Clinical Fellow in Haematology

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES
• Reporting blood films and assessing and reporting bone marrow cases (both aspirate and trephine biopsies as well as CSF and other fluid samples), with appropriate support dependent on experience.
• Identifying further investigations required to diagnose haematological malignancies
• Contributing to HMDL integrated reports. This will involve in depth knowledge of morphology, flow cytometry, cytogenetics and molecular studies across the breadth of all haematological malignancies.
• With training and appropriate competency assessment, participate in flow cytometry reporting
• Lead local and regional Haematological Malignancy MDTs
• Participate in the weekly HMDL MDT meeting and the flow cytometry MDT
• Attend and present patient information on the Genomics Tumour Advisory Board (GTAB)
• Provide advice on diagnosis, further investigation and management to assist clinicians in primary and secondary care
• Contribute to the daily provision of haematology services, including supervision of junior medical staff and Clinical Scientists
• The post holder may wish to gain competence in immunohistochemistry reporting for some HMDL specimens
• Participation in 1-2 out-patient clinics per week
• Participation in quality management in order to provide routine and specialist services to nationally accepted standards (UKAS).
• Evaluate and implement recent developments and guidelines in the specialty to ensure that the department provides an up-to-date service and good practice
• Participate in audit and service development

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBChB or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• FRCPath (Haematology) Part 1

Desirable criteria

• FRCPath Part 2 (Haematology) or equivalent

Communication and relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Potential to cope with stressful situations
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Ability to function as a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team
• Empathic approach when talking to their patients and their families

Desirable criteria

• Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential criteria

• An understanding of and commitment to research and audit and evidence-based practice in all aspects of medical care

Desirable criteria

• Practical experience of participation in a research/audit project

Planning and organisation skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to manage own time and work effectively
• Possess a high degree of motivation and personal self-discipline

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum of 1 year experience of working as a doctor in the UK
• Experience of working within the NHS
• Previous experience of working in Haematology including laboratory haematology

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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