Locally employed doctor in Haematology

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is seeking a Registrar for the Haematology Team. The six-month locally employed post involves ward care, clinic support and laboratory reporting under consultant supervision, with practical skills in bone marrow biopsy and lumbar punctures.

Applicants must have GMC registration with a licence to practise, and evidence of Core Training or equivalent. Full GMC registration is required to practise in the UK.

Qualifications

• Evidence of completion of Core Training or an equivalent two-year training programme.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise is required.

Responsibilities

• Care of patients on the wards.
• Assisting in haematology clinics.
• Laboratory reporting.
• Performing bone marrow biopsy and lumbar punctures.
• Supporting Core and Foundation doctors in Haematology.
• Contributing to a multi-disciplinary team approach to care.
• Participating in audit and research.
• Maintaining continued professional development.
• Attending educational and multidisciplinary sessions.
• Teaching medical students, Core doctors and Foundation doctors.
• Complying with local policies, including dress code, annual leave and study leave.

Skills

Good communication

Analytical thinking

Education

GMC registration with licence to practise

Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC

Job description

This six-month locally employed Registrar post sits in the Haematology Team at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. The role covers ward patient care, clinic support and laboratory reporting, with bone marrow biopsy and lumbar punctures as practical skills. The post has no postgraduate training approval but mirrors specialty training duties, with a consultant clinical supervisor and access to teaching and audit. Full GMC registration with a licence to practise is needed.

What the job involves

• Care of patients on the wards
• Assisting in haematology clinics
• Laboratory reporting
• Performing bone marrow biopsy and lumbar punctures
• Supporting Core and Foundation doctors working in Haematology
• Contributing to a multi-disciplinary team approach to care
• Participating in audit and research
• Maintaining continued professional development
• Attending educational and multidisciplinary sessions
• Teaching medical students, Core doctors and Foundation doctors
• Complying with local policies, including dress code, annual leave and study leave

Qualifications

• Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

Experience

• Evidence of completion of Core Training or an equivalent two-year training programme

Skills & knowledge

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making

Nice to have

• Full MRCP
• Demonstrable skills and experience in clinical haematology
• Previous haematology experience
• Experience as a Medical Specialty Trainee 3+ or equivalent
• Evidence of participation in audit
• Publications
• Prizes and honours