Consultant Haematologist

Job description

Job responsibilities

To have a special interest in one of the major branches of Haematology would be expected. An interest in haematological malignancy is essential and an interest in haemoglobinopathy would be desirable, however it is not essential.

To share responsibility for the clinical haematology service including liaison with clinicians, other hospital staff and general practitioners in the diagnosis and management of haematological disorders.

To provide continuing responsibility for patients in their charge and in partnership with colleagues working for the proper function of the department.

To share responsibility for the diagnostic services with the other Consultant Haematologists including the day to day responsibility of diagnostic tests and interpretation as required.

To show responsibility for professional standards within the laboratory and ensure compliance with the standards required to satisfy CPA [UKAS] Limited.

To participate with the other Consultant Haematologists in the management of the department.

To demonstrate a firm commitment to clinical governance including participation in effective clinical, medical records and laboratory audit and continuing medical education. Clinical audit staff and systems are available in the Trust. Support of junior staff in governance and audit is encouraged.

To contribute to management within the Trust through the Directorate.

To undertake duties appropriate for a consultant haematologist, not otherwise specified.

To participate in all teaching program for medical staff, medical students and other hospital employees as required. There is also some involvement in teaching of bio-medical scientists, with a regular morphology education session. Medical student teaching is expanding, mostly from Leicester Medical School.

To comply with Trust appraisal and revalidation processes. The Trust has a named Responsible Officer, systems and process in place to support the General Medical Council revalidation process (relicensing and recertification). Appropriate time is allocated within consultant job plans and the Trust has a dedicated appraisal team to offer guidance and support.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Primary medical qualification, FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification
• Wide knowledge and experience of Haematology
• Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT

Desirable

• MD, PhD or other higher degree

Other requirements

Essential

• Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.

Teaching, Audit and Quality Improvement

Essential

• Experience of audit and quality improvement in Haematology
• Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• High level organisational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Leadership 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Billing Road

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)