Job summary
Job Title: Haematology consultant
Department: Haematology
Location:MKUH
Programmed Activities:10PA
Closing date for receipt of applications: 08 May 2024
Interview Date: 03 June 2024
We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder would be expected to have an interest in malignant Haematology and contribute to developing the department further.
The Trust has close clinical and academic ties with Oxford University Hospitals and the successful applicant will participate in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students associated with the University of Oxford and the University of Buckingham Medical School.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join a team of 5 consultants to provide inpatient and outpatient services for both malignant and non- malignant Haematology patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join a team of 5 consultants to provide inpatient and outpatient services for both malignant and non- malignant Haematology patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Registration
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent
- Medical degree
- FRCPath or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
Desirable
- Breadth of experience within and outside specialty
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience, including higher medical training at specialist registrar or senior registrar level. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential
Desirable
- Experience of managing patients with bleeding disorders
- Experience of managing patients with sickle cell disorders
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively through good verbal and written skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Teaching
Essential
- A proven background in organising and delivering undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and research with evidence of training for the role is highly desirable
Desirable
- Ability to be able to appraise both trainees and other staff
- A qualification in Medical Education, such as a Diploma
Leadership/ Management skills
Essential
- Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
- Ability to motivate and develop training medical staff
Desirable
- Interest in medical management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and co-operate with all staff
- Enthusiasm & ability to work under pressure
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Haematology team
- To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
- Demonstration of immunisation against Hepatitis B plus proof of HbsAg negative status
- Will be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remain on the Specialist Register
Desirable
- Ability and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate Management
Research and Audit
Essential
- Able to appraise research
- Understanding of Evidence Based Medicine
- Understanding of Evidence Based Medicine
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals in the field of haematology
- Participation in haematology-based research
Person Specification
Qualifications / Registration
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent
- Medical degree
- FRCPath or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice
Desirable
- Breadth of experience within and outside specialty
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience, including higher medical training at specialist registrar or senior registrar level. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential
Desirable
- Experience of managing patients with bleeding disorders
- Experience of managing patients with sickle cell disorders
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively through good verbal and written skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Teaching
Essential
- A proven background in organising and delivering undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and research with evidence of training for the role is highly desirable
Desirable
- Ability to be able to appraise both trainees and other staff
- A qualification in Medical Education, such as a Diploma
Leadership/ Management skills
Essential
- Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
- Ability to motivate and develop training medical staff
Desirable
- Interest in medical management
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and co-operate with all staff
- Enthusiasm & ability to work under pressure
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Haematology team
- To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
- Demonstration of immunisation against Hepatitis B plus proof of HbsAg negative status
- Will be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remain on the Specialist Register
Desirable
- Ability and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate Management
Research and Audit
Essential
- Able to appraise research
- Understanding of Evidence Based Medicine
- Understanding of Evidence Based Medicine
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals in the field of haematology
- Participation in haematology-based research
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).
