Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Fellow in Clinical Haematology to work in our newly formed Directorate of Oncology and Haematology based at Northwick Park Hospital with a view to achieving all ST3 competencies during this 12-month period. This will be particularly attractive to a fellow wishing to achieve all competencies to become a haematology consultant via the portfolio pathway or for a fellow who wishes to get haematology experience with a view to applying for deanery training in the future. There may be an opportunity to extend this post beyond 12 months to develop further competencies.
This post includes additional study budget funding to allow the successful candidate to attend the essential transfusion course, which is compulsory for haematology deanery trainees and is recommended to be done during the ST3 year.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who wish to pursue a career in haematology and develop the skills and experience required for this. The applicants will be expected to work with the multi-disciplinary teams on the ward, supporting the Consultants and providing supervision to junior medical staff.
Candidates will gain experience of both malignant and non-malignant haematology and have access to weekly seminar and morphology teaching.
Applicants should have full GMC registration and experience in medicine. Previous haematology experience and MRCP examinations are desirable.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be an integral part of the Haematology service provided to the Trust and the appointee will provide care for inpatient and outpatient haematology patients. The appointee will be given opportunities to become competent in performing bone marrow biopsies and an opportunity to learn morphology / peripheral blood smear interpretation if they are interested in considering a longer-term career in haematology.The post will be based at Northwick Park Hospital.
The post-holder will be provided with additional study budget to facilitate attendance on the essential transfusion medicine course as is a requirement for haematology ST3s in training. There is also additional consultant supervision attached to this post to aid the post-holder in meeting ST3 requirements within 12 months.
The Clinical Haematology service has a practice covering the whole range of blood diseases, including malignancies, haemostasis and thrombosis, anaemias, haemoglobinopathies and haemolytic disorders.
Haematology patients are located on a newly furbished ward. The post holder will be expected to provide support to junior staff and help ensure continuity of care for patients admitted to the unit. The successful candidate will have previous haematology experience and will be expected to pursue clinical research and audit projects.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in teaching activities as agreed with supervisors.
- To adhere to the Trusts policies, including those relating to mandatory training requirements, clinical policies and dress code
- To provide medical care and ensure the safety of haematology inpatients, including but not limited to the following duties.
- To be responsible for medical care at night, including ordering investigations and collating results, and contacting the responsible consultant when indicated,
- To respond to any concerns or requests for review from the nurse in charge,
- When on duty, to contribute to a holistic approach to the clinical care of patients, working closely with the nursing team
- When patients are admitted as an emergency, to make an initial clinical assessment and arrange investigations and initial treatment, discussing with the consultant on-call as appropriate and completing the electronic record,
- To act as part of the clinical ward team, supporting the nursing staff and assisting in their training and development as appropriate, as well as handing over to the day-time teams in a timely and appropriate manner
- To support colleagues in Day Care clinical service
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in teaching activities as agreed with supervisors.
- To adhere to the Trusts policies, including those relating to mandatory training requirements, clinical policies and dress code
- To provide medical care and ensure the safety of haematology inpatients, including but not limited to the following duties.
- To be responsible for medical care at night, including ordering investigations and collating results, and contacting the responsible consultant when indicated,
- To respond to any concerns or requests for review from the nurse in charge,
- When on duty, to contribute to a holistic approach to the clinical care of patients, working closely with the nursing team
- When patients are admitted as an emergency, to make an initial clinical assessment and arrange investigations and initial treatment, discussing with the consultant on-call as appropriate and completing the electronic record,
- To act as part of the clinical ward team, supporting the nursing staff and assisting in their training and development as appropriate, as well as handing over to the day-time teams in a timely and appropriate manner
- To support colleagues in Day Care clinical service
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
qualification
Essential
- oMBBS, preferably with intercalated BSc oAn acceptable postgraduate qualification, such as MRCP or equivalent. Candidates who have some MRCP examinations passed but have not completed the full MRCP qualification will be considered. oAdvanced Life Support training
Knowledge
Essential
- oFamiliarity with the area of study of Haematology oProven experience in acute hospital setting oSound knowledge and experience in the management of critically ill patients
Person Specification
qualification
Essential
- oMBBS, preferably with intercalated BSc oAn acceptable postgraduate qualification, such as MRCP or equivalent. Candidates who have some MRCP examinations passed but have not completed the full MRCP qualification will be considered. oAdvanced Life Support training
Knowledge
Essential
- oFamiliarity with the area of study of Haematology oProven experience in acute hospital setting oSound knowledge and experience in the management of critically ill patients
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).
