Consultant Haematologist

Job summary

We are inviting applications for 0.8wte Consultant Haematologist with an interest in Red Cell and General Haematology which is a new post

Applicants will have completed CCT or equivalent (Portfolio Pathway) and must be on the Specialist Register.

Main duties of the job

The key duties and responsibilities of the post will be to:o Provide a specialist clinical and laboratory haematology service that is complimentary and enhancing to the current service.o Maintain an up-to-date and evidence-based broad knowledge of both clinical and laboratory haematology. Expertise in performing and reporting diagnostic bone marrow aspirates is essential.o Take part in the haematology on-call rota with the on-call consultant being responsible for all in-patient haematology matters and GP and laboratory queries.o Work closely with haematology colleagues to share in the care of patients with blood disorders in the trust.o Provide a consultatory and advisory service to colleagues in other specialties in both the Trust and Primary Care Attend the weekly multi-disciplinary team meeting for General Haematology/ haemato-oncology and Regional Haemoglobinopathy MDT.o Take an active part in educational programmes for trainee doctors, medical students and other nursing and supportive staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits.

About us

At ESNEFT we provide hospital and community health services to more than one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.As one of the largest NHS organisations in England, we employ over 12,000 staff and are committed to providing excellent opportunities for learning, development and career progression. Flexible working options will be considered for all roles where service needs allows.Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters. We concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause delays for our staff and patients.

We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with the implementation of Epic electronic patient record. This will transform the way we work.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

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Job responsibilities

The post-holder will: Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of care. Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines. Develop and maintain good working practices with wards, out-patients, and the ED. Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues, other departments, and primary care. Offer educational, clinical support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary. Ensure appropriate information is made available to staff to measure clinical performance and enable meaningful benchmarks to be established and evaluated within your area of responsibility. Ensure there is a robust process for reviewing the quality of services provided, explaining the causes of success and failure and ensure the highest standards are maintained. Provide a role model of professional leadership, which underpins the corporate values and behaviours agreed by the organisation, ensuring these are understood and demonstrated by the medical workforce within your area and take remedial action where poor behaviour is demonstrated. Ensure that junior doctors training conforms to Royal college requirements. Participate in the appraisal of medical staff within the department in line with the Trusts agreed policy. Ensure there is a robust process for reviewing the quality of services provided, explaining the causes of success and failure and ensure the highest standards are maintained. Provide a role model of professional leadership, which underpins the corporate values and behaviours agreed by the organisation, ensuring these are understood and demonstrated by the medical workforce within your area and take remedial action where poor behaviour is demonstrated. Ensure that junior doctors training conforms to Royal college requirements. Participate in the appraisal of medical staff within the department in line with the Trusts agreed policy.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• FRCPath

Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in clinical & laboratory haematology
• Fully competent in bone marrow aspirate and biopsy, lumbar puncture

Desirable

• Experience in Red cell Management or other area of special interest