Job summary
These posts are a trust grade position at SpR level within the Clinical Haematology department at Hammersmith Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. This appointment will be a full time position on a fixed term basis till 04 Feb 25 with opportunity to extension.
Main duties of the job
Activities will include inpatient and outpatient care, laboratory work, transfusion, red cell disorders and haemoglobinopathies, coagulation, general referrals, malignant haematology and bone marrow transplant.
General responsibilities include;
- Inpatient management;
- Outpatient management;
Bone marrow examination and interpretation of blood films and bone marrow aspirates
- Clinical research studies
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19. The successful applicant may have contact with patients and service users and as part of our pre-employment checks and risk assessments, we will ask all candidates to confirm whether or not they have been fully vaccinated or have a medical exemption.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific duties may include, dependent upon rota attachment;
- The postholder is in day-to-day charge of inpatient care. On the white cell side, a degree of support is provided by the transplant co-ordinator depending on the experience of the postholder and the duration of their current attachment to the white cell team.
- The postholder is expected to have seen every patient under their care at least once daily, or more often if clinically appropriate.
- The postholders is responsible for any written communication concerning inpatients and outpatients to the referring physician, the primary care physician or consulting physicians. This will include discharge summaries, weekly update forms for transplant patients, letters of referral to other specialities and medical reports. Discharge summaries are to be completed as soon as possible after patient discharge.
- Co-ordination of the white cell service programme with other hospital personnel; this involves a multi-disciplinary approach to patient management.
- Ensure the ward nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) and the outpatient and day care nursing team are aware of the management plan for any relevant patients and liaising with them when any changes are made.
- Liaising with data managers to ensure accurate and up-to-date recording of patient information.
- Pharmacy Discussion of chemotherapy requirements for individual patient protocols. For patient undergoing transplantation, this activity must be discussed with the allogeneic or autologous transplant co-ordinator.
- Knowledge of virology results of current and recently discharged inpatients.
- Laboratory duties including;
- Blood Transfusion Completion of the yellow blood transfusion form and arrangements for collection and storage.
- Stem Cell Laboratory Liaising with the stem cell laboratory regarding an inpatient requiring collection or re-infusion of cells and informing them when any plans are altered.
In addition to longer ward rounds twice a week, there is a daily consultant board round.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Specific duties may include, dependent upon rota attachment;
- The postholder is in day-to-day charge of inpatient care. On the white cell side, a degree of support is provided by the transplant co-ordinator depending on the experience of the postholder and the duration of their current attachment to the white cell team.
- The postholder is expected to have seen every patient under their care at least once daily, or more often if clinically appropriate.
- The postholders is responsible for any written communication concerning inpatients and outpatients to the referring physician, the primary care physician or consulting physicians. This will include discharge summaries, weekly update forms for transplant patients, letters of referral to other specialities and medical reports. Discharge summaries are to be completed as soon as possible after patient discharge.
- Co-ordination of the white cell service programme with other hospital personnel; this involves a multi-disciplinary approach to patient management.
- Ensure the ward nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) and the outpatient and day care nursing team are aware of the management plan for any relevant patients and liaising with them when any changes are made.
- Liaising with data managers to ensure accurate and up-to-date recording of patient information.
- Pharmacy Discussion of chemotherapy requirements for individual patient protocols. For patient undergoing transplantation, this activity must be discussed with the allogeneic or autologous transplant co-ordinator.
- Knowledge of virology results of current and recently discharged inpatients.
- Laboratory duties including;
- Blood Transfusion Completion of the yellow blood transfusion form and arrangements for collection and storage.
- Stem Cell Laboratory Liaising with the stem cell laboratory regarding an inpatient requiring collection or re-infusion of cells and informing them when any plans are altered.
In addition to longer ward rounds twice a week, there is a daily consultant board round.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered
- MBBS or equivalent
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Shows awareness of own limitations
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment
- Understands the principles of research
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil job requirements
Relevant Experience in Specialty
Essential
- Must have at least completed ST1-2 training or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registered
- MBBS or equivalent
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Shows awareness of own limitations
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment
- Understands the principles of research
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil job requirements
Relevant Experience in Specialty
Essential
- Must have at least completed ST1-2 training or equivalent
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).
