Job summary
Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) are looking to recruit a forward-thinking and motivated doctor to join our friendly and caring Haematology Team. This post is ideal for an experienced clinician with a good understanding of Haematology to join our dynamic team who are committed to the delivery of the highest standards of care.
The Haematology Service is an integral part of the Trust's Medicine Division, providing care at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join and support our Haematology Department at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. The advertised position is full time with no on-call commitments.
The successful applicant will undertake independent ward rounds.
The successful candidate will be encouragedto get involved in QIP/Audits and Teaching programme.
Candidate will have same educational and clinical supervision as in place for trainees.
The ideal candidate will have an interest in Haematology and is looking to improve their knowledge, skills and considering a career in Haematology.
Full GMC registration with a licence to practice is essential for this role, holders of MRCP would be given preference, but it is not essential.
The role will require you to work across all areas of the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.
Please note, candidates will be required to present original certificates at interview.
For overseas candidates wishing to apply for the job role and require immigration sponsorship, you can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining aCoS for the post on the GOV.UK website.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a replacement post based at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. The post holder will share, with one other specialty doctor, the responsibility for providing support to 3 Consultant Haematologists in the medical care of their patients on the ward, the day units and in the outpatients.
There are currently no specific laboratory responsibilities though an interest in developing skills in this area will be encouraged. The bulk of the clinical workload will involve general and malignant haematology.
The appointment will be subject to the terms and conditions of service, Hospital Medical and Dental Staff in England and Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a replacement post based at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. The post holder will share, with one other specialty doctor, the responsibility for providing support to 3 Consultant Haematologists in the medical care of their patients on the ward, the day units and in the outpatients.
There are currently no specific laboratory responsibilities though an interest in developing skills in this area will be encouraged. The bulk of the clinical workload will involve general and malignant haematology.
The appointment will be subject to the terms and conditions of service, Hospital Medical and Dental Staff in England and Wales.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC with full licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Good relationships and communication with patients
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- Good teaching and training
- Professional behaviour and probity
- Delivery of good acute clinical care
Knowlegde
Essential
- Knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely
Skills
Essential
- Acute care safe: Able to carry out ALS and defibrillation to a standard that accords with UK Resus Council guidelines
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Practice skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical errors.
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
- Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives.
- Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options
- Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients. Practice shared decision making.
- Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making.
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
- Managing others and team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
- Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
- Problem solving and decision making: capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
- Organisation and planning: capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.
- Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
- Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC with full licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- Good clinical care
- Maintaining good medical practice
- Good relationships and communication with patients
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- Good teaching and training
- Professional behaviour and probity
- Delivery of good acute clinical care
Knowlegde
Essential
- Knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely
Skills
Essential
- Acute care safe: Able to carry out ALS and defibrillation to a standard that accords with UK Resus Council guidelines
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
- Practice skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
- Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical errors.
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
- Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives.
- Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options
- Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients. Practice shared decision making.
- Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making.
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
- Managing others and team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
- Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
- Problem solving and decision making: capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
- Organisation and planning: capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.
- Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
- Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
