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Consultant Haematologist
The closing date is 01 June 2025
The Trust faced challenges in delivering cancer access standards. The creation of a Cancer Services Care Group with dedicated leadership has enabled the Trust to focus on achieving these standards and developing strategies to provide excellent services to its populations. This approach has led to significant improvements over the past year, and the care group continues to develop strategies to sustain this progress.
The Haematology department offers comprehensive clinical and laboratory services for patients across East Kent. Inpatients for haematology and haemophilia are centralized at Kent and Canterbury Hospital. Nineteen outpatient clinics are held weekly across all four sites.
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time (10 PA) role.
1. Provide outpatient care, including three clinics per week covering General Haematology, Haemoglobinopathies (Laboratory and Clinical), and Haemostasis. The role is primarily based at William Harvey Hospital in Ashford, with one day per week at Canterbury.
2. Attend weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and participate in the on-call rota for Haemostasis (1 in 5). Separate on-call rotas exist for Haem-oncology/general and Haemostasis teams. Support is provided by a full middle-grade on-call rota.
3. Maintain responsibility for patient care and associated administrative duties.
4. Interpret haematological laboratory tests and advise clinical colleagues. Support the Haematology laboratories in this capacity.
5. Conduct clinical practice adhering to high ethical and governance standards.
6. Support other clinical specialties as needed.
7. Participate in clinical audit, departmental governance activities, and activities supporting appraisal and revalidation.
8. Attend multidisciplinary team and clinical governance meetings regularly.
9. Perform other duties appropriate for a consultant haematologist as required.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving around 700,000 people. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We are undergoing an exciting transformation, including a new Medical School, a focus on research, clinical leadership, and making our trust a rewarding, friendly place to work. There's never been a better time to join us.
Through our Family First scheme, we offer roles for partners of consultants appointed to substantive posts. For more information, visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/careers/family-first-scheme/
We also provide removal expenses (for substantive positions), up to 32 days' annual leave, and active support for study, quality improvement, patient safety, medical education, and research.
Job responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section for the full Job Description and Person Specification. For further queries, contact the line manager using the contact details at the top of the page.
Applicants should write their applications personally. Use of AI programs may lead to rejection, as the application is a key assessment component. Support for application writing is available for those with declared disabilities.
*Please note that the interview date is provisional and subject to change.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
* Full and Specialist registration with the GMC, with a license to practice.
* UK-trained applicants must hold a CCT or be within six months of award at the time of interview.
* Non-UK trained applicants must demonstrate evidence of UK CCT equivalence by interview.
* MRCP or equivalent.
* FRCPath or equivalent.
* English proficiency at Level 2 (GCSE Grade C or equivalent), IELTS, or a graduate of a UK Medical School.
Skills and experience
* Experience in diagnosing and treating haemato-oncology disorders.
* Laboratory experience.
Clinical governance
* Consistently safe practice.
* Vigilant about safety.
* Professional and reassuring demeanor.
* Effective communication skills.
Other requirements
* Ability to travel effectively between sites, often requiring on-call commitments.
* Upholds and exemplifies the Trust values.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any criminal convictions.
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum, pro rata.
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