Job summary
An exciting new vacancy has arisen for a full-time Consultant Clinical Haematologist to join the malignant haematology service at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, based on the Hammersmith Hospital site. This post will form an essential part of the white cell service supporting the inpatient and outpatient care of patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN).
The Haematology Department comprises a large practice covering the whole range of blood diseases including malignancies and stem cell transplantation. There are 60 available inpatient beds over three wards, and a dedicated Haematology Centre housing a busy outpatient department, and an expanding Daycare and Ambulatory Care Unit.
The Imperial College Academic Centre for Haematology is fully integrated with our NHS departments of Clinical and Laboratory Haematology. Haematology and Cellular Therapy are central to the cancer theme of the Biomedical Research Centre, and our goals of clinical excellence and translational medicine are aligned with those of the Academic Health Science Centre. The Haematology Clinical Trials Unit oversees more than 50 studies in both malignant and non-malignant diseases. There are regular research meetings within the Department and the post-holder will be encouraged to participate in and initiate clinical trials.
Main duties of the job
Day
Time
Location
Work
DCC/EPA/SPA/AR
No. of PAs
Monday
AM
HH
Ward Rounds (Full) and Clinical Diagnostic Work (1:4)
OPD Clinic (3:4)
DCC
DCC
0.5
0.75
PM
HH
Clinic Admin
DCC
1.0
Tuesday
AM
HH
Board Round/Urgent Patient Reviews (1:4)
Team meeting and Other Clinical Meetings
Reporting and Clinic Admin Lab Work
DCC
DCC
DCC
0.125
0.25
0.5
PM
HH
MDT
OPD Clinic
DCC
DCC
0.25
1.0
Wednesday
AM
HH
Board Round/Urgent Patient Reviews (1:4)
DCC
0.125
PM
HH
MDT
DCC
0.50
Thursday
AM
HH
Ward Rounds (Full) and Clinical Diagnostic Work (1:4)
OPD Clinic (3:4)
DCC
DCC
0.5
0.75
PM
HH
Clinic Admin
DCC
0.75
Friday
AM
HH
Board Round/Urgent Patient Reviews (1:4)
DCC
0.125
PM
HH
OPD Clinic (1:2)
DCC
0.5
CPD
HH
Continuing professional development
SPA
1.00
Other SPA
HH
Education, quality and safety, departmental meetings etc
SPA
0.75
Predictable emergency on-call work
HH
Weekend Ward Rounds
DCC
0.5
Unpredictable emergency on-call work
HH
On-call Weekends (1:8) and On-Call Overnight Monday - Thursday (1:4)
DCC
0.125
TOTAL PAs
10PAs
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.
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 tous at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This position is for an individual to work within the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Clinical Haematology service. The post will form part of the White Cell Haematology service, based on the Hammersmith site, and the post-holder is expected to have experience in the management of patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN). Experience in laboratory haematology, and in managing patients undergoing allogeneic stem cell transplantation would be advantageous.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This position is for an individual to work within the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Clinical Haematology service. The post will form part of the White Cell Haematology service, based on the Hammersmith site, and the post-holder is expected to have experience in the management of patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN). Experience in laboratory haematology, and in managing patients undergoing allogeneic stem cell transplantation would be advantageous.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- 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
- MRCP AND FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Specialist training in clinical haematology
- Experience in the management of chronic myeloproliferative disorders.
- IT skills and computer literacy
Desirable
- Experience in stem cell transplantation
- Experience in Laboratory and diagnostic haematology
Leadership/ Management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing, and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
- Research track record as specified under Research, Teaching and Training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- 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
- MRCP AND FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Specialist training in clinical haematology
- Experience in the management of chronic myeloproliferative disorders.
- IT skills and computer literacy
Desirable
- Experience in stem cell transplantation
- Experience in Laboratory and diagnostic haematology
Leadership/ Management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing, and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Language
Essential
- Are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
- Research track record as specified under Research, Teaching and Training
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).
