Job summaryThe appointment is to commence as soon as possible for a fixed term period of 12 months for a candidate who has completed MRCP and wishes to gain further experience in haemostasis and thrombosis. The post does not award a National Training Number. This post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of this post are suitable for a candidate who has completed at least 4 years of post-graduate training, an existing haematology trainee or as a post CCT clinical fellowship.
Main duties of the jobPlease refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative work plan.
The post holder will work within the adult H&T multidisciplinary team to provide high quality care for patients with inherited and acquired bleeding, thrombotic and immune haematology disorders. The post holder will see patients in H&T clinics, including immuno-haematology (ITP, TTP), and will gain experience in liaison haematology and the care of inpatients. The post holder will not be contracted to contribute to the out of hours resident doctor on-call rota. The post holder will be supervised and supported by designated members of the H&T consultant team.
About usThese are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we doRespectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversityOwnership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improveUnity - Work in partnership with othersDeliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actionsThe Trust have developed a PROUD Behaviours framework which details specific behaviours we expect to see and do not expect to see, aligned to each of the five PROUD Values.For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit www.sth.nhs.uk/about-us
Job responsibilitiesThe duties of this post are equivalent to a Specialty Trainee ST3- ST7 and full details are listed in the Job Description document.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Registered with the GMC with a license to practise
- MBBS or equivalent qualification.
- Completion of all parts of MRCP.
DesirableClinical experienceEssential- 4 years or more full time post graduate experience (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) at least 2 years of which has been in an adult general medicine specialty.
- Experience working in Haematology.
Desirable- Wider experience in different units in related specialties.
ResearchEssential- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
- Basic understanding of research methods and statistics.
Desirable- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Understanding of the issues surrounding clinical research.
Teaching and trainingEssential- Evidence of experience and enthusiasm for teaching.
Continuous professional developmentEssential- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal attributesEssential- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
- Good written communication skills
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
