Job summary
Our
haematology team is made up of a wide range of enthusiastic and passionate
individuals which includes 7 consultants (including this post), 3 specialist
registrars, 3 clinical nurse specialists, Advanced Clinical Practitioner and a
Physicians Associate. The team provides clinical and laboratory haematology
services across the Mid-Yorkshire Teaching Trust which has a catchment population
of just under 600,000 across 3 hospital sites. This appointment is a
replacement post joining the well-established team. The Trust is a Teaching Hospital
offering the potential for honorary academic positions and sub-speciality
interests. We have close links with regional academic institutions and a strong
record in clinical research alongside a new clinical research and innovation
facility opening with the move to full Teaching Hospital status. Haematology in-patient care is centralized onto the modern central
Pinderfields site. We operate a level 3 BCSH service with autologous stem cell
transplantation and independent stem cell harvesting provision (JACIE and HTA
accredited). Haematology is supported by the large Trust Research Team
with dedicated haematology nursing staff who support the weekly MDT and ward
rounds alongside team meetings to plan trial activity. There are outpatient
clinics held on all 2 hospital sites supported by chemotherapy day units. The Laboratory services have full national
accreditation
Main duties of the job
This post holder will be based at Pinderfields, and along
with colleagues will provide Haematology OPD clinics, support to the
chemotherapy daycase units and in-patient ward. The post-holder will be
expected to join the trust intra-thecal chemotherapy register and help deliver
intra-thecal treatments.
The post holder will be required to attend the other hospital
sites to support out- patient clinics, day case work and on occasions other
duties as requested by senior colleagues. There will be the opportunity to
develop sub-specialty areas according to the experience and interests of
individuals and take an active research role/further develop departmental
research depending on the candidates wishes.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full
time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be
considered.
Duties will be based primarily
on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are
involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites.
The main duties of the post
will include:
This post holder will be based at Pinderfields, and along
with colleagues will provide Haematology OPD clinics, support to the
chemotherapy daycase units and in-patient ward. The post-holder will be
expected to join the trust intra-thecal chemotherapy register and help deliver
intra-thecal treatments.
The post holder will be required to attend the other hospital
sites to support out- patient clinics, day case work and on occasions other
duties as requested by senior colleagues. There will be the opportunity to
develop sub-specialty areas according to the experience and interests of
individuals and take an active research role/further develop departmental
research depending on the candidates wishes.
We would welcome applications from candidates who have a
particular subspeciality interests and are happy to accommodate and develop
sub-specialty roles. There will be mentorship provided from senior member(s) of
the team within the department depending on the successful candidates needs.
The post holder will share responsibility with colleagues for
the supervision and training of junior medical staff and supporting the
laboratory haematology service. The role of Laboratory lead is already taken
but all consultant team members contribute with blood film and bone marrow
review (although all marrows are formally reported at the haematological
malignancy diagnostic service (HMDS) in Leeds), support to the BMS led
anticoagulation dosing service and blood transfusion dept. We run a weekly MDT,
monthly transplant meeting /MDT and clinic with representation from the Leeds
NHSBT and the Regional Transplant Director, which the post holder will have the
opportunity to contribute. We also run regular Quality meetings and have a
dedicated haematology/transplant quality management team.
Urgent and
Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due
account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working
On-call duties are currently shared with 6 other colleagues
on a {1:6}, currently assessed as 0.886 Category A 5% PA
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the
Trust Framework, with at least a
minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC
time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate
and changing requirements of the service.
o
Examples may
include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full
time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications will be
considered.
Duties will be based primarily
on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) site although all our medical staff are
involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites.
The main duties of the post
will include:
This post holder will be based at Pinderfields, and along
with colleagues will provide Haematology OPD clinics, support to the
chemotherapy daycase units and in-patient ward. The post-holder will be
expected to join the trust intra-thecal chemotherapy register and help deliver
intra-thecal treatments.
The post holder will be required to attend the other hospital
sites to support out- patient clinics, day case work and on occasions other
duties as requested by senior colleagues. There will be the opportunity to
develop sub-specialty areas according to the experience and interests of
individuals and take an active research role/further develop departmental
research depending on the candidates wishes.
We would welcome applications from candidates who have a
particular subspeciality interests and are happy to accommodate and develop
sub-specialty roles. There will be mentorship provided from senior member(s) of
the team within the department depending on the successful candidates needs.
The post holder will share responsibility with colleagues for
the supervision and training of junior medical staff and supporting the
laboratory haematology service. The role of Laboratory lead is already taken
but all consultant team members contribute with blood film and bone marrow
review (although all marrows are formally reported at the haematological
malignancy diagnostic service (HMDS) in Leeds), support to the BMS led
anticoagulation dosing service and blood transfusion dept. We run a weekly MDT,
monthly transplant meeting /MDT and clinic with representation from the Leeds
NHSBT and the Regional Transplant Director, which the post holder will have the
opportunity to contribute. We also run regular Quality meetings and have a
dedicated haematology/transplant quality management team.
Urgent and
Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take due
account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working
On-call duties are currently shared with 6 other colleagues
on a {1:6}, currently assessed as 0.886 Category A 5% PA
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the
Trust Framework, with at least a
minimum of 1.5 SPAs included in the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC
time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate
and changing requirements of the service.
o
Examples may
include formal teaching responsibilities or departmental leadership roles
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- MRCP or equivalent
- FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
- Medical School Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification/ prize
- Higher degree
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number.
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Experience
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- MRCP or equivalent
- FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
- Medical School Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification/ prize
- Higher degree
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state full GMC number.
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Experience
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work.
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).
