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Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Haematologist with an interest in Lymphoma based at the Royal Sussex Country Hospital in Brighton.  The appointee will join a well-established and cohesive team in the department of Haematology part of the Cancer Division at University Hospitals Sussex.  

This is an exciting opportunity to become involved in developing a clinically led, integrated Haematology Service wtihin the wider trust along the South Coast and we are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward looking colleage to work within our team.  

The successful candidate will participate in the established Multi-Disciplinary Team for Haematological malignancy in collaboration with the Medical Oncology, Clinical Oncology/Radiotherapy and Haematology Consultants which is combined with Worthing and St Richards Hospital.  

At the Royal Sussex County Hospital we have a dedicated Haematology ward with delivery of inpatient care to level 3 BCSH guidelines (2009).  Laboratory Support and Transfusion services are provided for a wide range of clinical specialties which includes regional Renal Medicine and Cardio-Thoracic Surgery at Brighton.  Brighton is also designated as a Haemophilia Centre.  

The appointee will participate in the clinical and laboratory Haematology Service and the post will also include the opportunity to participate in teaching at the Medical School. The appointee will have an On-Call Committment on a 1 in 6 our of hours on call rota.  

Main duties of the job

The appointee will join a team of 12 Haematologists who work across Sussex (Brighton, Haywards Heath, Worthing and Chichester) in delivering a comprehensive Haematology service for patients from across the County.  

To fulfil the role of a Consultant Haematologist in providing full clinical care to those with blood disorders and inpatient care to those with haematological malignancy.  

To support colleagues with specialist advice on all aspects of Haematology both within the trust and in primary care. 

To provide clinical support to the Haematology Laboratory.  

To actively engage in departmental meetings, clinical governance and teaching to the junior medical team.  

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First.  Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.  We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.