Job summary
Consultant in Clinical Haematology 10 PA Job Plan - 1:5 on call (substantive)
A opportunity has arisen to join the thriving Clinical Haematology Department at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for an enthusiastic substantive whole-time consultant and one fixed term locum consultant to join our team which includes a full range of allied health care professionals and specialist nurses.
Main duties of the job
We offer a comprehensive level 2B oncology service for the management of both malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders in adult patients, including acute and chronic leukaemia, multiple myeloma and lymphoma. Our brand new purpose built Haematology Day Unit incorporates a nine-chair day case treatment area, within the state-of-art Sir William Rous cancer facility. Here a day case chemotherapy service, a blood and platelet transfusion support service, bone marrow aspirates and trephines, a neutropenic sepsis reception (during the day), central catheter care and patient drop-in facility are offered, with the support of a highly specialist dedicated nursing team. Please view the 360 degree virtual tours at: https://www.eyerevolution.co.uk/virtual-tours/sir_william_rous_unit/ to find out more about this state of the art cancer facility. We are the largest anticoagulation service in Southwest London offering clinical nurse specialist clinics on and offsite.
About us
Kingston Hospital is a busy, flourishing hospital which has been awarded Foundation Trust status from 1st May 2013. With 550 beds, the Trust is located in an attractive part of Surrey within easy reach of Central London and open country. A recently opened £22 million development includes new surgical wards, a medical assessment unit and an education and training centre. The Trust offers an excellent range of benefits and has a strong commitment to the health and wellbeing of its staff.
The department has close links with St George's Hospital and Royal Marsden Hospital where patients are referred for stem cell transplants.
The department also has a good educational profile with the popular 'FRCPath Revision Courses' run for exam going haematology trainees from all over UK and abroad. There will be an opportunity to teach on these reputable courses
The post holder is expected to cover ward inpatients and participate in the on-call rota and will be encouraged to develop a research portfolio for clinical trials and translational research. The department currently anchors 5 trials and the post-holder will be encouraged and supported to do more translational work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is essential that you possess MRCP (or equivalent training and experience) and FRCPath and are on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining your CCST at the time of interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
It is essential that you possess MRCP (or equivalent training and experience) and FRCPath and are on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of obtaining your CCST at the time of interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFull and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- oApplicants 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.
- oApplicants that are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
- oFRCPath or equivalent.
Desirable
- oMD/PhD/MBA
- oMRCP or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oBroad general experience of Haematology on SpR/STr rotation
- oHave a particular interest in Clinical trials
Management Skills
Desirable
- oAttended management training course.
- oKnowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- oDemonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
- oExperience of clinical audit.
- oRelevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Desirable
- oCompleted 'Train the Trainers' course.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oDemonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- oAbility to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- oExcellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
- oCommitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oFull and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- oApplicants 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.
- oApplicants that are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
- oFRCPath or equivalent.
Desirable
- oMD/PhD/MBA
- oMRCP or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oBroad general experience of Haematology on SpR/STr rotation
- oHave a particular interest in Clinical trials
Management Skills
Desirable
- oAttended management training course.
- oKnowledge of finance / budgets
Experience in Training, Audit and Research
Essential
- oDemonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
- oExperience of clinical audit.
- oRelevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Desirable
- oCompleted 'Train the Trainers' course.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oDemonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- oAbility to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
- oExcellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
- oCommitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance.
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).
