Job overview

This post is for a Consultant Haematologist with expertise in inherited bleeding 
disorders and blood clots contributing to the provision of comprehensive and 
accessible Haematology services across North Wales. Key priorities of 
Haematology care at BCUHB include provision of services as near as possible 
to the patient’s home and to expand the treatment options available to patients 
locally across North Wales.
The post holder will be expected to provide a comprehensive clinical and 
laboratory service in conjunction with the other consultant Haematologist’s. 
This includes a rotating commitment to the inpatient service, weekly general 
and specialised outpatient clinics, day case, ward and GP referral commitments 
and routine diagnostic laboratory commitments. 
The post holder will be expected to manage the full range of clinical 
haematology disorders including patients with leukaemia and lymphoma 
alongside inherited and acquired coagulation disorders. There are specialist 
nurses in thrombosis, haemophilia and haematology to assist with these 
services. The post holder will be expected to take part in the on-call rota, which
is 1 in 8 for the All North Wales Haematology on call.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist haematologist services to the population served with special reference to the common cancers and agreed appropriate subspecialties and to be an active participant in each of these multidisciplinary teams.

Develop a site specialist and research interest on both hospital sites. This will include developing clinical research and entering patients into appropriate national and international studies.

Provide a weekly ward round for inpatient cover.

Work closely with clinical consultant colleagues and to provide seamless haematologist care for all patients.

Work closely with colleagues in other Divisions to assist in providing an efficient service for patients transferring between the different disciplines and during the patient’s journey.

Liaise with colleagues in Haematology, Oncology and Palliative Care to provide inpatient cover for haematology patients.

Develop and participate in collaborative initiatives, having a high regard for clinical effectiveness and to the practice of evidence based medicine.

Participate in audit and teaching.

Have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).

Working for our organisation

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for a population of around 676,000 people, across the six counties of North Wales (Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham). Some areas of Mid-Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire are also covered by the Health Board.

The Health Board employs around 16,500 staff and has a budget of around £1.4 billion. It is responsible for the operation of three district general hospitals (Wrexham Maelor Hospital, in Wrexham, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd near Rhyl, and Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor) as well as 22 other acute and community hospitals and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. The Heath Board also coordinates the work of 121 GP practices and NHS services provided by North Wales' Dentists, Opticians and Pharmacies.

Situated in the Northern most aspect of Wales, the Health Board lies at the edge of the beautiful Snowdonia National Park and spans a huge and diverse geographical area. North Wales also boasts some of the UKs most varied and spectacular coastline, offering unparalleled opportunities to engage with outdoor activities in an area of outstanding natural beauty.