Job summary
We are looking to appoint a dynamic and motivated Consultant in Clinical Haematology to complete our complement of a team of 7 consultants at The Royal Oldham Hospital. An interest in haematological malignancies is essential and developing subspeciality interest is desirable. Visits can be arranged for candidates in order to appreciate the quality of life our hospitals and the surrounding area can offer.

The successful candidate can expect :

• 10PA basic contract, which includes 1 PA for on call, and further PAs could be allocated according to job planning and based on service demand and Trust requirements.
• Support to develop own subspeciality interest.
• Become involved in teaching, training, and research.
• Developing leadership skills and supporting the service development

Main duties of the job

• Delivering better healthcare by inspiring and supporting everyone we work with and challenging ourselves and others to help improve outcomes for all.
• Provide Consultant Haematologist duties including outpatient and inpatient care, advice and guidance to other professionals and an on-call commitment.
• Share responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Haematology Department.
• Ensure maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of haematology patients.
• Assist in teaching, training and supervision of junior staff and medical students.
• Actively participate in research and quality improvement projects.
• Actively participate in Departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit.
• Work in partnership with colleagues of all disciplines, external links to the Trust and service users to ensure the creation of a quality service.
• Commit to shared goals in the department by building effective teams and partnerships and valuing the roles and contributions of others.
• Contribute to development of bispecific antibody and innovative therapy pathways, including clinical governance, pathway mapping and multidisciplinary education.
• Work closely with Salford Royal, MFT, The Christie and Greater Manchester HODS to support integrated regional pathways for complex patients.

About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Person Specification
Professional Registration
Essential

• Registration on the GMC Specialist Register-CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT (or equivalence)

Qualifications
Essential

• Primary medical qualification (e.g., MBChB).
• The MRCP and FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent training and experience.
• Completion of PMETB-approved JRCPTB curriculum in Haematology or evidence of equivalence in knowledge, training and experience.

Desirable

• Post Graduate Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc

Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential

• Ability to interpret and report on laboratory data
• Broad knowledge and expertise in clinical haematology and general medicine
• Experience in haematological malignancy

Desirable

• Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
• Experience or interest in bispecific antibody delivery, innovative therapies or advanced haemato-oncology pathways.

Experience and Skills
Essential

• Good understanding of Clinical Governance
• Evidence of good organisational and leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations
• Ability to manage risk and end of line decisions
• Ability to work collaboratively across tertiary networks including Salford Royal, MFT, The Christie and HODS

Desirable

• Evidence of work submitted for peer review.
• Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency setting
• Attendance at management courses
• Proven teaching abilities
• Attendance at teaching course

Living Our Values
Essential

• Ability to demonstrate NCA values: Care, Appreciate and Inspire. Commitment to inclusive, respectful and collaborative working.

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership in service improvement, quality improvement, teaching or research.

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).