Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Consultant Haematologist with an interest in Haemostasis and Thrombosis.
FRCPath or equivalent and M/FRCP or equivalent, are essential qualifications for this post. Individuals wishing to apply must hold Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
This is an 8PA post. Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work these hours will be eligible to be considered for the post.
If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the employing body in consultation with Consultant colleagues.
The appointee will join the Haematology Team as a Consultant and will be expected to participate in all facets of departmental activity. This is a replacement post.
Clinical Duties: The post holder will be a Haematology Consultant with a specialist interest in the management of Haemostasis and Thrombosis The post will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital. Full participation in teaching, audit and research activity will be expected. The previous post holder had a share in some General Haematology duties, rotating through in-patient referrals and liaison Haematology, laboratory cover and Haemostasis advice.
The retired Post-holder did not look after malignant cases as inpatients on our own wards. The successful applicant for this post will have Haemostasis and Thrombosis clinics as well as some general Haematology duties. As a future development with this post we would negotiate with the Haemophilia Centre at Basingstoke for this post to have dedicated sessions with them.
The post holder will be expected to participate in laboratory management, authorisation of laboratory results, anticoagulation dosing, and advice to hospital and GP staff on abnormal results. The post holder will be expected to take part in reporting of bone marrows, blood films and CSF samples shared with other colleagues.
They will also be the main reporter of specialist clotting tests including Factor assay interpretation and Thrombophilia screens.
We seek to appoint an enthusiastic Consultant with an interest in Coagulation. This is a replacement post. The successful applicant would be the lead Haemostasis and coagulation Consultant for the department with dedicated outpatient clinics in Haemostasis and Thrombosis. We would envisage the post holder on call duties will be to cover laboratory duties and calls from the hospital. Dr James does not cover the ward inpatients.
Essential
• Full and Specialist Registration with a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
Professional Qualifications:
• MRCP or show evidence of equivalent qualification
• FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification
• Higher professional training in Haematology
Desirable
• Higher Degree
Clinical Experience
Essential
• Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• If Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT Clinical Skills Essential
• Demonstrable experience of Haemostasis and Thrombosis
• Understanding of clinical risk management
Knowledge
Essential
• Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge.
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice.
Desirable
• IT Skills
• Breadth of experience in an outside specialty
• Effective, confident presentation ability Quality of Care
Essential
• Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need.
Understanding of: -
• Clinical Governance
• Understanding of the principles of research.
Desirable
• Research Experience Respect and Dignity
Essential
• Non-judgemental approach to patients
• Respects the privacy and dignity of individuals
• Demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities
Working Together
Essential
• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
• Evidence of teaching experience – particularly junior medical staff.
• Willingness to contribute to teaching.
• Leadership skills
• Interpersonal skills. Desirable
• Evidence of managerial skills, including training and courses attended
Efficiency
Essential
• Flexibility.
• Thoroughness.
• Resilience.
• Initiative/ drive/ enthusiasm
• Evidence of understanding of constraints on resources
Other
• Evidence of participation in audit
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
• Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making
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