Job summary
***INTERVIEWS TO TAKE PLACE 17th JULY IN THE AFTERNOON***
We are looking to appoint a fixed term Clinical Fellow (ST3 equivalent) in Clinical Haematology for a period of 12 months from August 2024 to join our internationally recognised, forward thinking team at an exciting time for Haematology in Liverpool.
The successful applicant will get experience in the inpatient and outpatient management of non-malignant haematology patients (including general haematology, thrombosis, bleeding disorders, immunohaematology, TMA and haemoglobinopathy). As a research active department there will be opportunities to become engaged with audit and research during the role.
This post would be ideally suited to a doctor interested in a career in Haematology, and seeking to obtain further experience prior to application, although applicants to general practice and other specialities will find this a useful experience.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work with the multidisciplinary team to provide Clinical Haematology (non-malignant) services to the Trust. The main duties include:
- Outpatient Clinics - Specialist Non-Malignant Haematology and General Haematology
- Medical Cover for Non-Malignant Haematology Inpatients including Daily Ward Rounds (alternating with colleagues)
- Medical Cover for Non-Malignant Haematology Day Case patients (alternating with colleagues)
- Consultative/Liaison Haematology provision to LUHFT
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as part of a multiprofessional team including Consultants, Haematology trainees, Advanced and Specialist nurses, Pharmacists, Psychologists and Biomedical Scientists the successful applicant will deliver the highest standards of care to our (non-malignant) Haematology patients. They will do this through:
- Outpatient review of patients (through clinics, acute reviews/ambulatory reviews, day case reviews)
- Consultative Haematology reviews
- Supporting the management of Haematology inpatients, including ward round reviews
- Participation in Audit & Research
- Laboratory support including reporting and advice on results
- Multiprofessional education including Haematology Trainees, Nursing and laboratory colleagues
- Participation in MDT meetings
It is anticipated that the successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop/further an interest in a subspecialist area to complement the service, and will be expected to be actively involved in all aspects of the service.
Person Specification
Qualification & Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council at time of appointment.
- Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent, by time of application in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice.
- Have evidence of achievement of Core Training competences.
Desirable
- Full MRCP (UK) or full MRCPCH at the time of application.
- Intercalated BSc or equivalent.
- Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD (where the research thesis is not part of first medical degree).
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible to work in the UK.
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of training.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of haematology.
- Evidence of broad range of IT skills.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Communication & Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology, support staff, patients and relatives.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- For most non-EEA applicants, there is a requirement for appropriate scores in the academic International English Language Test System (IELTS) and Occupational English Test (OET).
Desirable
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.
- Evidence of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors and learning from errors.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in clinical audit.
- Commitment to Clinical Risk Management and Clinical Governance.
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Evidence of interest in, and experience of, teaching.
Desirable
- Commitment to teaching both medical and non-medical staff.
Commitment to Ongoing Professional Development
Essential
- Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the post.
- Demonstrates a willingness to engage in appraisal.
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
Research & Development
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of research.
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work.
- A caring attitude to patients.
- Evidence of ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- An ability to organise and prioritise work effectively.
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
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Mount Vernon Street
Liverpool
L7 8YE