Job summary
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint substantive Consultant Haematologists to join our friendly, dedicated, and enthusiastic clinical haematology team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH).
These are full time (10 programmed activities) posts for Consultant Haematologists, with potential job plan outlined within the job description, but for negotiation with the successful candidates. The post holders will contribute to the provision of outpatient and inpatient care, participate in the out-of-hours on-call service and contribute to laboratory service. The successful candidates will also participate in the in-patient haematology referral reviews and consultant on-call rota, which will be a 1 in 6 frequency.
Our Haematology Consultant team at Wirral University Hospital Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, currently comprises of WTE Haematology consultants covering Haematology services across Arrowe Park Hospital. This department is supported by one Specialist Registrar, two F2s and one CT2. In addition, there is one Nurse Consultant, WTE Specialist Nurses and WTE Support Nurses covering the Arrowe Park site.
The successful candidate will also be provided with a designated office, secretary and computer. All newly appointed consultants will also be offered a consultant mentor.
Main duties of the job
The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.
1. To at all times, comply with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' as amended or substituted from time to time.
2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with the Clinical Service Lead.
4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's corporate Induction.
6. To participate in the Trust's Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
7. To be responsible for the Clinical Management of all patients under your care.
8. To work flexibly with colleagues to meet the needs of the service and achieve trust and national targets.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant Haematologist positions available at WUTH
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
9. Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
10. Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST/CESR in haematology or equivalent
11. Appropriate higher medical qualification such as MRCP
Desirable
12. MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
Clinical Experience
Essential
13. High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty
14. Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on-call rota for the specialty
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
15. Audit/Research
16. Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CCST/CESR
17. Supervision of post graduate trainees
18. Personal time management skills
19. Clinical Governance
20. Ability to organise in patient and outpatient waiting lists
Desirable
21. Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
Teaching Experience
Essential
22. Experience of teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
23. Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
24. Experience of teaching lay groups and other staff groups
25. Teaching qualifications
Research Experience
Essential
26. Ability to contribute to change management
27. Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
28. Ability to critically review research
Desirable
29. Publications in peer review journals
Personal Attributes
Essential
30. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
31. Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
32. Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
33. Good interpersonal skills
34. Enquiring, critical approach to work
35. Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
36. Commitment to continuing professional development
37. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
38. Willingness to work flexibly with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service