This is a full time appointment for a Trust Doctor in Clinical Haematology at St Jamess Hospital. It is available from 15th June 2023 for an initial period of 12 months, with the possibility of extension.

The post will form an integral part of the middle grade/StR rota in the Clinical Haematology department in Leeds. This a large and diverse unit with an existing medical team of 20 consultant staff and up to 10 training registrars as well as FY/IMT trainees, Physician Associates, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, and SAS doctors. There is a substantial specialist and subspecialist practice in all aspects of haematological malignancy, general and benign haematology, cellular therapy, and bone marrow transplantation, presenting many opportunities for career development in all areas of the specialty.

Applicants should have established skills in Clinical Haematology. Excellent communication and team working skills, a strong commitment to teaching and service development are essential.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will participate in the investigation and management of patients with haematological disorders in collaboration with colleagues. We are looking for candidates who would be able to work alongside the middle grade staff on the registrar rota, covering both inpatient and outpatient work, and who would contribute to an approximately 1-in-10 on call rota supported by a named on call consultant haematologist. The appointee will have the opportunity to rotate through a variety of subspecialty areas within haematology, gaining experience in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with myeloid and lymphoid malignancies, myeloma, patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation, and patients with non-malignant haematological conditions. They will also participate in the regular bone marrow biopsy lists, assessment and review of patients attending chemotherapy suite and our supportive therapy and ambulatory care.

About us

The post-holder will be part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Haematology team, supporting the Clinical Haematology service. The post is based almost entirely at St Jamess Hospital but on rare occasions it may be necessary to visit other trust sites (principally the Leeds General Infirmary).

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

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Job description
Job responsibilities

The department is seeking to appoint a full time Trust Doctor in Adult Clinical Haematology to increase the capacity and continuity of our medical staffing at middle grade / StR level. The post will be offered initially for a period of 12 months.

The Haematology department in Leeds is a large and diverse unit, with 40 dedicated inpatient beds on wards J88 and J89 and up to 20 additional haematology inpatients on other wards, including a Teenage and Young Adult Unit. There is a substantial specialist and subspecialist practice here in all aspects of haematological malignancy, general and benign haematology, cell therapy and

bone marrow transplantation, providing many opportunities for career development in all areas of the specialty.

The appointee will join a medical team of around 20 consultant staff, 12 training registrars and 3 specialty doctors as well as FY/IMT trainees, Physician Associates, and Advanced Clinical Practitioners. Some of the registrars are off site in subspecialty training e.g. in paediatric haematology. The department and its staffing is described in more detail at the end of this job description.

Person Specification
Other
Essential

• ALL sections of application form FULLY completed. Driver with a valid license (see notes)
• Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation. Capacity to listen and take in others perspectives.
• Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity
• 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. Able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
• Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
• Capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions.
• Capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.

Qualifications
Essential 

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification, MRCP

Desirable 

• FRCPath or past thereof or equivalent

Experience
Essential 

• Experience working with patients receiving chemotherapy, including prescribing, monitoring and managing side effects.
• Demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements (see notes).
• Evidence of experience in teaching where required in the job.
• Specialty exams (see notes)
• Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the job

Desirable 

• 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.
• Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
• Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
• Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS.

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential 

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards.
• Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application and likelihood of achieving ST2/CT2 competences in a relevant specialty by the start date of the post.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Applicants knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely.
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues. Demonstrated by one of:
• applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English OR
• applicants have scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent equal to those required for recruitment to MMC specialty training programmes. OR
• If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence (see notes).
• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice).

Desirable 

• Demonstrates skills needed for effective delegation within the team: 360 feedback
• Patient survey feedback and reflections (see notes)

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential 

• 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.
• Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
• Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
• Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS.

Desirable 

• ALS instructors certificate. Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
• Specialty knowledge exam. Experience in Bone Marrow procedures. Experience in Lumbar puncture procedures 

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