Consultant Haematologist

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

This is a 9 + 1 PA Full time Consultant Haematologist post. The Trust wide post completes a team of 8 Consultants working across the Trust. The appointee is expected to be broadly skilled and to take part in all the clinical and laboratory work of the Department. This post includes the responsibility of a Clinical Lead role as the Trust Lead for VTE.

A Consultant wishing to work less than full time will be eligible to be considered for the post. Modification of the job content would be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with colleagues. The post is available immediately.

Main duties of the job

1. To comply with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' at all times.
2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Leads.
4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).
6. To participate in the Trust's Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
7. To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care.
8. To demonstrate flexibility according to departmental requirements after discussion with the Clinical Lead.

Job responsibilities

1. The appointee will contribute to the clinical care of patients referred to the Haematology Department at both St Helier and Epsom General Hospitals.
2. Participate in 3 out-patient clinics per week.
3. The appointee may participate in the clinical rotas for the management of the inpatients at St Helier Hospital.
4. The appointee will have an office with own desk and personal computer. They will have access to a microscope, including 2- and 6- headed microscopes for teaching purposes.
5. Dedicated secretarial support is provided by shared medical secretaries/patient pathway co-ordinators.
6. Responsible for advising all laboratory users, including general practitioners, on general haematology problems, as required.
7. This post also encompasses the Trust Lead for VTE to which 1 PA is allocated.

There will be an opportunity to review the division of responsibilities within Haematology once an appointment is made. The final job plan will reflect the agreed division between all the Consultants and the post holders area of expertise.

Person Specification Qualifications

• RCPAth or FRCPath

Experience

• Excellent Clinical experience
• Efficient use of PC skills including software packages

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.