Consultant Haematologist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

University Hospitals Sussex are delighted to offer the position of a full (or part) time Consultant Haematologist to work alongside our team of six Haematologists in the western half of the Trust. Our Haematology service is entering an exciting phase of growth and development, supported by investment in staffing and this is an excellent opportunity to become involved in developing a clinically led, integrated Haematology Service within the wider trust along the South Coast. With beautiful beaches, outstanding areas of natural beauty and vibrant city life from the harbourside at Chichester, to the rolling downs of Sussex and the vibrant charms of Worthing and Brighton you'll find a good standard of living, with easy transport links and great leisure opportunities in Sussex.

This role would suit a recently qualified candidate seeking their first consultant appointment or an established consultant seeking a professional opportunity in a new region. The position is based primarily in Worthing Hospital but will involve some travel to other sites including St Richards Hospital in Chichester. Our team is committed to providing excellent, patient focused care while driving innovation in treatment and research.

The Haematology department provides an extensive haemato-oncology practice to level 2b care, as well as general haematology including obstetrics and paediatrics, transfusion medicine and is a UKHCDO accredited Haemophilia Centre.

Main duties of the job

The post involves leading three general Haematology clinics a week for both new and follow up appointments, reviewing Haematology inpatient admissions, lab work and participation in our weekly sector multi-disciplinary team meetings and other departmental meetings as well as involvement in audit and guideline production.

The post holder will also be required to support colleagues with specialist advice on all aspects of Haematology both within the trust and in primary care. To provide clinical support to the Haematology Laboratory. To actively engage in departmental meetings, clinical governance and teaching to our Spr's and clinical fellow and to become actively involved in our Haematology trials portfolio.

About us

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Date posted

12 February 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWWTGCONHAEM-408

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Job responsibilities

The appointee will be expected to fulfil all job roles of a Consultant Haematologist. They will provide inpatient care for haematology patients up to and including BCSH level 2B. They will be expected to attend clinics for both new and follow up patients, participate in MDT and departmental meetings and participate regularly in audit and guideline production. In addition we would expect the appointee to complete all patient-related administrative duties in a timely manner as well as bone marrow and blood film reporting, participate in safe intrathecal chemotherapy administration and support our Sprs in bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. They would also be expected to provide consultative advice to other healthcare professionals within the hospital and primary care settings.

We have a very active trials department covering both malignant and non malignant disciplines and are regularly within the top ten recruiters to national trials. We currently have the following open to recruitment or in follow up within the trust: AML18, REMoDL-A, Flair, RADAR, Fitness, Mithridate and Victor.

The appointee will be expected to participate in clinical trials and maintain good clinical practice. The Trust has an active Research Support team, and other research and development is encouraged.

The appointee will be expected to maintain their clinical personal development and attend annual appraisal and revalidation.

As a Consultant Haematologist, we would expect the appointee to act as a leader within the department and champion the goals of the department and the organisation as a whole.

The trust runs monthly mandated clinical governance half day with presentations from individual departments or stand-alone afternoons for departmental issues. Both hospitals currently have individual MDTs and regular teaching sessions within department. There is an active audit programme being led by the audit lead Dr Narat and materially assisted by the hospital audit department. Participation in fortnightly journal club and other educational meetings is encouraged.

Person Specification Experience & Qualifications Essential

• Basic medical degree
• Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• CCT in Specialty or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Desirable

• Higher degree

Clinical Skills & Experience Essential

• Understanding of clinical risk management
• An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
• Broad haematological experience and expertise to include haemato-oncology, general haematology, haemostasis and thrombosis, transfusion medicine and laboratory expertise
• Proficiency in obtaining bone marrow aspirate and trephine samples
• Expertise in reporting bone marrow aspirate and blood film samples
• Proficiency in removal of Hickman lines
• Proficiency in safe administration of intrathecal chemotherapy

Desirable

• An emerging specialist interest

Knowledge Desirable

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Planning Essential

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills Essential

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research Essential

• Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours

Career Progression & Personal Attributes Essential

• Appropriate progression of career to date
• Evidence of: Good communication skills both oral and written

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Worthing

BN11 2DH

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