Resident Doctor - Haematology / Oncology

Resident Doctor - Oncology / Haematology

Manchester- HCA Healthcare UK at The Christie Private Care

Salary: starting salary £55000

Benefits package: 

By caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That is why we offer a host of benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day.

• 25 days holiday each year (excluding bank holidays) Health Benefits;
• Private healthcare, private GP and dental insurance for you and your family Protection:
• Critical illness cover and Life assurance for you and your spouse
• Personal accident insurance, travel insurance and will writing
• Private pension contribution and free pension advice
• Lifestyle: Cycle to work scheme, gymflex plus other discounts 
• Annual pay review

We are currently recruiting for 3x Oncology/Haematology roles at The Christie Private Care in Manchester.

1. Haematology – 40hrs per week, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
2. Oncology / Haematology - 42hrs contract per week, X3 12hour shifts per week, a combination of days and nights.
3. Oncology / Haematology - 40hrs per week, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

About the role

You will ensure the highest standards of medical care for all patients, attending both in- and outpatient settings and to continually strive to improve this through participation in governance activities including audit and mortality reviews.

You will be part of the experienced and established resident medical team which consists of 8 full time dedicated doctors who cover the Haematology / Oncology aspect (surgery, medical and clinical oncology). You will occasionally support this solid oncology side when there’s less acuity on the haematology unit. The resident medical team are employed by HCA and are supported within the HCA management structure. You will also work as an integral part of the ward MDT which includes nursing staff, specialist nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians and pharmacists.

Your primary role is to attend to the day to day medical care of Oncology/Haematology patients including clerking new planned and unplanned admissions, daily patient ward rounds, responding to medical emergencies and caring for end of life patients. You will also establish great relationships with a large pool of outpatients. There are opportunities for haematology development with regular study days available and you will have direct access to the CPD accredited HCA Oncology and Haematology teaching programme. Supported annual appraisal process included.

Personal Specification 

Essential;

GMC registration and MBCHB medical qualification

At least 6 months experience working in the NHS

Completion of Foundation training and ideally at least one further year of medical experience

ALS trained

Desirable;

Interest in expanding Haematology or Oncology knowledge

Haematology or Oncology experience

MRCP or equivalent

About HCA

Working in partnership with The Christie NHS Foundation trust, the leading Oncology centre for the North of England, this role is based in the private patient facility, The Christie Private Care which shares the same site. It is a joint venture and therefore supported by NHS clinical services such as the critical care unit, radiology and laboratory services. It is an exciting place to work, supporting cutting edge treatments and surgery.