Haematology consultant with expertise in Myeloma

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Nottingham is seeking a Consultant Haematologist specializing in Myeloma. The position involves managing patient care, contributing to various clinical services, and participating in a team of specialists. Candidates must hold full GMC registration and relevant qualifications. The role includes teaching junior doctors and ensuring high standards of care. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to join an esteemed clinical team.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration or within 6 months of interview.
• CCT or within 6 months of award of CCT by interview date.
• Experience in management of Myeloma and MPN.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients admitted under their care.
• Participate in the Acute Haemato-Oncology service.
• Teach and supervise junior doctors effectively.

Skills

Management of Myeloma

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

FRCPath or equivalent qualification

MRCP or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Full-time post for a Consultant Haematologist with expertise in Myeloma for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. This is a new substantive post joining the Myeloma team. The post holder will join the Clinical Haematology team based at the City campus and will also provide input into the Haematology service at QMC campus. The post holder will work with the Myeloma service alongside Associate Professor Dean Smith, Dr Fran Wadelin, Dr Amber Hodgson, Dr Kandee Saravanamuttu and Dr Muhammed Saleh. Candidates should have a specialist interest in myeloma, with involvement in myeloprolutive neoplasms (MPN) and general haematology services, so experience in these areas is essential. The Consultant will contribute to general and laboratory Haematology services and participate in the Acute Haemato-oncology service to meet peer review standards.

Main duties

The appointee will fulfil the duties within the agreed Job Plan. The post will join a team of 17 other Consultants offering a full haematological malignancy service with a special interest in myeloma. The appointee will participate in the inpatient myeloma service rota, attending on a cycle of approximately one month in 4.5.

About us

Clinical

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust admits a full range of haematological conditions and the appointee will be responsible for the management of patients admitted under their care. The role includes provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency clinical and laboratory Haematology service, including general haematology and referrals from GPs and other Consultants. The post also involves participation in the Acute Haemato-Oncology service to facilitate timely Consultant reviews of non-elective patients, and reciprocal cover for periods of leave. There is continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and the proper functioning of the department. Teaching of junior doctors, appraisal, supervision and assessment are included.

Job details

The candidate should expect to devote substantially the whole of their time to the duties of the post.

Person Specification

Professional Registration

• Full GMC registration (or within 6 months of interview)
• CCT (or within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview)
• Non-UK trained residents required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT

• Professional Qualifications/Development
• FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
• MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification

• Desirable
• Higher professional degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Experience of management of Myeloma and MPN
• Able to communicate effectively with patients, families and health professionals

• Desirable: Specific training in communication skills; patient safety and/or human factors

• Management Skills
• Able to develop, present and implement ideas for service development and delivery
• Able to work in a team

• Desirable: Higher management degree or qualification; experience of change management

• Teaching, Audit and Research
• Evidence of participation in a Clinical Audit
• Evidence of ability to teach and support junior staff effectively
• GCP training

• Desirable: Original research; experience in clinical trials in Haematology; higher teaching degree or educational supervisor training

Additional requirements

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and to UK registration requirements. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham City Hospital, Nottingham, NG5 1PB