Job summary
The post is for a consultant Haematologist on a fixed term on a 12 months contract and will be based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich (QEH).

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to help develop a high-quality service in this busy district general hospital, delivering comprehensive Haemato-Oncology, General Haematology and Laboratory Haematology services.

The trust is in the process of operationalising a number of exciting service transformations, such as an Emergency Department Bypass Unit to improve the outcomes and experiences of our patients with sickle cell. The department is also exploring opportunities for the expansion of our treatment capacity for malignant and non-malignant haematology and is in the process of developing a strategy to adopt innovative ways of working. The postholder will have the opportunity to contribute to the clinical leadership of these exciting developments.

This role will be delivered as whole-time equivalent amounting to 10 programmed activities per week, subject to job plan review. Any applicant who is unable for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Main duties of the job
The appointee will be based at QEH to provide a General Haematology service as well as Haem-Malignancy service.

The general Haematology workload includes providing full haematological support to all patients treated at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, GPs and the local Mental Health Trust (Oxleas). The population served is approximately 800,000. Traditionally the Haematologists have had good working links with the GPs and have provided a direct consultative service for interpretation of haematological tests and clinical problems. Anticoagulation services are partially moving into the community.

The post holder is expected to take an equal share in the delivery inpatient haematology services including Level 2B, laboratory haematology workload including blood film, bone marrow and Transfusion Management.

The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate for a Consultant Haematologist not otherwise specified.

About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year Plus £2,162 per annum London Weighting
Contract
Fixed term, 12 months, full-time
Job responsibilities

• Work as whole-time equivalent amounting to 10 programmed activities, subject to job plan review
• Share with the other Consultant Haematologists in running the Haematology service, both clinical and laboratory
• Take part in on call rota on a 1:5 basis at QEH
• Take part in managerial duties in the Department and Trust
• Undergo annual appraisal and timely revalidation
• Undertake CME/CPD as required by the College, and facilitated by funds from the Trust
• Take part in Clinical Governance and audit using the Trust audit facilities
• Teaching and training of junior doctors, medical students, laboratory and other healthcare professionals
• Provide cross-cover at the other site, wherever required

Essential qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• FRCPath or equivalent
• Full and Specialist GMC registration (with licence to practise) or eligible within six months of interview
• Holder of a CCT or within six months of award by interview (UK trained); evidence of equivalence to UK CCT (non-UK trained)

Desirable

• Additional degrees, e.g., BSc, MSc, MD, PhD
• General Haematology service overview
• Specialist interest in Haemoglobinopathies
• Experience of NHS structures and Governance
• Evidence of devising and conducting audit
• Completion of a course or certificate related to teaching / training
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals
• GCP trained and certified

Apply through our website
For questions about the job, contact Dr Rashid Sabia, Clinical Director Haematology, at Sabia.rashid1@nhs.net or 07584536069.

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. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.