Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) are looking to recruit a forward-thinking and motivated doctor to join our friendly and caring Haematology Team. This post is ideal for an experienced clinician with a good understanding of Haematology to join our dynamic team who are committed to the delivery of the highest standards of care.

The Haematology Service is an integral part of the Trust's Medicine Division, providing care at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join and support our Haematology Department at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. The advertised position is full time with no on-call commitments.

The successful applicant will undertake independent ward rounds.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to get involved in QIP/Audits and Teaching programme.

Candidate will have same educational and clinical supervision as in place for trainees.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in Haematology and is looking to improve their knowledge, skills and considering a career in Haematology.

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice is essential for this role, holders of MRCP would be given preference, but it is not essential.

The role will require you to work across all areas of the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.

Please note, candidates will be required to present original certificates at interview.

For overseas candidates wishing to apply for the job role and require immigration sponsorship, you can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining aCoS for the post on the GOV.UK website.

About us

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

On-Call

Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.

The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards

Job description
Job responsibilities

This is a replacement post based at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. The post holder will share, with one other specialty doctor, the responsibility for providing support to 3 Consultant Haematologists in the medical care of their patients on the ward, the day units and in the outpatients.

There are currently no specific laboratory responsibilities though an interest in developing skills in this area will be encouraged. The bulk of the clinical workload will involve general and malignant haematology.

The appointment will be subject to the terms and conditions of service, Hospital Medical and Dental Staff in England and Wales.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC with full licence to practice

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of achievement foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
• Good clinical care
• Maintaining good medical practice
• Good relationships and communication with patients
• Good working relationships with colleagues
• Good teaching and training
• Professional behaviour and probity
• Delivery of good acute clinical care

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely

Skills
Essential

• Acute care safe: Able to carry out ALS and defibrillation to a standard that accords with UK Resus Council guidelines
• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
• Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
• Practice skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
• Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
• Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical errors.
• Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation.
• Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives.
• Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options
• Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients. Practice shared decision making.
• Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making.
• Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
• Managing others and team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
• Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
• Problem solving and decision making: capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
• Organisation and planning: capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.
• Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
• Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity.

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