Consultant Haematologist

NHS Jobs; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a consultant haematologist to provide consultant-led care for patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders across inpatient, outpatient and day unit settings.

The role includes running specialist clinics, inpatient haematology support with regular ward rounds, participation in MDTs and teaching, appraisal and CPD activities, and engagement with service development and audit.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-led care for patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders across inpatient, outpatient and day unit settings.
• Deliver specialist outpatient clinics for haematological malignancies, haemoglobinopathies and venous thromboembolic disorders.
• Participate in MDT meetings, cancer MDTs, and cross-cover arrangements; contribute to audit and governance.
• Provide on-call haematology advice and education to staff; support CPD and professional development.

Job description

Please refer to the attached, detailed job description for the full list of main responsibilities. Provide consultant-led care for patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders across inpatient, outpatient and day unit settings. Deliver specialist outpatient clinics for patients with haematological malignancies, classical haematology conditions, haemoglobinopathies and venous thromboembolic disorders. Assess, diagnose and manage patients within dedicated haemato-oncology services and contribute to the development of specialist pathways. Provide inpatient haematology support, including regular consultant ward rounds and timely clinical review of referred patients. Work collaboratively with consultant colleagues to provide continuity of care and cross-cover arrangements across the service. Participate in the consultant on-call rota and provide emergency haematology advice as required. Contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, cancer MDTs, specialist network meetings and shared-care arrangements with other specialties. Provide expert clinical advice to medical, nursing and allied health professional colleagues throughout the Trust. Maintain GMC specialist registration and fulfil all requirements for appraisal and revalidation. Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills through continuing professional development (CPD) and participation in External Quality Assessment (EQA) schemes. Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in accordance with national standards, professional guidance and Trust policies. Ensure clinical records, correspondence and documentation are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Participate in clinical governance activities, including audit, quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, morbidity and mortality reviews and incident investigations. Contribute to the achievement of departmental, divisional and Trust quality, performance and operational objectives. Support undergraduate and postgraduate education through teaching and training of medical students, resident doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. Act as an Educational Supervisor, Clinical Supervisor or Appraiser as appropriate. Contribute to departmental teaching programmes, educational meetings and simulation or skills-based training activities. Encourage a culture of learning, professional development and continuous improvement within the multidisciplinary team. Participate in and support clinical research, innovation, service evaluation and audit activities within the department. Provide clinical leadership and support effective multidisciplinary team working across the service. Participate in recruitment, appraisal, mentoring and professional development of medical staff where required. Work with management colleagues to support workforce planning, service improvement, business planning and strategic development of haematology services.

£113,565 - £150,569 per annum plus LW allowance

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust