At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Consultant Haematologist, specialising in lymphoma and general haematology.
- Company: Hywel Dda University Health Board, providing NHS healthcare in beautiful Wales.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career growth in a stunning location.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while developing a new subspecialty.
- Qualifications: GMC registration and experience in lymphoma and general haematology required.
The predicted salary is between 114099 - 166585 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Haematologist with an interest in lymphoma and General Haematology to join the team at Withybush General Hospital. We are looking for a highly committed and motivated individual to join our Haematology team as we start to introduce subspecialisation into the health board. Our dedicated and forward-looking team of 7 consultants provide a comprehensive haematology service in the four hospitals in an area of outstanding beauty.
This post will introduce a Lymphoma subspecialty to our team as part of a redesign of haematology services across the Health Board and will continue to develop as part of the wider transformation process. Support for the post includes Associate Specialists, Specialty Doctors, Clinical Fellow as well as foundation Trainees. The team also includes Haematology CNS team and Specialist pharmacists.
Our staff are at the heart of the quality of our service and are looking to add to our numbers. We are looking for someone to bring additional expertise and a passion to provide excellence.
Main duties of the job
- The appointee is required to be GMC registered on the specialist register or be expected to obtain CCT within 6 months.
- The appointee will contribute to all aspects of the general haematology and haemo-oncology work including participation in departmental meetings and on-call rota.
- 10 Sessions with 20% non-clinical work (SPA) per week within job plan.
- Clinics in other hospital sites will be required (virtual clinics are an option).
- The appointee must be someone who can help develop our rural service to ensure excellent patient care.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
Our services are provided in four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest.
Job responsibilities
- The appointee should be able to demonstrate experience in the management of Lymphoma and General Haematology.
- The successful candidate will develop this subspecialty across the health board and work alongside the generalist consultants.
- The appointee will participate in an attending and on-call rota for the Haverfordwest site.
- The appointee will be expected to participate in 3-4 clinics per week, within Lymphoma and General Haematology.
- There is a weekly health board wide MDT and opportunities to join other MDTs from all Wales MDTs.
Person Specification
- Qualifications and Knowledge
- Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
- On the GMC Specialist Register or will have CCT due within six months of interview date.
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
- Clinical Experience
- Broad based experience within the specialty area.
- Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
- Experience of leading a team.
- Clinical Governance
- Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance.
- Participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
- Teaching
- Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.
- Evidences of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.
- Research and Scholarship
- Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.
- Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.
- Safeguarding
- Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
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