Consultant in Haematology (8PA)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant in Haematology to lead the General Haematology Laboratory and deputise for adult haemoglobinopathy services. The role includes governance for the regional red-cell apheresis network and involvement in on-call rotas.

The post requires GMC registration with IELTS or OET for non-UK applicants, and a commitment to teaching, audit and continuous service improvement within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration is required.
• IELTS or OET must be achieved before GMC licence for non-UK applicants.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership of the general Haematology Laboratory.
• Deputise for adult haemoglobinopathy services and oversee consultant governance.
• Lead outpatient and inpatient haemoglobinopathy, immune haematology, transfusion, thrombosis and haemostasis activities.
• Participate in on-call rotas and teaching of junior staff and students.
• Contribute to audits, governance, CPD, research and service improvement.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Governance

Teaching

Research

Education

GMC registration

IELTS/OET for non-UK applicants

Job description

This Consultant post combines clinical and laboratory haematology at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, covering adult general and non-malignant haematological disorders. The holder leads the general haematology laboratory, deputises for adult haemoglobinopathy services and oversees consultant governance of the regional red-cell apheresis network. The on-call rota includes cover for Royal Papworth Hospital, and flexible working and job-share are welcomed. GMC registration is required, with a CCT in Haematology ideal.

What the job involves

• Clinical leadership of the general Haematology Laboratory
• Deputy lead and medical oversight for the adult Specialist Haemoglobinopathy Team, including sickle-cell and thalassaemia pathways
• Consultant governance for the regional red-cell apheresis network, working with UCLH and partner services
• Outpatient and consultative work in haemoglobinopathy, immune haematology, transfusion, thrombosis and haemostasis
• Inpatient and GP liaison
• Contribute to haemoglobinopathy, immune haematology and thrombophilia clinics
• Blood-film reporting and diagnostic laboratory supervision
• Participate in the general haematology consultant-of-the-week and out-of-hours rotas, including agreed cover for Royal Papworth Hospital
• Teaching, training and supervision of resident doctors, medical students, biomedical scientists and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Audit, clinical governance, continuing professional development, research and service improvement
• Care for adults with general and non-malignant haematological disorders, working with consultant colleagues

What's required

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration
• IELTS or OET before GMC licence (non-UK applicants)

Skills & knowledge

• Demonstrable English listening, reading, writing and speaking for medical communication, per GMC Good Medical Practice (2013)
• Person specification areas: standards, professionalism, clinical skills, specialty-specific skills, clinical governance, communication, personal skills, understanding of the NHS and professional development

Checks & eligibility

• Criminal record certificate for each country lived in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years (skilled worker entry clearance applicants; adult dependants too)

Other

• Commitment to safe, kind and excellent care, multidisciplinary working, education, governance and service improvement

Nice to have

• CCT in Haematology, or within six months of award at interview