ST6 Trust Grade Doctor (Higher) in Haematology

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an ST6 Trust Grade Doctor in Haematology to join a dedicated team at York Hospital. This role involves providing comprehensive haematology services and participating in patient management while ensuring a high standard of care. The successful candidate will exhibit strong clinical and interpersonal skills within a supportive environment that prioritizes staff development and offers various benefits.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Confidential advice and support from Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants and shopping

Qualifications

• GMC full registration required.
• Evidence of competencies of ST5 according to JRCPTB ARCP decision aid for Haematology.
• Voice in continuous professional development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provision of Clinical and Laboratory Haematology services.
• Management of patients and follow-up in clinical settings.
• Participation in Liaison Haematology to address queries.

Skills

Communication

Team working

Clinical skills

Bone Marrow Aspiration

Trephine Biopsies

Time management

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Satisfactory completion of F1 & F2 post or equivalent

At least 30 months w.t.e experience in Clinical & Laboratory Haematology

Job description

Go back York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

ST6 Trust Grade Doctor (Higher) in Haematology

The closing date is 24 June 2025

Applications are invited for the role of ST6 to join our Haematology team based at York Hospital.

We are looking to welcome a highly motivated colleague with excellent communication and team working skills, who wants to deliver the best haematology care for our local population.

The Clinical Haematology service is primarily provided on the York hospital site. Whilst also providing a limited service on the Scarborough hospital site. Covering the full range of adult haematological disorders including all types of haematological malignancy, apart from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. We are a non-comprehensive haemophilia centre.

Main duties of the job

The duties of the post include the provision of Clinical and Laboratory Haematology services at York Hospital. Scarborough Hospital is usually covered remotely, but days on site in Scarborough may be required.

Duties include but are not restricted to:

Clinical review and management of patients: planned outpatient clinic reviews; ad hoc reviews of acutely unwell patients in the outpatient and inpatient setting; management of inpatients under the Haematology team, or who have been referred to the Haematology team.

Active participation in Liaison Haematology: answering queries from medical teams in the Hospital and Primary Care, as well as from the Haematology Laboratory.

Safe prescribing of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies and other medications as required.

Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives and staff members. The postholder is expected to be friendly and approachable. Reviews and treatment plans should be clearly documented and safe handover of patients is essential.

Competent performance of Bone Marrow Aspirate and Trephine Biopsies.

On call commitment (for a WTE post), in every 3 weeks: 1 weekend day (including inpatient ward round, followed by non-resident on call, totalling 24h), plus 2 week day non-resident on calls 5pm-9am. Please note you are expected to return to the hospital during the on-call hours, if clinically indicated.

About us

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

Competent performance of Bone Marrow Aspirate and Trephine Biopsies.

On call commitment (for a WTE post), in every 3 weeks: 1 weekend day (including inpatient ward round, followed by non-resident on call, totalling 24h), plus 2 week day non-resident on calls 5pm-9am. Please note you are expected to return to the hospital during the on-call hours, if clinically indicated.

So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the postholder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues.

Person Specification

• Full registration and fitness to practice with the GMC at time of starting the post
• Evidence of having achieved competencies of ST5 according to JRCPTB ARCP decision aid for Haematology

Qualifications & Experience

• MBBS or equivalent
• Satisfactory completion of F1 & F2 post or equivalent
• At least 30 months w.t.e experience in Clinical & Laboratory Haematology
• Satisfactory completion of Core Training or equivalent

Knowledge & Skills

• Competence in basic clinical skills, inc bone marrow aspirate, trephine biopsies & lumbar punctures
• Able to prioritise clinical need, time and workload
• Evidence of continuous professional development

knowledge & skills

• Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of acutely ill patients

Communication & interpersonal skillls

• Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken english

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust