This post is based at University Hospital in Coventry (UHCW) within the Department of Clinical Haematology.
The post holder will work alongside two core medical trainees and one GP trainee/FY2 on the haematology ward.
The post holder will have access to general training opportunities appropriate to their level of training (weekly half‑day sessions), in addition to haematology‑specific teaching and some oncology teaching.
The post holder will receive training in management of haematology inpatients, including acute emergencies, complications of chemotherapy and management of non‑malignant haematology patients. They will be supervised by consultants and specialty trainees (STs) in haematology. Opportunities for training in procedures such as bone marrow aspirates and trephines, and tunnelled line removal will also be available.
On‑call Duties
There are no on‑call duties within this post; hours will be Monday‑Friday 0830‑1700. There may be opportunities for locum shifts if there are rota gaps.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will work on the haematology ward and provide some cover to the haematology day unit.
Requirements of the Post
* Minimum of one year of medical work (continuous or aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification.
* Desirable to have at least 1–2 years of general medical experience, ideally working towards MRCP (UK).
* Desirable, but not essential, to have experience within Haematology or Oncology.
Job Responsibilities
Clinical duties include daily ward rounds with the attending Consultant Haematologist and specialist trainees, providing continuity of care for inpatients and supporting the day unit. The post holder will review acutely unwell patients on the haematology day unit (supported by ST and consultant), assist in procedures on the day unit (cannulation, venesection), and work under the supervision of Consultants and STs to:
* Provide care and review of inpatients.
* Keep patient lists updated.
* Request blood and radiology tests.
* Request and prescribe blood products.
* Review and discuss acutely unwell patients on the ward.
* Clerk elective admissions and prescribe usual medication and appropriate prophylactic medication.
* Plan safe discharges with robust handover to the day unit or base trust (South Warwickshire Foundation Trust or George Eliot Hospital).
* Perform procedures such as cannulation, venesection (and, after training, marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, Hickman line removal).
* Contribute to the management of patients in the Day Unit in collaboration with our Associate Specialist and Speciality Doctor.
* Attend network Multidisciplinary Team Meetings in haematology and present patients at those meetings, with opportunities to attend MDT meetings in Thrombosis, Haemophilia and Haemoglobinopathy.
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