Consultant in Haematology Blackpool

Looking for that work-life balance in a stimulating & supported haematology environment? The post will be based in Blackpool with a 1 in 5 on-call rota to achieve a real work-life balance. Come and be a part of our regional level 3 unit, performing autologous stem cell transplants and treating complex Myeloma, Acute leukaemia and Lymphoma patients. Develop a subspeciality interest in Myeloma, and become involved in teaching, training & research. Live in a beautiful part of Lancashire.

Benefits:

• 10 PA basic contract with 1 further PA for on-call, with further PAs according to job-planning
• A relocation package tailored to individual circumstances
• Support to develop subspecialty interest in Myeloid disorders

Main Duties of the Job:

The role will be on our JACIE accredited regional unit that treats acute leukaemia, relapsed/refractory lymphoma patients, Burkitt's lymphoma and undertakes autologous stem cell transplants. We believe in treating as many patients as possible at home through our ambulatory chemotherapy unit, with plans to develop on-site patient accommodation to facilitate this. We have a strong track record in research and we are high recruiters to many national trials. Teaching is also our passion and involvement in teaching our specialist registrars and junior doctors, as well as medical students via our growing links with the new UCLAN Medical School, is very much encouraged.

You may be a trainee about to complete specialist training. We understand the challenges that stepping up to the first consultant job brings, and you will be fully supported in that transition. Equally well, you may be an experienced haematologist looking for that new challenge in the next phase of your working life.

About us:

Blackpool is situated on the Fylde Coast which has stunning beaches and many quaint towns and villages. There are highly desirable areas to live on the Fylde Coast and in the Ribble valley with property prices lower than in the Manchester area and we offer a generous relocation package tailored to individual circumstances. There are leading schools across the patch with excellent transport links into the Lake District, Manchester and Liverpool.

Person Specification:

Professional Qualifications:

• Essential: Primary medical qualification, Full and Specialist registration with the General Medical Council and hold license to practise, or be eligible for registration within six months of interview, MRCP or equivalent, FRCPath or equivalent. If an applicant is UK trained, they must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. If an applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
• Desirable: Higher degree.

Training:

• Essential: SpR or equivalent training in Haematology, Evidence of appropriate CPD.
• Desirable: Full log book summary.

Experience:

• Essential: Broad exposure to all aspects of clinical and laboratory haematology including recent experience in the management of acute leukaemia.
• Desirable: Specialist interest in an area of haematology.

Research / audit / publications:

• Essential: Ability to supervise audit projects, Understanding of principles of research and audit, Regular attendance at audit meetings.
• Desirable: Evidence of recent research activity and publications, Recent Personal involvement in audit.

Professionalism:

• Essential: Enthusiasm and commitment to the speciality.
• Desirable: Membership of appropriate societies.

Personal Skills:

• Essential: Ability to work well as a member of a team, Ability to work as team leader when required, Possess good organisational and teaching skills, Possess good verbal and written communication skills, Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Desirable: Experience of supervision of other staff, Understanding of principles of Clinical Governance.

Management:

• Essential: Awareness of Management issues in the NHS.
• Desirable: Management training.

Additional information:

• 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.
• 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.
• Applicants must have current UK professional registration.