Lead Paediatric Haematologist – Haemostasis & Thrombosis

The Methodist Church in Britain; Ashford; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

This is a new consultant post in the East Kent Haematology department, created to support service development. The work centres on outpatient clinics for children and adults with haemostasis, thrombosis and benign haematological conditions, plus a one-in-five haemostasis on-call rota.

It is across several sites, with one day a week at William Harvey Hospital, and job share applications are welcomed. UK-trained applicants need a paediatric haematology CCT, or to be within six months of it by

Qualifications

• UK-trained applicants must have CCT in paediatric haematology or be within six months of it by interview.
• Non-UK trained applicants must show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT by interview.
• MRCP or equivalent evidence.
• FRCPath or equivalent.
• English language evidence: GCSE grade C or IELTS, or UK medical school graduate.
• Full and specialist GMC registration with a licence to practise, or eligible within six months of interview.
• Experience diagnosing and treating children and adults with benign haematological conditions.
• Experience in clinical haemostasis and thrombosis.
• Evidence of laboratory experience.
• Consistently safe and vigilant about safety; communicates clearly.

Responsibilities

• Run three outpatient clinics a week: paediatric haemophilia and thrombosis, adult haemostasis and thrombosis, and benign paediatric cytopenia.
• Take the one-in-five haemostasis on-call rota for adults and paediatrics.
• Attend weekly multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide clinical interpretation of haematological laboratory tests and advice to clinical colleagues.
• Support the Haematology laboratories as a haematologist.
• Train rotational haematology trainees from the Kings/KSS programme.
• Support the resident doctor haematology registrar rota.
• Take continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including associated administrative duties.

Skills

Clinical haemostasis & thrombosis

Haematology clinical care

Laboratory interpretation

Clear communication

Education

CCT in paediatric haematology

MRCP or equivalent

FRCPath or equivalent

GMC registration/licence to practise

English language evidence (GCSE/IELTS/UK medical school)

Job description

This is a new consultant post in the East Kent Haematology department, created to support service development. The work centres on outpatient clinics for children and adults with haemostasis, thrombosis and benign haematological conditions, plus a one-in-five haemostasis on-call rota.

It is across several sites, with one day a week at William Harvey Hospital, and job share applications are welcomed. UK-trained applicants need a paediatric haematology CCT, or to be within six months of it by