Job summary
Here is an an exciting opportunity for you to join our friendly pathology team as a Specialty doctor -clinical hematology.
This is an ideal role for a candidate with an excellent background in clinical haematology. You will work alongside one Trainee Specialty Registrar(ST3+) and two registrar-level Specialty Doctors in haematology and would be responsible for care of in-patients admitted under haematology team and also provide medical cover for Haemato-oncology infusion unit and chemotherapy day unit in order to review and manage unwell patients on transfusion / chemotherapy.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
You will provide advice to doctors from other specialties and general practitioners in management of haematological problems.
You will regularly attend out-patient clinics including weekly lymphoma clinic and also perform bone marrow biopsies.
You will also undertake chemotherapy prescription and administration of intrathecal chemotherapy after successful completion of trust-approved training.
You will be encouraged to report blood films and bone marrow aspirates under close supervision of Consultant Haematologists.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical service in Southend is predominantly malignant haematology, seeing a typical population of Lymphoma (100 new cases per annum), myeloma (26 cases per annum) as examples. There is the expected general haematology workload given our local catchment population of 380,000. There is a busy anticoagulant service (managed by pharmacists); Acute Leukaemia is managed in liaison with Barts Health NHS Trust and shared care is delivered when feasible.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
To assist Consultant staff in the management of adult Haematology patients, both malignant and non-malignant, in the outpatient, day case and inpatient setting.
- To Attend and assist at Outpatient clinics.
- To manage haematology inpatients.
- To undertake bone marrow and other procedures as necessary and assist with reporting of bone marrows and blood films.
- To Provide medical support for chemotherapy and day unit services.
- To be available for advice to junior doctors, chemotherapy nurses, clinical nurse specialists as necessary.
- To liaise with GPs and provide advice in consultation with Consultant Haematologist.
- To assist with, attend and contribute to patient management at MDTs.
- To assist with laboratory queries and report films, bone marrows within your level of competence and training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical service in Southend is predominantly malignant haematology, seeing a typical population of Lymphoma (100 new cases per annum), myeloma (26 cases per annum) as examples. There is the expected general haematology workload given our local catchment population of 380,000. There is a busy anticoagulant service (managed by pharmacists); Acute Leukaemia is managed in liaison with Barts Health NHS Trust and shared care is delivered when feasible.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
To assist Consultant staff in the management of adult Haematology patients, both malignant and non-malignant, in the outpatient, day case and inpatient setting.
- To Attend and assist at Outpatient clinics.
- To manage haematology inpatients.
- To undertake bone marrow and other procedures as necessary and assist with reporting of bone marrows and blood films.
- To Provide medical support for chemotherapy and day unit services.
- To be available for advice to junior doctors, chemotherapy nurses, clinical nurse specialists as necessary.
- To liaise with GPs and provide advice in consultation with Consultant Haematologist.
- To assist with, attend and contribute to patient management at MDTs.
- To assist with laboratory queries and report films, bone marrows within your level of competence and training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 2 years hospital experience within Clinical Haematology
- 4 years experience post medical qualification
- Management of clinics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 2 years hospital experience within Clinical Haematology
- 4 years experience post medical qualification
- Management of clinics
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).
