Job summary
Applications are invited for a substantive [10 PA] Consultant Haematologist based at North Middlesex University Hospital (NMUH) NHS Trust in North London, which serves over 600,000 people living across Enfield and Haringey and surrounding areas.
The Department treats a range of haematological conditions except for haemophilia, intensive treatment of acute leukaemias and cellular therapies. We are a Specialist Haemoglobinopathy Team (SHT) offering comprehensive care for 800 SCD patients and about 40 patients with thalassaemia major. The Red Cell Service has been undergoing a major improvement programme since 2022.
The post-holder will have an interest in red cell disorders, particularly SCD and thalassaemia, which will constitute around 50% of their clinical commitment, and will co-lead the red cell service. They can also choose to pursue another area of interest of their preference, subject to approval by the lead clinician.
Applicants must have full registration with the GMC including a License to Practice (or eligible for registration within six months of interview). Applicants that are UK-trained, must also hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within 6 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.
Main duties of the job
You will be joining an energetic and friendly team of 6 Haematology Consultants and a band 8b red cell Nurse Consultant. There is a great deal of team-spirit and co-operation, with much flexibility and mutual support.
Applicants must have full registration with the GMC including a License to Practice (or 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.
They will also collaborate actively with other colleagues with the Red Cell Network (RCN) and the HCC to ensure provision of excellent red cell care at NMUH. They will undertake at least one weekly red cell outpatient clinic. They will provide clinical leadership and oversight for patients attending the Sickle and Thalassaemia Day Unit and the proposed hyperacute sickle unit (HASU).
They will also be encouraged to contribute to develop areas of interest of their own preference, subject to discussion with the clinical and divisional leads, with a focus on non-malignant haematology (e.g diagnostic haematology and thrombosis) or malignant haematology and work alongside other consultants within the Department to review a proportion of the Haematology referrals from primary care and from within the Trust, including two-week wait referrals.
About us
The North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust is a medium-sized acute and community trust in North London, with over 525 beds and over 600 community staff, serving more than 600,000 people living across Enfield and Haringey and the surrounding areas.
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
Ward round (when attending) (0.5 PA)
Education/ training (0.5 Core SPA)
RC MDT/ RC Operational Meeting (0.5 PA)
General clinic (1PA)
Ward round (when attending) (0.5PA)
RC screening laboratory MDT (monthly)
RC co-lead and governance (0.5 additional SPA)
Specialist clinic (1PA)
PM
Radiology meeting / Department meeting (0.5 PA)
Undergraduate medical lead (0.5 Additional SPA)
Alternate week clinic (TBC) (0.5 PA)
Haemato- Oncology MDT (0.5 PA)
Red cell clinic (1PA)
Laboratory cover (0.25 PA)
Clinic/admin (1.0 PA)
Audit / governance (0.5 core SPA)
CME (0.5 core SPA)
Please
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC specialist registration
- Full MRCP or equivalent
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or 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
Desirable
- Working towards a post graduate qualification
- NHS experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Competent in basic procedures, physical examination, history taking, infection control
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Understands current clinical issues in general medicine
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
- Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK health systems and practices including the relationship between primary and secondary care and inter professional relationships
- Knowledge of current issues in the NHS
- Computer literate
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
- Experience in ambulatory care
- Competent in the use of ultrasound for practical procedures
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Evidence of teaching or training initiatives
Communication, relationships and work colleagues
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly in written and spoken English e.g. able to write legible records
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand able to establish good working relations with patients and carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
Desirable
- Understands the responsibilities of being an employee of the NHS
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Keeps professional knowledge and skills up to date
- Potential to benefit from the training available
Desirable
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- Understands the purpose and process of professional training
Clinical governance
Essential
- Understanding and experience of clinical audit
- Participation in reflection and annual appraisal
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
Address
North Middlesex University Hospital
Sterling Way
Edmonton
N18 1QX