Job summary
This post is based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary but the post holder will be expected work across hospital sites. The post holder will be responsible for the continued delivery and further development of an already established haematology service for patients living within the catchment area of the Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospital Trust and surrounding areas.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within a team of six Consultant Haematologists, two Specialty Trainees, one Staff Grade, one IMT doctor and 5 Haematology Cancer Nurse Specialists to provide comprehensive Haematology care to patients. There is a dedicated haemato-oncology ward with 12 patient capacity as well as day unit for delivery of chemotherapy and other intravenous treatments. Consultants will undertake two clinics per week plus a 2 week-wait clinic one week in six. The clinics are a combination of new and follow up patients. The Specialist Nurses run myeloproliferative clinics independently at Doncaster and at Bassetlaw and also undertake three bone marrow lists each week.
The Haematology Consultants provide Haematology cover for all hospitals in the Trust on a 1 in 6 rota.
About us
Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, however you will be expected to contribute to the delivery and development of Haematology services across all Trust sites.
The principal duties of the post will include:
1. To provide, with the other Consultant Haematologists, continuing responsibility for Haematology Services in Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Trust.
2. To share responsibility for diagnostic services with the other Consultant Haematologists including the day to day supervision of diagnostic tests and interpretation as required.
3. To share responsibility for professional standards in the laboratory and ensure compliance with the standards required to satisfy UKAS Ltd.
4. 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.
5. To participate with the other Consultant Haematologists in the management of the Department.
6. To demonstrate a firm commitment to Clinical Governance including participation in effective Clinical Audit and continuing Medical Education.
7. To contribute to management within the Trust through the appropriate Division.
8. Participation in the multidisciplinary team meetings relevant to the post.
9. Take joint responsibility for the professional supervision and development of training and non-training grade posts in the department.
10. Participate in the system of consultant cover for annual, study and professional leave.
11. Maintain good communication with all members of the multidisciplinary teams.
12. Ensure good communication with GP and other agencies such as Palliative Care Services.
13. To be involved in clinical trials, work and co-ordination.
14. To ensure mandatory training is up to date.
15. To ensure own practice is up to date this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development.
16. Comply with all relevant trust policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, however you will be expected to contribute to the delivery and development of Haematology services across all Trust sites.
The principal duties of the post will include:
1. To provide, with the other Consultant Haematologists, continuing responsibility for Haematology Services in Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Trust.
2. To share responsibility for diagnostic services with the other Consultant Haematologists including the day to day supervision of diagnostic tests and interpretation as required.
3. To share responsibility for professional standards in the laboratory and ensure compliance with the standards required to satisfy UKAS Ltd.
4. 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.
5. To participate with the other Consultant Haematologists in the management of the Department.
6. To demonstrate a firm commitment to Clinical Governance including participation in effective Clinical Audit and continuing Medical Education.
7. To contribute to management within the Trust through the appropriate Division.
8. Participation in the multidisciplinary team meetings relevant to the post.
9. Take joint responsibility for the professional supervision and development of training and non-training grade posts in the department.
10. Participate in the system of consultant cover for annual, study and professional leave.
11. Maintain good communication with all members of the multidisciplinary teams.
12. Ensure good communication with GP and other agencies such as Palliative Care Services.
13. To be involved in clinical trials, work and co-ordination.
14. To ensure mandatory training is up to date.
15. To ensure own practice is up to date this will include taking responsibility for own Clinical Professional Development.
16. Comply with all relevant trust policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Haematology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within the specialty
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Desirable
- Wide based experience in Haematology
- Attendance at a recognised management course
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Practical
Essential
- Ability to use IT Systems - inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
- Evidence of innovation
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Access to own transport
General
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Haematology
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within the specialty
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Desirable
- Wide based experience in Haematology
- Attendance at a recognised management course
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Practical
Essential
- Ability to use IT Systems - inc Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
- Evidence of innovation
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Access to own transport
General
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
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).
