Job summary
The 2 advertised posts will be split between the Royal London and Newham Hospitals within the Department Clinical Haematology, commencing July 2025 for 6 months.
There are currently 3 'FY2 to ST2' level posts which provide cover for Clinical Haematology at these sites, these additional posts are being created to expand the team to enable direct access to patients with sickle cell disease experiencing pain to a pilot dedicated ambulatory care setting.
Main duties of the job
The post would be suitable for junior doctors who wish to gain a period of focussed experience and training in Haematology. The post holders would cross cover and gain experience in diagnosis and management of blood disorders at both Newham and the Royal London site, with opportunity to participate in several outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary meetings, inpatient ward rounds, elective day unit management. The Department has an extensive education programme and FY2-ST2 are encouraged to attend general medical training and specialist haematology education sessions.
Duties will include:
o Daily review of in-patients usually with the SpR and/or Consultanto Ward duties including practical procedures and MDT meetingso Support for the FY1so Review of new admissionso Outpatient experience where daytime duties allowo Experience of relevant sub-specialty procedureso Review of patients attending the day unit
The post is part of a full shift rota with 14 doctors participating in night cover (as part of the Hospital at Night Team). The working pattern is copied below for reference.
Dr Simon Hallam MA PhD MRCP FRC PathConsultant in Haemato-OncologySt. Bartholomew's HospitalBarts Health NHS TrustLondonEC1A 7BEsimon.hallam@nhs.net
Or
Dr Funmi OyesanyaConsultant HaematologistRoyal London HospitalWhitechapel Rd,LondonE1 1FRf.oyesanya@nhs.net
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.
Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- MRCP Part 1 or MRCPCH Part 1 A and B
- Full MRCP (UK)
- Intercalated BSc or equivalent
- Higher degree MSc, PhD, MD
Experience
Essential
- Competence at core-completion level in the management of medical emergencies, inpatients and outpatients
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of training
Desirable
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing patients with haematological disease
- Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (eg ALERT, IMPACT certification)
- Evidence of skills in the management of patients not requiring hospital admission
- Evidence of ST3-level procedural skills relevant to medical patients (clinical independence in central venous cannulation, chest drain insertion, joint aspiration, DC cardioversion, abdominal paracentesis.)
- Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take, during core training or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
- Capacity to operate under pressure
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching experience and/or training in teaching
- Demonstrates an understanding of research methodology
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which: focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement
- Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance
Personal and people development
Essential
- Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (selfstarter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
- Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty
- Commitment to personal and professional development
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities/achievements relevant to the specialty
Communicatio n
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication
- Able to work in multi-professional teams and supervise junior medical staff
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members; for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects
Specific requirements
Essential
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- MRCP Part 1 or MRCPCH Part 1 A and B
- Full MRCP (UK)
- Intercalated BSc or equivalent
- Higher degree MSc, PhD, MD
Experience
Essential
- Competence at core-completion level in the management of medical emergencies, inpatients and outpatients
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of training
Desirable
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing patients with haematological disease
- Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (eg ALERT, IMPACT certification)
- Evidence of skills in the management of patients not requiring hospital admission
- Evidence of ST3-level procedural skills relevant to medical patients (clinical independence in central venous cannulation, chest drain insertion, joint aspiration, DC cardioversion, abdominal paracentesis.)
- Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take, during core training or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
- Capacity to operate under pressure
- Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching experience and/or training in teaching
- Demonstrates an understanding of research methodology
- Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which: focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement
- Demonstrates an understanding of clinical governance
Personal and people development
Essential
- Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (selfstarter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative)
- Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty
- Commitment to personal and professional development
Desirable
- Extracurricular activities/achievements relevant to the specialty
Communicatio n
Essential
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication
- Able to work in multi-professional teams and supervise junior medical staff
- Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members; for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement projects
Specific requirements
Essential
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
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).
