Job summary
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) invites applications for a Specialty Doctor (ST3 level +) in Haematology based at Royal Blackburn Hospital and Burnley General hospital.
The clinical team currently comprises 5 consultant/specialist grade haematologists, 2 specialty doctors, a JCF, an ACP, four clinical nurse specialists and a cancer support worker.
The department is warm, friendly, open and supportive and has a professional and friendly working relationship with all teams involved in the care of haematology patients.
Main duties of the job
The job plan covers all aspects of a Specialty Doctor's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It provides a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. Job plans are reviewed on an annual basis.
The post is available full time, part time working will be considered.
About us
ELHT has Teaching Hospital status and has an active educational programme. The post holder has an opportunity to participate in the education of medical students/foundation year doctors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department provides a clinical and laboratory service, managing a full range of haematological conditions to BCSH level 2a. Salvage therapy and high dose therapy cases are referred to Royal Victoria Hospital Blackpool and Central Manchester Haematology centres. Clinical haematology in-patient beds are ring fenced, with junior doctor cover provided by the medical team. The modern Blood Sciences laboratory is accredited to UKAS ISO15189.
ELHT holds a weekly independent haemato-oncology MDT, with diagnostic services provided by HMDS Leeds and Radiotherapy services provided by Royal Preston Hospital. The MDT is highly rated in the recent cancer peer review.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Department provides a clinical and laboratory service, managing a full range of haematological conditions to BCSH level 2a. Salvage therapy and high dose therapy cases are referred to Royal Victoria Hospital Blackpool and Central Manchester Haematology centres. Clinical haematology in-patient beds are ring fenced, with junior doctor cover provided by the medical team. The modern Blood Sciences laboratory is accredited to UKAS ISO15189.
ELHT holds a weekly independent haemato-oncology MDT, with diagnostic services provided by HMDS Leeds and Radiotherapy services provided by Royal Preston Hospital. The MDT is highly rated in the recent cancer peer review.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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)
- If a UK trainee, Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT by date of interview If applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- FRCPath or equivalent qualification
TRAINING
Essential
- Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
Desirable
- Experience in one or more subspecialty areas and ability to take a lead role in that area
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Diagnosis and management of wide range of haematology disorders
- Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and commitment to these within the Trust
- Understanding and experience of performing audit during general professional and higher specialist training
- Awareness of basic research methods
- Understanding of current NHS management systems including clinical governance and risk management.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
- Previous research projects/publications
Professional Development
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate post-graduate societies.
- IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
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)
- If a UK trainee, Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT by date of interview If applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- FRCPath or equivalent qualification
TRAINING
Essential
- Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
Desirable
- Experience in one or more subspecialty areas and ability to take a lead role in that area
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Diagnosis and management of wide range of haematology disorders
- Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and commitment to these within the Trust
- Understanding and experience of performing audit during general professional and higher specialist training
- Awareness of basic research methods
- Understanding of current NHS management systems including clinical governance and risk management.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
- Previous research projects/publications
Professional Development
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate post-graduate societies.
- IT skills
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).
