Consultant Haematologist with SI in Lymphoma and Myeloma

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Boston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Haematologist with a specialization in Lymphoma and Myeloma. This role offers 10 PAs primarily at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, requiring collaboration with consultant colleagues to enhance Haematology services. Candidates with a full GMC registration and extensive haematology experience are encouraged to apply. The role includes clinical duties, teaching responsibilities, and participation in governance. Flexible working arrangements are available for candidates needing them.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated extensive experience and training in general clinical haematology.
• Proven record of involvement in clinical research and audit.
• Ability to provide teaching and training for junior medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive Haematology service for the Trust.
• Participate in consultant rota for emergency duties.
• Engage in teaching duties for junior medical staff.
• Attend department meetings regularly.
• Involved in clinical governance and multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Manage and supervise trainee medical staff.

Skills

Extensive experience in clinical haematology

Teaching and training abilities

Leadership in clinical services

Education

MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Specialist Registration with GMC

Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Job description

Consultant Haematologist with SI in Lymphoma and Myeloma

Applications in this case are welcomed for a consultant post in Clinical Haematology (General Haematology) with a sub-specialty of SI in Lymphoma and Myeloma.

This is a 10 PA Consultant Haematologist post at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, in addition to any current on-call commitments allocated to the role.

This post is primarily based at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with consultant colleagues to further develop both the clinical and laboratory Haematology services, which operate across the Trust.

Any applicant who is unable for personal reasons to work full time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

All staff are required to advocate, champion and demonstrate the below values and behaviours

The appointee will be expected, in conjunction with their colleagues, to provide a comprehensive service for Haematology to the United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust.

Main duties of the job

In addition, the post holder will be required to:

• Undertake such other duties as may be identified to meet the needs of the service
• Take part in a consultant rota for emergency duties currently 1:11 (weekdays) / 1:12 (weekends) frequency, and to provide, on a reciprocal basis, cover for colleagues during periods of annual or study leave.
• Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Postgraduate and Undergraduate Medical Education programmes, in the teaching of junior medical staff and to be involved in the education of technical and nursing staff.
• Provide professional supervision and management of trainee medical, technical and other staff.
• Attend regularly department meetings.
• Have continuing responsibility for in- and out-patients in their care and for the proper functioning of the department.
• Participate in East Midlands Cancer Alliance and multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Take part in the clinical governance programme.
• Be involved in research where appropriate.
• Actively participate in the management of the services of the Care Group.

About us

The Haematology service provides outpatient clinics and shares a 18 bed ward with Oncology delivering Level 2A care. In addition, there is a dedicated 18 station Chemotherapy suite for outpatients and day cases. The Chemotherapy Suite is staffed by a Senior Chemotherapy Trained Nurse permanently attached to the suite with other staff rotating.

Support is provided by 4 x Specialty Doctors, 2 x FY2, 1x FY1 and a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP).

Pilgrim Hospital has a strong identity under-pinned by a philosophy of personal care to patients and staff. The unit has well developed clinical audit and quality assurance programmes. The medical community is encouraged to actively participate in management at all levels and clinical innovation is supported by the management wherever viable.

Job responsibilities

The Haematology Department provides a comprehensive service. This comprises all Haemato-Oncology, General Haematology, and Haemostasis and Thrombosis referrals for investigation, diagnosis and treatment. There is additional responsibility for investigation and advice on the management of patients with Haematological problems from all other areas. Anticoagulant monitoring is managed within Primary Care.

All bone marrow aspirates and trephines are reported by the HMDS Nottingham.

Inpatient Chemotherapy is only administered at Pilgrim Hospital and Lincoln County Hospital; however, outpatient services are provided at all three sites, which includes Grantham. The Trusts Cancer Services are part of the East Midlands Cancer Alliance. Intensive chemotherapy for acute Leukaemia and other patients is only provided in Lincoln. All Lymphoma patients are managed by the Haematologists.

Radiotherapy patients are managed by Consultant Clinical Oncologists, who form part of the Lymphoma and Myeloma MDT. Patients from the Grantham area requiring Clinical Oncology input are seen in Lincoln or Boston. Bone Marrow Transplant Services are provided at Nottingham City Hospital. Children with Bleeding disorders requiring inpatient care are admitted under the Paediatricians and advice is provided by the Haematologists as required. Those requiring outpatient care are managed jointly by the Haematologists and Paediatricians. This does not include Paediatric Haemato-Oncology which is provided by Nottingham for the Lincoln area and Nottingham for the Boston and Grantham areas and is out with the remit of these posts.

For full details please see job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Certifications

• MRCP (UK) or equivalent / FRCPath or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Entry on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council (GMC) Register
• An appropriate higher degree e.g. an MD, PhD or equivalent

Management

• Evidence of understanding management issues.
• Evidence of understanding and involvement in audit.
• Understanding of clinical governance.
• Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services.

Experience / Research

• Extensive experience and training in general clinical haematology
• Experience of involvement in clinical research and audit
• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research

Teaching & Training

• Experience of undergraduate / post graduate training for doctors and other disciplines

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.