Fixed Term Consultant Haematologist with SI Haemostasis & Thrombosis

Job summary
Applications in this case are welcomed for a Locum Consultant post in Clinical Haematology (General Haematology) with a sub-specialty in Haemostasis and Thrombosis.

This is a new full time (10 PA) appointment based at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston which also attracts an additional 1PA as part of the on-call provision.

We have an established team of Specialist Registrars, Speciality Doctors, Advanced Clinical Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists on both the Lincoln and Boston sites to support Consultants in delivering Haematology care.

Main duties of the job

• The Clinical Haematology service comprises all Haematology/Oncology, general haematology, and haemostasis and thrombosis referrals for investigation, diagnosis and treatment.
• There is additional responsibility for investigation and advice on the management of patients with haematological problems from all other areas including ante-natal serology.
• This includes a bone marrow biopsy service for patients not under the direct care of the haematologists. Anticoagulant monitoring is managed within Primary Care.

About us
Base - Pilgrim Hospital, Boston
The Medical School can offer a number of facilities to our staff and these include:

• 2 x 120 Capacity Lecture Theatres.
• Seminar space.
• Library, Science Library and Project Library.
• Anatomy Suite and Clinical Skills Suite.
• The entire building is designed to meet BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method).

The successful applicant will work with Consultant colleagues to develop the Clinical and Laboratory Haematology service which is organised on a Trust wide basis. All Lymphoma patients are managed by the Haematologists.

Acute Leukaemia patients requiring inpatient intensive Chemotherapy are treated in Lincoln County Hospital. General Inpatient Chemotherapy is also administered at Lincoln and Pilgrim Hospital. Our Outpatient Services are of equivalence at three sites, the third site being Grantham District Hospital.

We also have an oncology department and radiotherapy services are available within the Trust to support with ongoing haematological/oncology treatment.

As a Consultant you will have the full support and access to the Cancer Services Business Unit. The unit is part of the East Midlands Strategic Clinical Network to ensure that the department is aware of regional changes in the system.

Job responsibilities
The Haematology Department is heavily involved in phase 2 and 3 international clinical trials in particular in the field of myeloid malignancies and myeloma.

You will have the opportunity to develop your own research interest with opportunity to also join a well-established translational molecular laboratory at University of Lincoln, to be able to enrich your professional journey with lab base research together with clinical research.

For full details please see job description.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GMC registered

Qualifications
Essential

• MRCP (UK) or equivalent / FRCPath or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience and training in general clinical haematology
• Experience of involvement in clinical research and audit

Desirable

• Special interest and expertise in an area of haematology
• Evidence of published research or case reports

Skills
Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of participation in undergraduate teaching

Special requirements
Essential

• Commitment to further development of haematology service

Desirable

• Commitment to maintain own continuing professional education to a minimum standard set by the Royal College of Pathologists

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

Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Pilgrim Hospital
Sibsey Road
Boston
PE21 9QS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead for Cancer Services
Dr Walter Mmeka
walter.mmeka3@nhs.net