The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking an experienced and motivated Consultant Haematologist to join our team at Leighton Hospital.
This is a 10 PA per week role with on-call commitments, working alongside three established consultants and a Lead Consultant to deliver a high-quality, patient-centred haematology service.
Three consultant clinics per week – split between Haematology Oncology and Classical Haematology; Liaison Haematology for MCHT inpatients; Liaison Haematology for GPs; Participation in Christie network MDTs; Opportunities to develop a special interest with cross site working at The Christie in Withington.
As part of this appointment, candidates applying directly (not via an agency) will receive a one-off attraction payment of 20% of the first year’s salary, subject to remaining in post for a minimum of two years. Flexible working options may be considered.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will provide consultant level support to The Christie clinical haematology service and implement best practice in Haematology.
* Deliver three outpatient clinics per week, including responsibility for outpatients attending the Macmillan Cancer Care Unit for treatment.
* Provide specialist input into the care of inpatients at Leighton Hospital.
* Maintain liaison with local General Practitioners for haematological advice.
* Join the existing consultants rota to manage duty shifts.
* Be a core member of the haematology and lymphoma multi‑disciplinary teams.
* Develop a special interest to suit the interests of the successful applicant and the unmet needs of the clinical haematology service.
Job responsibilities
10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week for a Christie Clinical Haematologist based at Leighton Hospital to provide clinical support to the Christie Haematology @ Leighton service.
* Deliver an excellent and high-quality patient focused service to meet demand from patients and referring centres.
* If unable to work full‑time, modification of job content may be considered on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
* Support the local clinical haematology department on the Leighton Hospital site, run outpatient, day‑care and inpatient services at level 2a.
* Implement best practice in Haematology.
* Support staff in the delivery of a high quality service.
* Be a core member of the Multidisciplinary Team and participate in the Hospital Transfusion Committee.
* Provide diagnostic haematology services including reporting of bone marrow aspirates, trephines and cytogenetic/molecular studies.
Qualifications
* FRCP / MRCP or equivalent AND FRCPath or equivalent
* 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 hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview; Non‑UK‑trained applicants must show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
* Additional research or teaching qualification
* MD/PhD
Training
* Evidence of training and expertise in clinical and laboratory Haematology
Research / Publications
* Experience of teaching/training
* Experience of recent and current research and/or relevant publications
Experience Job Specific
* Clinical experience and knowledge in General Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Coagulation, Malignant Haematology
* Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeping up to date with medical advances
* Knowledge and appreciation of core legal, ethical and political issues governing medical practice
* Attendance at Teaching for Teachers or similar course
Management / Audit
* Evidence of clinical leadership and people management skills
* Ensure delivery of a quality service
* Able to implement policies and plans
* Effectively review and allocate resources
* Review and manage progress
* Clear understanding of performance management and supports a performance culture
* Accountable for performance of self and others
* Empowers others to take responsibility
* Able to develop and recognise the performance of others
* Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital
* Willingness to travel to other sites when necessary
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 per annum, pro rata (10 PA per week)
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