Job summary
This is a full-time Trust Speciality Doctor post to join the clinical Haematology department at Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals. The department has an excellent track record of supporting doctors to develop their career and achieve training or consultant posts.
These posts will be based at the Regional Cancer Centre based at Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) and Gloucester Royal Hospital on a rotational basis. The posts will join an established team of 9 Consultants who provide a full range of diagnostic and clinical haematology services to a population of approximately 650,000. This includes clinical (attending) inpatient duties to BCSH Level 3 care at the Regional Cancer Centre based at Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH), day care services at Gloucester Royal Hospital and outpatient and laboratory facilities at both sites. The Consultant team is supported by 3-4 Specialty Trainees (St3+), 1 ST1/2, 1 FY1, 1 Transfusion Practitioner, 1 ANP, 7 Specialist Nurses and 3 non-medical prescribers. In addition, resident doctors support the inpatient wards on a rotational basis.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to appoint a suitably experienced medical physician to support Haematology services across both Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucester Royal Hospital, together with appropriate teaching and supervision of junior doctors and medical students. This is one of 3 posts developed to manage the increase in chemotherapy workload. The post holder will be expected to work closely with their colleagues and the Specialist Registrars to provide cover across the day unit, outpatients and the ward to deliver high quality patient care.
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:-
- To support the provision of a first class clinical service
- To provide effective middle grade leadership to the staff working on the ward, day unit and outpatient clinics
- To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
- To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Division's services plans
- To support the clinical decision making of medical and nursing staff on the specialty ward.
- To lead, in conjunction with the Consultant workforce, the education programme for junior doctors
About us
We are a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital to a population of 652,475* in Gloucestershire as well as caring for patients from surrounding counties and beyond.
Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred, high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients' lives by joining our team.
*Figures based CCG data on the number of people registered at a GP surgery in Gloucestershire
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The appointee will be expected to support the delivery of high quality care to the patients presenting to the Department with Haematological disorders
- To examine and treat both in-patients and out-patients referred to the Department
- To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff
- To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme
- To be fully compliant with Trust mandatory training requirements
- To actively participate in the departmental education programme
- To work within the framework of team decisions.
- To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility
Please see attached Job description for more information
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The appointee will be expected to support the delivery of high quality care to the patients presenting to the Department with Haematological disorders
- To examine and treat both in-patients and out-patients referred to the Department
- To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff
- To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme
- To be fully compliant with Trust mandatory training requirements
- To actively participate in the departmental education programme
- To work within the framework of team decisions.
- To show initiative, enthusiasm and flexibility
Please see attached Job description for more information
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. Completion of F1/F2
- Full GMC Registration and a license to practice
- MRCP
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up-to-date and fit to practice safely
- Applicant to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: oApplicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English oApplicants have scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
Desirable
- Postgraduate teaching experience
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Out of hours experience relevant to the job
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, specialty knowledge exam
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
- Previous experience of working in Haematology
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work under stress, flexibility and ability to adapt to changing circumstances
- Honesty and reliability
- Caring attitude to patients
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team
- Organisation & planning: capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline
- Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
Desirable
- Driver with a valid license
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. Completion of F1/F2
- Full GMC Registration and a license to practice
- MRCP
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Applicant's knowledge is up-to-date and fit to practice safely
- Applicant to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: oApplicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English oApplicants have scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence.
Desirable
- Postgraduate teaching experience
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Out of hours experience relevant to the job
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, specialty knowledge exam
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job
- Previous experience of working in Haematology
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work under stress, flexibility and ability to adapt to changing circumstances
- Honesty and reliability
- Caring attitude to patients
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team
- Organisation & planning: capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline
- Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
Desirable
- Driver with a valid license
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).
