This post is for 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week for a Christie Clinical Haematologist based atLeighton Hospital to provide clinical support to the Christie Haematology @ Leighton service. The postwill support the service to provide an excellent and high-quality patient focused service to meet thedemand from our patients and referring centres.Any consultant who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered forthe post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personalbasis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.Role PurposeThis post is a collaborative venture between the Christie NHS Foundation Trust and MCHFT to supportthe clinical haematology services across the southern sector of the Greater Manchester and CheshireCancer Network (GMCCN) and the delivery of clinical and laboratory haematology on the LeightonHospital site.The clinical haematology department based at Leighton Hospital is run by a highly motivated teamproviding outpatient, day care and inpatient service to BCSH level 2a. The post will be based at LeightonHospital.
The post holder will be a core member of the Haematology and lymphoma multi-disciplinaryteams and the post also offers the opportunity to develop a special interest to suit the interests of thesuccessful applicant and the unmet needs of the Clinical haematology service.The role will be responsible for: To develop and implement best practice in Haematology To support staff in the delivery of a high quality service To be a core member of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). Membership on Hospital Transfusion Committee NEQAS film reportingDiagnostic Haematology serviceDiagnostic services for MCHFT haematology and biochemistry services are provided by the NMCPS, witha view to utilise the Manchester HODs (haematology diagnostic system) for reporting of bone marrowaspirates, trephines and for cytogenetic and molecular studies.