Consultant in Haematology in Milton Keynes

Job overview

Department: Haematology

Location: MKUH

Programmed Activities: 10PA

Closing date for receipt of applications: 10th August

Interview Date: 11th September

We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder would be expected to have an interest in malignant Haematology and contribute to developing the department further. Applications are invited from enthusiastic, progressive individuals to join our friendly and dynamic team of Haematologists in providing level 2B care to the population of Milton Keynes. This is an exciting time to be joining the team as a new, purpose-built Cancer Centre was opened recently, providing fantastic facilities for our Haematology and Oncology patients. The post is 10 programmed activities with a proportion allocated as on call tariff. Applicants will hold their CCT or be within 6 months of obtaining their CCT at the point of interview and are encouraged to visit the department prior to interview.

Working for our organisation

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants will be contracted to provide Haematology services along with their 5 consultant colleagues to Milton Keynes University Hospital. The post-holder would be expected to have an interest in malignant Haematology and contribute to developing the department further. The Trust has close clinical and academic ties with Oxford University Hospitals and the successful applicant will participate in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students associated with the University of Oxford and the University of Buckingham Medical School.

Person specification

Qualifications / Registration

Essential criteria:

• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
• MRCP(UK) or equivalent
• Medical degree
• FRCPath or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential criteria:

• Knowledge and application of up to date evidence based practice

Desirable criteria:

• Breadth of experience within and outside specialty

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria:

• Postgraduate experience, including higher medical training at specialist registrar or senior registrar level. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential

Desirable criteria:

• Experience of managing patients with bleeding disorders
• Experience of managing patients with sickle cell disorders

Communication Skills

Essential criteria:

• Ability to communicate effectively through good verbal and written skills
• Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels

Teaching

Essential criteria:

• A proven background in organising and delivering undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and research with evidence of training for the role is highly desirable

Desirable criteria:

• Ability to be able to appraise both trainees and other staff
• A qualification in Medical Education, such as a Diploma

Leadership/ Management skills

Essential criteria:

• Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
• Ability to motivate and develop training medical staff

Desirable criteria:

• Interest in medical management

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria:

• Ability to work in a team and co-operate with all staff
• Enthusiasm & ability to work under pressure

Other requirements:

Essential criteria:

• Ability to work independently as well as part of the Haematology team
• To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
• Demonstration of immunisation against Hepatitis B plus proof of HbsAg negative status
• Will be required to maintain full registration with the GMC as well as remain on the Specialist Register

Desirable criteria:

• Ability and desire to take part in Clinical Directorate Management

Research and Audit

Essential criteria:

• Able to appraise research
• Understanding of Evidence Based Medicine

Desirable criteria:

• Publications in peer reviewed journals in the field of haematology
• Participation in haematology-based research

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.