Consultant Haematologist post in the Cancer & Haematology Directorate at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, based at Maidstone Hospital within the Kent and Medway Cancer Network. Core work is personal clinical care of referred patients, cover for colleagues' patients on call and during leave, and contributing to service development and the Trust's strategy. Clinics at Tunbridge Wells are possible, and flexible hours are considered. Applicants need specialist GMC registration in haematology, or to be within six months of CCT by interview.
What the job involves
- Provide a high standard of care to patients under your clinical responsibility, including referrals and patients cared for by your team
- Cover consultant colleagues' patients during on-call and annual leave
- Take part in clinical and other service activities and developments to improve patient care
- Work closely with medical, professional and managerial colleagues within and outside the speciality
- Contribute to the Trust's future strategic direction
What’s required
Qualifications
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP, FRCPath or equivalent
Registration & licences
- GMC specialist registration in haematology, or within 6 months of CCT at interview
- Portfolio pathway candidates on the GMC specialist register at interview
Skills & knowledge
- Evidence of leadership
- Organisational ability
- Taking responsibility and coping with stressful situations
- Commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees and the multidisciplinary team
Checks & eligibility
- Satisfactory enhanced DBS check
- Not on the DBS barred list
Nice to have
- Distinctions, scholarships or prizes
- Higher research degree such as PhD or MD
- Critical and enquiring approach to acquiring knowledge
- Postgraduate communication skills course
What’s offered
- Flexible working arrangements, discussed with the Trust
- Corporate trust induction
- Mandatory training, with eligible records transferred for previous NHS staff
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