Clinical Fellow in Haematology

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Fellow in Haematology to join their multidisciplinary team. This role offers a unique opportunity to support cancer patients through comprehensive care, including outpatient clinics and acute oncology services. Ideal candidates will gain invaluable experience in managing haematology and oncology patients, enhancing their skills in clinical practice and contributing to patient care excellence. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to outstanding patient care and professional development, where your contributions will make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working as a paid doctor in the NHS.
• Registered with GMC and holds a license to practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical input for Haematology and Oncology patients.
• Participate in Acute Oncology Service and outpatient clinics.

Skills

Clinical Haematology

Oncology

Good communication skills

Teamwork

IT Skills

Education

GMC Registered with licence to practice

Basic Life Support

MRCP Part 1 (Desirable)

Job description

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

Job overview

This position provides support for the Haematology service at the Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (BNHH) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH). This post will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team caring for cancer patients in the local area.

Main duties of the job

This post will provide medical input for Haematology and Oncology patients attending for clinics and treatment. The post will also include participation in the provision of the Acute Oncology service at BNHH & RHCH.

Clinical duties will include:
• Participation in Acute Oncology Service - assessment, review, advice and intervention of patients receiving chemotherapy and occasionally radiotherapy.
• Outpatient clinics including review, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
• Attendance at site specific MDT and laboratory meetings.
• Experience in Transfusion medicine and Clinical Haematology with Bone marrow biopsies.
• Participate in the cancer services clinical audit programme. Attendance at part of the quarterly Haematology and Oncology Meeting for education, audit and to discuss 30 day mortality/AOS
• Participate in the existing Haematology and Oncology governance processes: mortality and morbidity meetings, incident review and work with colleagues to develop a high quality service.

Working for our organisation

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job will provide an individual with the opportunity to gain experience in managing haematology and oncology patients in an outpatient and day unit setting. Whilst also supporting the acute assessment of patients and facilitating their prompt initial management and admission, the post holder will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience in Clinical Haematology. The post would be ideal for acquiring competencies needed towards a national training number in Haematology or Oncology.

There will be lots of opportunities to spend time in both haematology and oncology outpatient clinics to gain experience and take part in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures dependant on the candidate's level of interest. Previous post holders have successfully gained National Training numbers in Oncology and Haematology.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 1 Year minimum experience of working within the NHS as a paid doctor
• GMC Registered with licence to practice
• Basic life support
• Two years post registration clinical practice

Desirable criteria

• Working towards or has MRCP Part 1
• Advanced Life Support

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Can demonstrate successful attainment of skills and attributes expected of at least a second year doctor
• Previous experience of working within the NHS as a paid doctor (1 year min)

Desirable criteria

• Experience in clinical haematology/oncology (4 months min)
• Involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching
• Involvement with audit, quality and research

Skills & Ability

Essential criteria

• Good clinical and interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written communication
• Ability to work in a team with ability to motivate others
• Good IT Skills

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership qualities
• Enthusiastic, reliable and flexible
• Ability to demonstrate sound judgement

Our commitment to you:

We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

The paperwork:

• HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first - as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
• All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
• In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
• This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Haematology Clinical Fellow Job Description (PDF, 512.3KB)
• HHFT Employee Rewards & Benefits (PDF, 723.8KB)
• Tackling Climate Change at Hampshire Hospitals (PDF, 4.9MB)