Specialist in Haematology (NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor) - Haematology - Isle of Wigh[...]

This full-time post is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Specialist Doctor to join our Haematology Team. There is room in the job plan for applicants to undertake their own clinics and to develop a sub-speciality interest.

Main duties of the job

• The appointee will, together with their consultant colleague, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective clinical haematology, haemato-oncology and blood transfusion service to the IW NHS and other users of the service.

Working for our organisation

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is the only integrated acute, community, mental health and ambulance health care provider in England. We serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities; speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.

Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical haematology care, out-patient, day case and inpatient, working within an MDT structure.
• Provide liaison and clinical advice about Haematology test results, anticoagulation and blood transfusion to the hospital and primary care physicians.
• Review and authorise blood films referred by Biomedical Scientists for second opinion.
• Participate in clinical governance and clinical audit.
• To share in one in three consultant haematology on call rota.
• Participate in the Royal College of Pathologists or Physicians CPD scheme.
• To contribute to undergraduate education, and the training of postgraduate trainees in Haematology as well as non-medical staff.
• To contribute to the research output and administration needs of the department.
• Contribute to the bone marrow lists in the department.
• Provision of Outpatient services for haematology patients. It is anticipated that the post holder will undertake 2 formal clinics per week and additional clinics for urgent cases and patients on chemotherapy as necessary.
• The post holder will be required to supervise haematology patients undergoing treatment in day care settings.
• To maintain and improve the quality of the Haematology laboratory service in order to continue to provide a high quality, comprehensive diagnostic service.

Person specification

• Qualifications: MRCP or Equivalent, On the GMC specialist register.
• Experience: Wide range of general experience in Haematology, Evidence of achievements of Foundation competencies in line with GMC.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of current trends in the specialty.
• Audit and Research: Evidence of participation in clinical audit relevant to specialty, Published audits, Publication in reviewed journals.
• Personality: Ability to work as a team member, Attendance at communications workshop/courses, Experience in leadership.
• Motivation: Commitment to the development of a high quality, cost effective service in Haematology.
• Management: Knowledge and understanding of current NHS issues, Ability to develop services, Attendance at recognised management course/meetings.
• Other requirements: Full registration with General Medical Council and licence to practise by date of appointment. You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.