Haematology Consultant Specialising in Myeloma
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Overview
Applications are invited to join us in developing our service for our patients in West Wales. We are looking for a highly committed and motivated individual to join our Haematology team as we start to introduce subspecialisation into the health board. Our dedicated and forward-looking team of 7 consultants provide a comprehensive haematology service across four hospitals in an area of outstanding beauty. This post will introduce a Myeloma subspecialty to our team as part of a redesign of haematology services across the Health Board and will continue to develop as part of the wider transformation process. Support for the post includes Associate Specialists, specialty doctors, a clinical fellow as well as foundation trainees. The team also includes a haematology CNS team and Specialist pharmacists. Our vision is to provide a future proofed service for our patients to ensure they can be cared for as close to their home as possible.
Main duties of the job
* Clinical – The appointee should be able to demonstrate experience in the management of Myeloma and General Haematology. The successful candidate will develop this subspecialty across the health board and work alongside the generalist consultants.
* Inpatients – The appointee will participate in an attending and on-call rota for the Carmarthen site. At the three peripheral sites, the contribution is consultative to the local medical team.
* Outpatients – The appointee will be expected to participate in 3–4 clinics per week, within Myeloma and General Haematology. Consideration for other subspecialist workload could be considered, depending on applicant’s experience to date.
* There is a weekly health board wide MDT and opportunities to join other MDTs from all Wales MDTs.
* The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
Responsibilities and requirements
* The appointee is required to be GMC registered on the specialist register or be expected to obtain CCT within 6 months.
* The appointee will contribute to all aspects of the general haematology and haemo-oncology work including participation in departmental meetings and on-call rota.
* 10 Sessions with 2xSPA per week.
* Clinics in other hospital sites will be required (virtual clinics are an option).
* The appointee must be someone who can help develop our rural service to ensure excellent patient care.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities and with public, private and third sector colleagues, including volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
* Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital (Aberystwyth), Glangwili Hospital (Carmarthen), Prince Philip Hospital (Llanelli), and Withybush Hospital (Haverfordwest)
* Five community hospitals and several other community settings
* 17 general practices and related health and care services
Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Eligibility and visa information
To work in the UK, non-UK/non-RoI nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have another eligible route. Non UK/RoI candidates should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge.
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