Overview
Applications welcomed for a Consultant post in Clinical Haematology (General Haematology) with a sub-specialty in Haemostasis and Thrombosis. This is a new full-time appointment (10 Programme Activities) based at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, with an additional 1 PA as part of the on-call provision.
We have an established team of Specialist Registrars, Specialty Doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists to support Consultants in delivering Haematology care at Lincoln and Boston sites.
Responsibilities
* Deliver and develop the Clinical Haematology service, comprising Haematology/Oncology, general haematology and haemostasis & thrombosis referrals for investigation, diagnosis and treatment.
* Provide investigation and advice on the management of patients with haematological problems from all areas, including ante-natal serology.
* Provide a bone marrow biopsy service for patients not under direct care of the haematology team.
* Anticoagulant monitoring is managed within Primary Care.
Location and Facilities
Base – Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. The role offers access to facilities including theatres and clinical spaces as part of the Medical School provisions.
About the Post and Team
The successful applicant will work with Consultant colleagues to develop the Clinical and Laboratory Haematology service, organised on a Trust-wide basis. All Lymphoma patients are managed by Haematologists. Acute Leukaemia inpatients requiring intensive chemotherapy are treated at Lincoln County Hospital; general inpatient chemotherapy is administered at Lincoln and Pilgrim Hospital. Outpatient services operate across three sites, including Grantham District Hospital. The Trust has an oncology department and radiotherapy services to support haematological/oncology treatment. The Cancer Services Business Unit provides support, within the East Midlands Strategic Clinical Network framework.
Contact for further details / informal visits
Dr Walter Mmeka, Clinical Lead for Cancer Services
Email: walter.mmeka3@nhs.net
Dr P Chudakou, Consultant Haematologist, Lincoln County Hospital
Email: pavel.chudakou@nhs.net
Seniorities and Employment Type
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
Job Function and Sector
* Job function: Consulting
* Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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