Job SummaryTorbay and South Devon Foundation Trust is offering the opportunity to combine a rewarding job in haematology with an unrivalled lifestyle in the heart of one of the most beautiful areas of the country. We are looking to expand our department and recruit a full time 10PA haematology consultant with a 1 in 5 on call rota with a specialist interest that compliments the existing haematology consultant team. The successful applicant will be joining a team of 6 consultants and we have recently expanded to having 2 registrars on the Peninsular Haematology Rotation. The successful applicant will join our team of 6 consultants: Dr Barry Jackson- Clinical lead and lead for haemophilia, transfusion and MPN; Dr Heather Eve- Lead for myeloma; Dr Nwe Oo- lead for laboratory, thrombosis and haemoglobinopathy; Dr Tom Skinner- MDT and clinical governance lead; Dr Deborah Turner- Lead for lymphoma; Dr Rui Zhao- Lead for acute leukaemia and MDS.
Main Duties of the JobWe are seeking an individual to join our team at Torbay as a substantive haematology consultant. As a department we recognise that individual job satisfaction and achieving a healthy work/life balance is vital to maintaining a successful haematology teams for the future so we would encourage any interested applicant to visit our department where we can discuss how this role could fit your needs. You will be expected to join the senior medical team in running outpatient clinics, supporting patients having day case and inpatient cancer treatment by providing high quality consultant delivered care including clinical leadership and supervision of junior medical staff. You will be proactive in ensuring that all patients receive rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision making. Take ownership for and deliver your own workload. Contribute to the medical leadership, management and innovation within haematology services. Offer support and training to all non-consultant grade doctors within the unit. Promote inter-disciplinary working in the department and across the hospital. To ensure that current standards and evidence-based practice are applied. Participate in clinical audit program, including both departmental and multidisciplinary audit. Contribute to research and innovative practice within haematology.
About UsWhy Work With Us? Torbay and South Devon's operational delivery model starts with all teams being aligned to Care Groups, compromising of Planned Care, Medical and Urgent Care, Families and Communities, Children's Family Health Devon and Non-Clinical. Within these Care Groups are sub-divisions which represent all our services. Our department, Non-Surgical Cancer Services reports to the Cancer and Clinical Support Services Division and the wider Planned Care, Care Group. Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is one of four hospitals providing non-surgical cancer treatment within Devon and Cornwall (Royal Devon University Healthcare Foundation Trust, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Foundation Trust, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.) Systemic Anti-Cancer treatment and Radiotherapy is administered in all these sites.
Job Responsibilities- Take ownership for and deliver their own workload.
- Contribute to the medical leadership, management and innovation within haematology services.
- Offer support and training to all non-consultant grade doctors within the unit.
- Promote inter-disciplinary working in the department and across the hospital.
- To ensure that current standards and evidence-based practice are applied.
- Participate in clinical audit program, including both departmental and multidisciplinary audit.
- Contribute to research and innovative practice within haematology.
Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential- Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice (or to be eligible for registration within six months of interview.)
- MRCP and FRCPath (or equivalent)
DesirableClinical ExperienceEssential- Able and experienced to run a SACT service
- Able to offer expert clinical opinion
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and post graduates
- A special interest to compliment other consultant colleagues e.g Transfusion/Laboratory
Specific SkillsEssential- Ability to organise a practice in an efficient manner with due attention to timeliness and dealing with administration and enquiries
Desirable- Management experience
- Interested in taking on a management role
Personal AttributesEssential- Honesty and reliability
- Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, observing National Trust, and departmental guidelines
- Enquiring, critical, approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other professional staff and agencies
- Commitment to continuing medical education
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.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Employer DetailsEmployer name: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Torbay Hospital, Torquay, TQ2 7AA
Employer's website: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk
Employer Contact DetailsFor questions about the job, contact: Operational Manager, Amy Coats, amy.coats1@nhs.net, 01803655558
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