Job summary
The post is full time and based at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Margate. Remuneration is on the ST 3-9 scale with Band IA supplement of on-call duties (Non-resident on-call 1:6 with internal cover). Duties will include outpatient clinics, some laboratory work, and attendance at ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings. Attendance at clinics at the QEQM may also be occasionally required on a rotational basis with the Specialist Trainees with whom the successful candidate will work closely.The post-holder will also see patients on clinical trials or prior to entry into studies and will be expected to be familiar with the running of all the haematological oncology studies that the department is running (see below). Duties will include check inclusion and exclusion criteria and taking informed consent and will need to be up to date with GCP training. Attendance at National (such as BSH) and potentially International (such as ASH and EHA) meetings and other appropriate educational meetings is encouraged.
Main duties of the job
- Provision of a first class clinical service.
- Conduct clinical practice in accordance with the highest ethical and clinical governance standards.
- Provide support to other clinical specialities.
- Contribute to education and training of undergraduates, post graduates and staff members.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team and clinical governance meetings.
- Interpret and report laboratory investigations and provide advice to clinical colleagues.
- Provide continuing responsibility for their patients, in partnership with colleagues.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate proficiently in the English language
- Has one of the following qualifications; PLAB, IELTS (academic module) or GCSE English Language at Grade B or above
Desirable
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise.
- Concerned to maintain & develop this knowledge
- In depth expertise in at least one specialist field
- Displays sound professional judgement
- Exercises sound clinical risk management
- Sees patients within a holistic context
Desirable
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Consistently safe.
- Vigilant about safety.
- Reassuringly professional
- Listen and clearly communicate
- Work as a team
Personal/Professional Attributes
Essential
- Welcoming and polite
- Respect people and their dignity
- Attentive and helpful
- Respect others time
- Speak up on behalf of those who can't
Other Requirements
Essential
- Delivers the best outcomes
- Take responsibility
- Appreciates good work
- Always improving our selves/services
- Able to travel effectively between sites
- Upholds and models the trust values
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate proficiently in the English language
- Has one of the following qualifications; PLAB, IELTS (academic module) or GCSE English Language at Grade B or above
Desirable
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise.
- Concerned to maintain & develop this knowledge
- In depth expertise in at least one specialist field
- Displays sound professional judgement
- Exercises sound clinical risk management
- Sees patients within a holistic context
Desirable
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Consistently safe.
- Vigilant about safety.
- Reassuringly professional
- Listen and clearly communicate
- Work as a team
Personal/Professional Attributes
Essential
- Welcoming and polite
- Respect people and their dignity
- Attentive and helpful
- Respect others time
- Speak up on behalf of those who can't
Other Requirements
Essential
- Delivers the best outcomes
- Take responsibility
- Appreciates good work
- Always improving our selves/services
- Able to travel effectively between sites
- Upholds and models the trust values
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).
