Locum Haematology Consultant

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

Exciting opportunities have arisen for Clinical Haematologists to join MSE. Vacancies exist on both our Basildon and Broomfield Hospital sites.

Here at MSE we strive to provide high quality care for every patient, every time.

The Trust is currently working to enable the service to be clinically driven and led by the new MSE Pathology Group model supported with an effective management structure and clear lines of governance accountable for timely delivery of high quality, safe and cost effective pathology service all in line with the recommendation made by Lord Carter. Haematology is the main clinical specialty within Pathology.

We would be nothing without our staff. So it goes without saying that when it comes to recruiting new team members, we're looking for the best. We encourage staff to be innovative, to challenge the "as is" and to always put patients first.

If you are interested in joining this new and innovative team, please follow the links below; we would welcome your application.

NOTE: Previous Candidates need not apply.

Main duties of the job

As our Consultant you will

• provide continuing responsibility for patients in their charge and in partnership with colleagues working for the proper function of the department and hospital.
• attend relevant multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of outpatient clinics.
• be expected to collaboratively work with the other haematology consultants to provide a comprehensive haematology service for the whole of mid and south Essex.
• contribute to the leadership and development and organisation of Haematology services in line with the Trusts business plans for quality activity and business targets.
• ensure that all staff work within the trusts framework for corporate governance including standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.
• promote interdisciplinary team working between across the Trust.
• contribute to effective communication and involvement of staff across the CSU including support to the service manager and Head of Nursing to achieve his objectives.
• Contribute to multi-professional and undergraduate and post-graduate education, including teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required, across the Division

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

MSE has clinically driven plans for sub-specialisation in haematology with an aim to strive for excellence in malignant and non-malignant haematology service delivery across MSE.

The transformation investment will enable, amongst others:

• Promote local improvement and performance
• Remove unwarranted variation of services
• Drive Quality and Governance throughout to improve patient experience and outcomes.
• Introduce single disciplines within the Pathology group
• Development of the 5-10 year plan to support the organisation
• Digital network

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Clinical Haematology experience
• Laboratory experience

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Medicine
• CCT Qualification or within 6 months of CCT date

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent written communication skills, demonstrated throughout application

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

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