Want to work as part of an award-winning team at one of the happiest Trusts in the country? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and highly motivated Haematology Consultant with a specialist interest in Myeloma /Lymphoma to Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Kings Mill Hospital. Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues. Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered. So if you are looking to join a team at a modern and innovative Trust which is easy to get to then let us be your next career move. Main duties of the job As a consultant here at Kings Mill you will become one of our five Haematologists providing clinical and laboratory Haematology services to Sherwood Forest Hospitals. You would also participate in the on-call Haematology service which includes ward rounds and out of hour service (1:5 rota currently). You would be expected to take part in business planning of the Haematology services in collaboration with the other consultants in the department and hospital management The post will be based largely at Kings Mill Hospital (KMH), potentially with out-patient sessions at Newark Hospital. About us We are proud of our improvements over the last five yearsat Sherwood Forest Hospitals, and we recognise we can improve further. We know good quality healthcare can only be delivered by focussing on the experience of people, be it patients and the public or the colleagues you work with. Our improvements have been achieved by two central commitments to people: • Weexpectallpatientsto receive the same standard of care we would want our friends and family to have and : • We expectallcolleaguesto be treated with the same values we believe are important; support, kindness and respect. We want to work with partners, we want to move beyond the boundaries of our hospitals and we want to help our local population become healthier. Since 2019 we have been working to deliver healthier communities and outstanding care for all, and working with Primary Care Networks and partners in our Mid- Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Provider and our Integrated Care System. Job responsibilities • The provision, with consultant colleagues, of a comprehensive in-patient and out-patient service in Clinical Haematology • The provision, with consultant colleagues, of a comprehensive high quality laboratory service to the Trust and Primary Care Anyresponsibilities relating to the special interest of the appointee • To share responsibility for professional standards and quality control in the laboratory, ensuring compliance of standards to satisfy United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) • To participate in business planning in collaboration with the other Consultant Haematologists • Administrative duties will include those associated with the clinical care of patients and those associated with the area of interest within the laboratory and as defined by the Head of Service • The appointee will contribute to the organisation and management of the department, including the provision of advice on strategies and short-term planning via the Head of Service and Divisional Manager • Out of hours responsibility will be shared equally with the other consultants and will include laboratory, transfusion and clinical cover. This will be on a rota of 1 in 5 weekends and usually one weekday overnight per week • The appointee will take an active part in clinical audit within the department and will be expected to contribute to the production of relevant clinical guidelines • The appointee will be expected to fulfil the obligatory requirements for CPD for the Royal College of Pathologists. Study leave funding will be made available by the Trust • The appointee will be required to undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training and will be responsible for achieving accreditation as required • The appointee will be expected to participate in the monthly laboratory seminars, which are accredited for CPD for the laboratory staff, and in the weekly medical division educational programme • The appointee will undergo an annual appraisal in accordance with the Trust policies for Appraisal and Job Planning. Time will be allocated within the job plan for such activity and the individual can select a suitable appraiser from the Trust list of consultants who have been trained in the appraisal process • The appointee will be aware of local management policies where relevant, including relevant financial policies and statutory regulations including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and any local policies relating to that Act • The appointee may be required to undertake other unspecified duties as appropriate for a Consultant Haematologist Person Specification Other • Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit Research Essential • Experience of treating patients in clinical trials Desirable • Publications in peer-reviewed journals Teaching • Demonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role Experience Essential • Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan • Understanding of all aspects of specific focus of role Desirable • Five years supervised training in an appropriate higher specialist training scheme or equivalent training programme Qualifications • Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview) • Haematology Specialist Registration or applicants that are UK trained, must be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview (applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT) • Fellowship of Royal College of Pathologists or show evidence of equivalent qualification • Membership of Royal College of Physicians or show evidence of equivalent qualification