Job summary
The clinical haematology team at BHRUT invite applicants for a substantive consultant post.
The post attracts 10 PAs delivered over 4.5 days, along with on-call commitment. You will provide a weekly general haematology new patient clinic, a weekly follow-up clinic with myeloma special interest comprising the majority of the clinic, and a weekly thrombosis clinic including new patients and follow up. You would lead the thrombosis MDT fortnightly in rotation with another consultant, and weekly malignant MDT. Clinics are supported by a specialist registrar and a haematology nurse specialist, each with their own area of special interest.
Main duties of the job
You will join a team of consultant haematologists with a strong teaching, laboratory and clinical reputation.
You will provide a weekly general haematology new patient clinic, a weekly follow-up clinic with myeloma special interest comprising the majority of the clinic, and a weekly thrombosis clinic including new patients and follow up. You would lead the thrombosis MDT fortnightly in rotation with another consultant, and weekly malignant MDT. Clinics are supported by a specialist registrar and a haematology nurse specialist, each with their own area of special interest. Clinics are supported by a specialist registrar and a haematology nurse specialist, each with their own area of special interest.
A commitment to attend ward patients is required. This is undertaken on a 2-week block rolling rota shared with other consultants (1:6). Full ward rounds will be undertaken twice a week when you are allocated to ward cover, with daily reviews required for new admissions and unstable patients. During weeks off ward cover, the dedicated full ward-round time will be allocated SPA time.
About us
Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.
As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive forour teams to innovate and change.
We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
The Haematology department
The haematology service is delivered at BHRUT by a team of seven Consultant Haematologists (four full time/three part time), supported by eight Clinical Nurse Specialists, four registrars from the North East London rotation and three clinical fellows covering the day unit and supporting the registrars.
The team is based at Queens Hospital and treats a wide range of malignant and benign conditions, including level 2B malignant haematology patients (intensive therapy for AML, Primary Cerebral lymphoma and salvage chemotherapy for lymphoma). There is also a large population of patients with red cell disorders and the haemoglobinopathy team provides acute and community services for these patients.
The anticoagulation service is a well-established unit with strong leadership and extensive local protocols for managing our patients. There is a monthly haematology/obstetrics clinic, held jointly between a Consultant Haematologist and a Consultant Obstetrician.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- 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
- MRCP or equivalent
- FRCPath or equivalent
- CCT or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Broad experience in clinical & laboratory haematology
- Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
- Fully competent in bone marrow aspirate and biopsy, lumbar puncture
Desirable
- MD or PhD or equivalent
- Evidence of work submitted for Peer review
- Active and current interest in relevant research
- Formal training in teaching
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
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Haematology Medical Staff
Queens Hospital
Romford
RM7 0AG