Locum Consultant Haematologist interest in Haemostasis & Thrombosis

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Whole-Time Locum Consultant Haematologist with expertise in Haemostasis and Thrombosis. This role involves providing high-quality patient care within a teaching hospital setting. The successful candidate will collaborate with a dedicated team and engage in various clinical and administrative responsibilities. Candidates must hold GMC registration and demonstrate qualifications in Haematology.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice.
• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training.
• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive Haemostasis and Thrombosis Service.
• Participate in a 1:5 rotational on-call system.
• Work flexibly and co-operatively with the team.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to critically assess published research

Experience in performing clinical audit

Education

Full registration with a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)

MRCP/FRCP and FRCPath or equivalent

MD or PhD or equivalent

Job description

The post is that of a Whole-Time Locum Consultant Haematologist with a specialist interest in Haemostasis and Thrombosis within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital for 12 months.

Any candidate who wishes to work less than full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive Haemostasis and Thrombosis Service. It is expected that the successful candidate will work flexibly and co-operatively with other members of the team in order to provide a high quality, comprehensive service within this teaching hospital environment.

The allocation of time between the various duties of the post will be open to some adjustment in consultation with consultant colleagues and the employing Trust. The appointee will work with colleagues to deliver a Haemostasis and Thrombosis attending system on a 1:5 rotational basis from 09.00 - 17.00hrs Mon - Fri and 1:5 on call weekends and nights. On call intensity is deemed to be at Band B supplement.

About us

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one if the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• MRCP/FRCP and FRCPath or equivalent

Desirable

• MD or PhD or equivalent
• Specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.

Management and Administration

Essential

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management

Personal attributes

Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
• Good oral and written communication skills

Research

Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.

Desirable

• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.

Teaching and training

Essential

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels.

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Clinical governance and audit

Essential

• Experience in performing clinical audit

Desirable

• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Clinical experience

Essential

• Specialist training in the clinical management of haematological disorders.
• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Haematology.
• Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post plus any specific experience required for the post.

Desirable

• To have experience in the investigation and management of patients with inherited and acquired bleeding and thrombotic disorders.
• Enthusiasm to develop a specialty interest in haemostasis and thrombosis.

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