Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Haematologist with an interest in Lymphoma based at the Royal Sussex Country Hospital in Brighton. The appointee will join a well-established and cohesive team in the department of Haematology part of the Cancer Division at University Hospitals Sussex.
This is an exciting opportunity to become involved in developing a clinically led, integrated Haematology Service wtihin the wider trust along the South Coast and we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward looking colleage to work within our team.
The successful candidate will participate in the established Multi-Disciplinary Team for Haematological malignancy in collaboration with the Medical Oncology, Clinical Oncology/Radiotherapy and Haematology Consultants which is combined with Worthing and St Richards Hospital.
At the Royal Sussex County Hospital we have a dedicated Haematology ward with delivery of inpatient care to level 3 BCSH guidelines (2009). Laboratory Support and Transfusion services are provided for a wide range of clinical specialties which includes regional Renal Medicine and Cardio-Thoracic Surgery at Brighton. Brighton is also designated as a Haemophilia Centre.
The appointee will participate in the clinical and laboratory Haematology Service and the post will also include the opportunity to participate in teaching at the Medical School. The appointee will have an On-Call Committment on a 1 in 6 our of hours on call rota.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will join a team of 12 Haematologists who work across Sussex (Brighton, Haywards Heath, Worthing and Chichester) in delivering a comprehensive Haematology service for patients from across the County.
To fulfil the role of a Consultant Haematologist in providing full clinical care to those with blood disorders and inpatient care to those with haematological malignancy.
To support colleagues with specialist advice on all aspects of Haematology both within the trust and in primary care.
To provide clinical support to the Haematology Laboratory.
To actively engage in departmental meetings, clinical governance and teaching to the junior medical team.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The main duties of the post include the following
Provision of outpatient clinics at both RSCH and PRH. To include Lymphoma clinics general
Participation in the weekly haematology MDT.
Provide cover and advice to the haematology day case unit, to include medical review if needed.
Provide ward cover for inpatient lymphoma and support of the suspected lymphoma pathway
Laboratory cover to be negotiated
On Call Commitment: Rota is a 1:6, which incorporates attending the ward for seven consecutive days. This incorporates two scheduled ward rounds during the week, and daily ward rounds on Saturday and Sundays. Includes 24 hour telephone advice as needed.
In a 10 PA job plan 1 SPA - CPD will be provided (for less than full time this may be pro rata to minimum 0.5 SPA-CPD). SPA - CPD (168 hours per year) includes job planning, appraisal, mandatory training, consultant meetings, clinical governance such as NICE guideline reviews, national audits, GIRFT and patient safety such as incident investigation, coroner participation, learning from deaths, ward teaching and supporting management roles.
Please see job description & person specs for full details.
Proposed interview date is May 2026
Person specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. •Basic medical degree
2. •MB BS, FRCR or appropriate specialist qualification
3. Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. • If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Haematology/Radiology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. • If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable criteria
4. Higher Degree
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
5. Interest and training suitable for a Haematology and lymphoma specialist post
6. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
7. •Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential criteria
8. •Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
9. •Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
10. •Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
11. •Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
12. •Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential criteria
13. •Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
14. Research experience
15. Publications
16. Prizes & Honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
17. •Appropriate progression of career to date
18. •Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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