Overview
OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
CONSULTANT IN HAEMATOLOGY
Applications are invited to apply for the above post that will be based primarily in laboratory haematology at the John Radcliffe Hospital. An opportunity to appoint a 1.0 WTE NHS consultant to support and develop the Oxford haematology diagnostic laboratory and provide consultative haematology on the John Radcliffe Hospital site. This post forms part of a team of laboratory and transfusion consultants developing and providing a first class, modern, integrated laboratory haematology service and high-quality blood transfusion service. The Laboratory Haematology Department is within the Laboratory Medicine Directorate of OUH NHS Foundation Trust. The post-holder will contribute to the laboratory haematology service with a focus on supporting routine haematology, morphology, and liaison haematology services at the John Radcliffe Hospital, as duty consultant on day per week (Tuesday). They will work with a team of five consultant haematologists (totalling 1.2WTE) providing routine, flow and molecular laboratory support.
Responsibilities
* As duty consultant in the haematology laboratory for one day per week, the post-holder will be responsible for the routine blood film and bone marrow morphology, and supervision of registrars undertaking morphology and responding to the GP email advice line and liaison across primary and secondary care. The post-holder will be expected to report and authorise blood films and bone marrow aspirates with other laboratory consultants
* The post-holder will be expected to contribute to laboratory aspects of registrar training in laboratory haematology, and to provide routine laboratory support for training doctors on a rotational basis.
* The post-holder will work with the transfusion consultants and wider team and liaise with clinical teams to ensure best transfusion practice across OUH.
* The postholder will assist the Multi-disciplinary teams in the care of in-patients at the John Radcliffe hospital.
Qualifications and Experience
* Essential: Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians or evidence of equivalent qualification; Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or evidence of equivalent qualification; Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligible for registration within six months of interview; UK trained applicants 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. Applicants that are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
* Desirable: PhD/MD with focus on laboratory haematology, immunophenotyping or molecular haematology, or other related discipline
Experience and Skills
* Essential: Experience in laboratory haematology across the laboratory-clinical interface. Experience with flow cytometry; Can demonstrate ability to work independently and take accountability for own actions.
* Desirable: Experience with laboratory diagnostics and integrated reports.
* Skills: Ability to work in a team, taking personal responsibility and delegating appropriately; Basic understanding of healthcare funding streams and commissioning; Ability to work well with others, including lab staff, clinical colleagues, and researchers; Good written communication skills with colleagues and patients; Ability to teach and train colleagues within the lab environment; Understanding of clinical governance as applied to laboratory testing and delivery of clinical services; Able to collaborate with research driven by others.
* Desirable: Excellent written communication skills; Ability to engage and inform a wider audience, including non-scientists; Direct experience of undertaking laboratory research.
Other Requirements
* Desirable: Transport — driving ability
* Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a DBS submission
UK Immigration and Sponsorship
* Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
* UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration; see NHS Careers for details
Employer details
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, JRH, Headley Way, Oxford, OX3 8JF
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