Job summary
This post has arisen to cover the increased workload on the haematology in-patient ward, day case unit and outpatient clinics.
The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board's Clinical Haematology directorate is a busy, dynamic, and organised department, comprising 11 Consultants (9.2 WTE) currently across three sites - The Grange University Hospital, Nevill Hall Hospital and Royal Gwent Hospital, supported by specialist nursing staff, junior medical staff, and pharmacists.
There are full routine haematology, coagulation and blood banking laboratory facilities on the sites which are UKAS accredited. The department provides a Haematology service to BCSH level 2B, with 8-11 haematology in-patient beds on the Grange University Hospital site. There are close links with the tertiary centre in Cardiff, to which patients requiring level 3 or 4 care are referred. We actively participate in shared care and patients are managed locally as far as possible.
Main duties of the job
As a senior employee of the Health Board the post holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Health Board's patients.
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:-
- To provide effective leadership
- To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
- To attend and participate in both local and regional MDT meetings
- To participate in additional such as audit, QI projects
- To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board's procedures and operating policies
- To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Division's and Health Board's service plans
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The applicant will participate in haematology clinics and help manage the care of Day Unit patients in both Nevill Hall and Royal Gwent hospitals. The successful applicant will also assist the consultant staff in managing the haematology in-patients in the Grange University hospital. The applicant will be expected to perform bone marrow biopsies and participate in the on-call rota.
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety, and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors, and patients within the hospital. This statutory duty is in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with the post.
Finally, the post holder is expected to:
- Observe the rules, policies, procedures, and standards of Aneurin Bevan Local Health Board together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations
- Observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff
- Be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
This position involves Regulated Activity with children and adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:
- Enhanced check with barred list information, including
- an adults and childrens barred list check
Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
Job description
Job responsibilities
The applicant will participate in haematology clinics and help manage the care of Day Unit patients in both Nevill Hall and Royal Gwent hospitals. The successful applicant will also assist the consultant staff in managing the haematology in-patients in the Grange University hospital. The applicant will be expected to perform bone marrow biopsies and participate in the on-call rota.
The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety, and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors, and patients within the hospital. This statutory duty is in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with the post.
Finally, the post holder is expected to:
- Observe the rules, policies, procedures, and standards of Aneurin Bevan Local Health Board together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations
- Observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff
- Be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues
This position involves Regulated Activity with children and adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:
- Enhanced check with barred list information, including
- an adults and childrens barred list check
Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
Person Specification
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Experience
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Skills & Abilities
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Personal Attributes
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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).
