Locally Employed Doctor in Haematology

The appointee will join the Haematology Team as a Trust appointed Registrar and share in the responsibilities of care of patients on the wards, assisting in clinics and laboratory reporting. Practical skills will include bone marrow biopsy and lumbar punctures. Previous haematology experience is desirable but not essential. Training will be given in all aspects of the job as required. Participation in teaching, audit and research will be expected.

The post holders will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality service, helping to drive a multi-disciplinary team approach to care within the specialty. 

 Duties will include

1. Providing support for Core Doctors and Foundation Doctors working in Haematology
2. Participation in audit and research
3. Maintain continued professional development.
4. Attend educational and multidisciplinary sessions.
5. Teach medical students, Core doctors and Foundation doctors
6. Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave

 Although this post is not approved for postgraduate training, the duties are the same as the existing specialty training posts.  The successful candidate will be assigned a consultant clinical supervisor and will be encouraged to maintain an educational portfolio with appropriate assessments to their level of experience. There are regular departmental lunchtime teaching sessions which are open to all medical staff to attend.  There are also a wide range of opportunities to participate in clinical audit and improvement projects.

• Evidence of completion of Core Training or equivalent 2 year training programme
• Demonstrable skills and experience of Clinical Haematology desirable
• Experience as a Medical Specialty Trainee 3+ or equivalent desirable

• Management of ward patients
• Out-patient clinic experience
• Understanding of clinical risk management
• Experience of practical procedures such as bone marrow biopsy desirable

Demonstrate evidence of being able to

• manage/prioritise time
• manage information effectively
• prioritise clinical need
• organise ward rounds
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity

• Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
• IT skills
• Effective, confident presentation ability
• Experience in and outside speciality
• Enthusiasm for and ability to learn practical procedures

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
• Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making

• Non-judgemental approach to patients
• Respects the privacy and dignity of individuals
• Demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities

• Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need.
• Understanding of Clinical Governance.
• Understanding of the principles of research.

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
• Evidence of teaching experience – particularly junior medical staff. Willingness to contribute to teaching.
• Leadership skills.
• Interpersonal skills.

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
• Full MRCP desirable but not essential