you to be part of their multidisciplinary team caring for cancer patients in the local area. Interested.... please read on.
Whilst also supporting the acute assessment of patients and facilitating their prompt initial management and admission, the post holder will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience in Clinical Haematology. The post would be ideal for acquiring competencies needed towards a national training number in Haematology or Oncology.
There will be lots of opportunities to spend time in both haematology outpatient clinics to gain experience in malignant and non-malignant haematology, and also take part in diagnostic procedures dependant on the candidate's level of interest. Previous post holders have successfully gained National Training numbers in Oncology and Haematology.
Main duties of the job
This post will provide medical input for Haematology inpatients and outpatients attending for clinics and treatment. The post will also include participation in the provision of the Acute Oncology service.
The post will be cross-site with 6 months at Winchester and 6 months at Basingstoke. There will be weekend on calls covering the haematology ward at Basingstoke.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Wessex is our 10 bedded Haematology ward and we provide our outpatient appointments and acute oncology service in our purpose built chemotherapy unit- The Rainbow Unit.
The trust employs over 8,600 staff and has a turnover of over £450 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Inpatient haematology care on Wessex ward including patients with new diagnosis of acute leukaemia and receiving intensive chemotherapy
Participation in Acute Oncology Service - assessment, review, advice and intervention of patients receiving chemotherapy OP clinics including review. Attendance at site specific MDT and laboratory meetings Transfusion medicine and bone marrow biopsies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Inpatient haematology care on Wessex ward including patients with new diagnosis of acute leukaemia and receiving intensive chemotherapy
Participation in Acute Oncology Service - assessment, review, advice and intervention of patients receiving chemotherapy OP clinics including review. Attendance at site specific MDT and laboratory meetings Transfusion medicine and bone marrow biopsies.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- GMC
- 2 years post registration clinical practice
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- MRCP - or working towards Good Clinical Practice Training
- Advanced Communication Skills Course
- Advanced Life support
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience in oncology/clinical haematology
- Involvement in undergraduate and post graduate medical teaching
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Good clinical and interpersonal skills
- Good verbal and written communication
- Ability to work in a team with ability to motivate others
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good Communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership qualities
- Good Team Player
- Enthusiastic, reliable and flexible
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgement
Desirable
- Good IT & Presentation skills
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- GMC
- 2 years post registration clinical practice
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- MRCP - or working towards Good Clinical Practice Training
- Advanced Communication Skills Course
- Advanced Life support
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience in oncology/clinical haematology
- Involvement in undergraduate and post graduate medical teaching
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Good clinical and interpersonal skills
- Good verbal and written communication
- Ability to work in a team with ability to motivate others
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good Communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership qualities
- Good Team Player
- Enthusiastic, reliable and flexible
- Ability to demonstrate sound judgement
Desirable
- Good IT & Presentation skills
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).
