Job summary
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor - Clinical Haematology
Specialty Doctor
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.
Job overview
We have an exciting and challenging opportunity that has arisen for a candidate with an excellent background in clinical Haematology.
This post is based at Basildon hospital which has a dedicated Haemato/Oncology ward and a day unit chemotherapy service. Our innovative approach aims to deliver vertically integrated haematology services from the community, through to secondary and Tertiary care.
To assist Consultant staff in the management of adult Haematology patients, both malignant and non-malignant, in the outpatient, day case and inpatient setting.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
You will also provide advice to doctors from other specialties and general practitioners in management of haematological problems.
You will regularly attend out-patient clinics including weekly lymphoma clinic and also perform bone marrow biopsies.
You will also undertake chemotherapy prescription and administration of intrathecal chemotherapy after successful completion of trust-approved training.
You will be encouraged to report blood films and bone marrow aspirates under close supervision of Consultant Haematologists.
Working for our organisation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
- To Attend and assist at Outpatient clinics.
- To manage haematology inpatients.
- To undertake bone marrow and other procedures as necessary and assist with reporting of bone marrows and blood films.
- To Provide medical support for chemotherapy and day unit services.
- To be available for advice to junior doctors, chemotherapy nurses, clinical nurse specialists as necessary.
- To liaise with GPs and provide advice in consultation with Consultant Haematologist.
- To assist with, attend and contribute to patient management at MDTs.
- To assist with laboratory queries and report films, bone marrows within your level of competence and training.
We look forward to your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- MRCP
Experience
Essential criteria
- 2 years hospital experience within Clinical Haematology
- 4 years experience post medical qualification
- Management of clinics
communication
Essential criteria
- Excellent Verbal and Written Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues and other specialties
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Makkuni
- Job title
- Lead Consultant Haematologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01268 524 900
- Additional information
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