Consultant Haematologist

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This post holder will work collaboratively across two trusts that serve a combined population of around 2.5 million people. Both organisations have a Clinical Director and Collaborative group structure to support. The job is based in James Cook University Hospital with optional sessions in University Hospital North Tees as part of the trust collaborative journey with University Hospital North Tees. This is highly dependent on the applicant's preferences and it`s flexible.

The vision for the Tees Valley Haematology Service is to move to a single service delivered across all sites through the provision of standard offer for patients across the Tees Valley. This is also consistent with the approach within pathology services.

The service across the Tees Valley in each respective trust is made up of:o South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusto North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

The complementary skill mix across the two organisations allows for a collaborative approach to system working with one key ambition - an ever-ambitious aspirant population health outlook for the region.

The Haematology Day units across sites provide supportive care for outpatients and help to facilitate as much time at home as possible for patients. The chemotherapy units are also co-located and administers outpatient chemotherapy regimens.

Main duties of the job

Clinical duties will be shared with the present consultants and will include all duties normally expected of any haematology consultant in the UK.

Specific clinical and leadership duties:

Maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of Clinical Haematology.
Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences
Participate in the day-to-day running and administration of the department in conjunction with the present complement of staff.
Provide effective teaching to departmental nurse practitioners, junior medical and nursing staff, in addition to medical students.
Help to embed effective links between the Haematology services across the Tees valley sites.
Participate in quality improvement projects, clinical audit, clinical governance, and Morbidity & Mortality Meetings.
Take part in departmental research projects and lead the directorate forward in the field of research.
Maintain good communications with General Practitioners, Emergency Services and Social Services.
Ensure effective liaison and communication with consultant and junior medical staff in all specialities within the trust.
Be responsible for and actively participating in ensuring you meet the College requirements for continuing professional development (CPD).
Contribute to and demonstrate the values and behaviours outlined within both organisations.
Actively participate in the annual cycle of appraisal and job planning.

About us

This post holder will join a network of consultants in haematology services across North Tees and South Tees Foundation Trusts

To achieve effective delivery of clinical services senior staff are called upon to work in an integrated and adaptable manner. To provide some structure for clinical activity and allow allocation of resources the senior staff have a job plan and a work programme. These are jointly reviewed and agreed annually with the Clinical Directors (on behalf of the Chief Executives) to take account of the changes in the workload in both the individual departments and wider Tees Valley service.

Date posted

28 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

328-SC-MED-StNt-0290-2

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Full GMC registration
Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
MBBS or equivalent or evidence of equivalent qualification.

Desirable

MD or PHD (Thesis in preparation will be considered)
Training in appraisal techniques

Clinical experience and effectiveness

Essential

Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialities of Clinical and Laboratory Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Desirable

Evidence of research or innovative service developments

Personal attributes

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses, and other agencies.
Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to travel independently across sites

Desirable

Experience in counselling

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Full GMC registration
Relevant CCT or equivalent ('equivalence' must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
MBBS or equivalent or evidence of equivalent qualification.

Desirable

MD or PHD (Thesis in preparation will be considered)
Training in appraisal techniques

Clinical experience and effectiveness

Essential

Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialities of Clinical and Laboratory Haematology and Blood Transfusion

Desirable

Evidence of research or innovative service developments

Personal attributes

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses, and other agencies.
Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to travel independently across sites

Desirable

Experience in counselling

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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