Consultant Haematologist

jobs24.co.uk; Wigan; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated Consultant in Haematology to join their team. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both clinical and academic environments, working closely with Edge Hill University. The role involves leading Haematology clinics, engaging in patient care, and participating in teaching activities. Ideal candidates will possess strong clinical expertise, a commitment to patient safety, and the ability to lead and inspire others. This position promises a rewarding career path in a supportive and innovative healthcare setting, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient care and medical education.

Benefits

Recruitment and retention package

Teaching opportunities

Supportive work environment

Professional development

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Required qualifications include MRCP, GMC license, and FRCPath.
• Candidates should have clinical experience in General Haematology.

Responsibilities

• Lead general Haematology clinics and manage inpatient admissions.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and provide clinical advice.

Skills

Patient Safety Commitment

Team Building

Coping Under Pressure

Leadership and Change Management

Communication Skills

Empathy and Sensitivity

Innovation and Improvement

Education

MRCP or equivalent

GMC with full licence to practice

FRCPath or equivalent

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Clinical Software Systems

Job description

This post will include a £10k recruitment and retention package to be discussed with the successful candidate.

Joint Consultant role in Haematology

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, in partnership with Edge Hill University (EHU), are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Consultant in Haematology. Candidates will have experience of undergraduate medical teaching and training to the post of clinical academic. This will be a joint appointment between Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine at Edge Hill University.

You will be appointed jointly under an employment contract with the Trust and an Honorary contract with the University (the Follet principles will apply). It is anticipated that the equivalent of up to 2 programmed activities (PAs) will be allocated to the role of Senior Lecturer in the integrated job plan and that these academic responsibilities will normally be delivered on-site at EHU. This is a newly created role and will provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to make a contribution to the development and implementation of the MBChB programme at Edge Hill University at an important time in its development.

Main duties of the job

This is a consultant post in the Department of Clinical Haematology. The post is intended as full time (10 PAs - 8 DCC, core SPA, Trust SPA). The role involves leading three general Haematology clinics a week, reviewing Haematology inpatient admissions, lab work and participation in our weekly sector multi-disciplinary team meetings. There is also the option of some remote working due to the excellent IT setup within the Trust. There is a 1 in 3 local weekly on-call rota covering WWL referrals. Out of hours support to provide clinical and laboratory advice to colleagues outside normal working hours.

Currently the commitments are 1 in 8 Monday to Friday covering SRFT & Wigan hospitals, and 1 in 10 Saturday and Sunday covering SRFT, Wigan and Bolton hospitals. The team consists of 2 other consultants, 2 staff grades, 2 Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialists and an FY1. Outpatient chemotherapy is administered on our Cancer Care Centre and there is a separate Planned Investigation Unit for outpatient treatments, such as blood transfusions and iron infusions. The lab at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary processes inpatient blood tests and within the lab there is a microscopy room for blood film reporting. Lymph node and bone marrow biopsies are sent to a tertiary diagnostic centre, which provides unified diagnostic reports. We are part of the Greater Manchester Cancer Network and have support from The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester University Foundation Trust for patients requiring tertiary care.

The Trust has recently achieved Teaching Hospital status with Edge Hill University Medical School. This will provide excellent opportunities for teaching and supporting educational development of students and junior doctors. The post holder will undertake laboratory work including advice regarding diagnostic samples, validation and interpretation of results and involvement in agreeing policies and procedures for the examination of samples. The post holder will participate in the diagnosis and management of individual patients by liaison with patients, clinicians and other hospital and community staff. The majority of the work is through outpatient clinics and day case work. The WWL Trust Anticoagulant Service is overseen by the Consultant Haematologists (one of whom is lead for anticoagulation) and is delivered by a multidisciplinary team of nurse practitioners, pharmacists and biomedical scientists. Three hospital clinics and 5 community clinics are undertaken weekly, managing up to 4000 patients. The patients remain the responsibility of the referring clinicians, though the anticoagulant staff are accountable to the lead Consultant Haematologist.

Essential Qualifications

1. MRCP or equivalent
2. GMC with full licence to practice or eligible within six months of interview
3. FRCPath or equivalent
4. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview OR equivalent

Experience

1. Clinical experience and knowledge in: General Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Coagulation, Malignant Haematology
2. Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up-to-date with medical advances.
3. Experience of recent and current research / relevant publications.
4. Experience of teaching / training
5. Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking of audit

Knowledge

1. Clear understanding of performance management and supports a performance culture
2. Accountable for performance of self and others
3. Empowers others to take responsibility
4. Able to develop and recognise the performance of others
5. Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice

Skills

1. Can demonstrate a commitment to putting patient safety at the heart of all activity
2. Can own / commit to shared goals
3. Can build effective teams and partnerships
4. Can work well in a team
5. Understands and values the contribution of others
6. Able to cope under pressure within conflicting demands
7. Flexible and adaptable to change
8. Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff
9. Is comfortable dealing with people
10. Is able to create a vision for the department
11. Is able to lead and drive change
12. Can help create a culture of innovation and improvement
13. Ensure delivery of a quality service
14. Able to implement policies and plans
15. Effectively review and allocate resources
16. Review and manage progress
17. Is empathetic and sensitive to patients needs
18. Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information
19. Is able to influence and persuade effectively
20. Ability to lead and teach
21. Marrow aspiration
22. Lumbar puncture

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.