Job summary
University Hospitals Sussex are delighted to offer the position of a full (or part) time Haematology Specialty Doctor to work alongside our team of 6 Haematologists, 2 Spr's and 5 Haematology Specialist nurses in the Western half of the trust. This position is based primarily in St Richards Hospital, Chichester in a beautiful part of West Sussex. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward looking colleague to work within our close knit team.
The Haematology department provides an extensive haemato-oncology practice to level 2b care, as well as general haematology incl obstetrics and paediatrics, transfusion medicine and is a UKHCDO accredited Haemophilia Centre
This post offers an excellent opportunity to further develop an interest in Haematology and the successful candidate will be expected to have some experience in managing haematology patients in both a ward and outpatient setting.
Main duties of the job
To support the Haematology team in providing full clinical care to those with blood disorders and inpatient care to those with haematological malignancy up to and including BSCH level 2B care.
To support colleagues with specialist advice on all aspects of Haematology both within the trust and in primary care.
To provide clinical support to the Haematology Laboratory
To actively engage in departmental meetings, clinical governance and teaching to our SHO's
To become actively involved in our Haematology trials portfolio
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
- oWorked within the NHS in a medical specialty at CMT level or equivalent
- oFour years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty
Desirable
- oPost graduate qualification
- MRCP
- oFRCPath part 1 or equivalent
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oExperience breaking bad new and/or delivering complex cancer diagnoses
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- oWorked within a haematology department or has experience looking after haematology patients
- oHas experience looking after patients receiving chemotherapy and/or has experience prescribing chemotherapy
- oExperience reporting blood film
- oExperience performing bone marrow procedures
Knowledge
Essential
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
- oWorked within the NHS in a medical specialty at CMT level or equivalent
- oFour years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty
Desirable
- oPost graduate qualification
- MRCP
- oFRCPath part 1 or equivalent
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oExperience breaking bad new and/or delivering complex cancer diagnoses
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- oWorked within a haematology department or has experience looking after haematology patients
- oHas experience looking after patients receiving chemotherapy and/or has experience prescribing chemotherapy
- oExperience reporting blood film
- oExperience performing bone marrow procedures
Knowledge
Essential
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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).
