Fixed term consultant haematologist with si haemostasis & thrombosis

Applications in this case are welcomed for a Locum Consultant post in Clinical Haematology (General Haematology) with a sub‑specialty in Haemostasis and Thrombosis.

This is a new full‑time (10 PA) appointment based at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston which also attracts an additional 1 PA as part of the on‑call provision.

We have an established team of Specialist Registrars, Speciality Doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists on both the Lincoln and Boston sites to support Consultants in delivering Haematology care.

Main duties of the job

• The Clinical Haematology service comprises all Haematology/Oncology, general haematology, and haemostasis and thrombosis referrals for investigation, diagnosis and treatment.
• There is additional responsibility for investigation and advice on the management of patients with haematological problems from all other areas including ante‑natal serology.
• This includes a bone marrow biopsy service for patients not under the direct care of the haematologists. Anticoagulant monitoring is managed within Primary Care.

About us

Base – Pilgrim Hospital, Boston

• 2 x 120 Capacity Lecture Theatres.
• Seminar space.
• Library, Science Library and Project Library.
• Anatomy Suite and Clinical Skills Suite.
• The entire building is designed to meet BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method).

The successful applicant will work with Consultant colleagues to develop the Clinical and Laboratory Haematology service which is organised on a Trust wide basis. All Lymphoma patients are managed by the Haematologists. Acute Leukaemia patients requiring inpatient intensive Chemotherapy are treated in Lincoln County Hospital. General Inpatient Chemotherapy is also administered at Lincoln and Pilgrim Hospital. Our Outpatient Services are of equivalence at three sites, the third site being Grantham District Hospital.

We also have an oncology department and radiotherapy services are available within the Trust to support ongoing haematological/oncology treatment.

As a Consultant you will have the full support and access to the Cancer Services Business Unit. The unit is part of the East Midlands Strategic Clinical Network to ensure that the department is aware of regional changes in the system.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Haematology Department is heavily involved in phase 2 and 3 international clinical trials in particular in the field of myeloid malignancies and myeloma.

You will have the opportunity to develop your own research interest with opportunity to also join a well‑established translational molecular laboratory at University of Lincoln, to be able to enrich your professional journey with lab‑based research together with clinical research.

For full details please see job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• MRCP (UK) or equivalent / FRCPath or equivalent

Qualifications (Essential)

• GMC registered

Experience (Essential)

• Extensive experience and training in general clinical haematology
• Experience of involvement in clinical research and audit

Desirable (Qualifications)

• Special interest and expertise in an area of haematology
• Evidence of published research or case reports

Skills (Essential)

• Good communication skills
• Able to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team

Skills (Desirable)

• Experience of participation in undergraduate teaching

Special requirements

Special requirements (Essential)

• Commitment to further development of haematology service

Special requirements (Desirable)

• Commitment to maintain own continuing professional education to a minimum standard set by the Royal College of Pathologists