Job summary
The States of Guernsey are looking for a Consultant Haematology.
This is a new post for a second Consultant Haematologist due to growing demand and the forthcoming retirement of an oncologist who had provided some support in malignant haematology.
University Hospital Southampton NHS trust provides most of the tertiary support to Guernsey but opportunities to develop professional links with other UK specialist centres is encouraged.
The job description is intended for a general Haematologist. However, areas of subspecialty would be welcome. Any appointee will be expected to work closely with local Oncology team and liaise with tertiary specialist centres that provide support.
Candidates for the post must hold full and specialist registration with a licence to practise with the GMC. Those trained in the UK should hold a CCT or be within 6 months of award of CCT by the date of interview.
Non-UK applicants will be required to demonstrate equivalent training. It is also expected that the appointee will hold FRCPath or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
Film review is carried out using a Leica DM2000 which has a digital camera attached, which enables us to e-mail images to tertiary centres for consultant review. It also enables us to train our fledgeling scientists. Coagulation testing is performed on x2 Werfen TOP 350s which are fully automated. There is one anticoagulant clinic. (warfarin) a week. Patients are tested on the hospital site, but dosing is carried out by primary care.
Thrombophilia genetic testing is performed using the Cepheid platform. Blood Transfusion provides a hospital-based laboratory service grouping around 4000 patients annually and issuing approximately 1500 red cell units and 180 adult therapeutic doses. In addition, the department processes 700 locally collected red cell donations and 180 apheresis platelet packs per annum.
All platelet donations undergo a pathogen reduction process to improve their clinical versatility. Shortfalls in local collection are supplemented with UK imported donations. Tests that are not within our repertoire are sent to our referral laboratories which include but not limited to University Hospitals Southampton, University Hospitals Birmingham, Oxford Haemophilia centre and Wessex Regional Genetics centre., East and Sout East London Pathology Partnership, and The Doctors Laboratory.
About us
The Island of Guernsey is in the English Channel in the Bay of St Malo, 50km off the north-west coast of France and 120km from the English coast.
Guernsey has a population of around 63,000 and in Alderney just under 2,000. Working in a relatively small Health and Social Care Service like ours means you can effectively work with colleagues across the services, health and social care professionals can collaborate not only with each other but also other agencies, the third sector and the community.
We offer an attractive relocation policy and competitive salaries with great career opportunities, modern facilities, excellent training, revalidation and registration support and a healthy work-life balance.
As a health or social care professional who chooses to join our team, you can look forward to working in an environment that gives you the time to care that you hoped for when choosing this career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide consultative Haematology services to other hospital clinicians and primary care practitioners.
Provide clinical Haematology care that includes outpatient, day care and inpatient reviews.
Take part and discuss the management of patients with malignant Haematological disease at multi-disciplinary team meetings.
To deal with any clinical Haematology referrals from clinical colleagues from other disciplines (medical, surgical, obstetrics etc.).
To deal with inpatient referrals and assist primary care practitioners with their referrals. Please note that there are no junior doctors in the department.
The ability to perform Bone marrows is a must. Currently a visiting nurse practitioner provides this service, and we hope to train a local nurse practitioner as part of this post. To provide laboratory services including blood film and marrow review, laboratory, anticoagulant and transfusion support.
To work collaboratively with the biomedical scientists and other members of the laboratory staff
To work collaboratively with the chemotherapy unit (Bulstrode House) and liaise with the consultant Oncology team based both in Guernsey and Southampton.
Support local MDT function. Currently Guernsey and Jersey collaboratively run a Joint Haematology MDT.
Support transfusion committee and the recently appointed transfusion practitioner.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- FRCPath or equivalent
- Full (GMC) registration with a licence to practice/eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- On the Specialist Register of the GMC or within six months of obtaining specialist registration at time of interview.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
States of Guernsey
Address
Princess Elizabeth Hospital
Le Vauquiedor
St martins
Guernsey
GY4 6UU
Guernsey
Employer's website
Consultant Haematology in Guernsey employer: States of Guernsey
The States of Guernsey is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where professionals can thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact on the community. With a strong emphasis on employee development and a commitment to high-quality service, team members benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and a collaborative culture that values innovation and integrity. Located in the picturesque setting of Guernsey, employees enjoy a unique work-life balance, surrounded by stunning landscapes and a supportive community.
