Consultant Haematologist

The clinical haematology service is based at Sunderland Royal Hospital (SRH), with sessions at South Tyneside Hospital, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Gateshead and University Hospital of North Durham (UHND). An agreed job plan will complement the post holders sub-specialty interests and include some clinical sessions at UHND.

• A 1-in-10 attending week, providing Level 3 inpatient haematology care at SRH, managing two-week-wait referrals, liaison work and laboratory reporting.
• A 1-in-10 non-resident overnight on-call commitment, providing advice across STSFT, QE and CDDFT.
• Two adult haematology clinics per week during non-attending weeks across sites, covering haemato-oncology, haemostasis and thrombosis, and general haematology.
• Reviewing day-unit patients across sites.
• Prescribing inpatient and outpatient chemotherapy.
• Providing advice and guidance to GPs.
• Reporting bone marrow biopsies.
• Attending the weekly Consultant Grand Round at SRH and weekly MDT, with rotating involvement in the bone marrow morphology MDT.

Although full time, applications from candidates wishing to work less than full time are encouraged.

Applicants must hold MRCP and FRCPath, be on the GMC Specialist Register with a licence to practise and, if UK-trained, hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). Further details are provided in the job description.

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,

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Essential: - Effective interpersonal and communication skills with patients, carers and colleagues.; - Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborate across sites and organisations.; - Experience of teaching and training undergraduates and postgraduates, with commitment to supervision and development of colleagues.; - Commitment to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement, continuing professional development and reflective practice.; - Ability to organise clinical work, maintain effective handover and contribute to service delivery and development.

Essential: - Broad experience in clinical haematology sufficient to undertake the agreed consultant duties and general haematology on-call responsibilities.; - Experience in routine laboratory haematology, including reporting blood films and bone marrow biopsies, and advising on coagulation problems and transfusion issues.; - Experience and training in induction therapy for acute leukaemia.; - Competence to administer intrathecal chemotherapy, supported by evidence of training and subject to local authorisation and competency requirements.; - Ability to assess clinical urgency, make sound decisions, recognise the limits of personal competence and seek appropriate specialist support.

Desirable: - Experience and training in autologous stem cell rescue and associated patient care.; - Participation in academic research, with presentations and peer-reviewed publications.; - Experience of developing multidisciplinary working for clinical service provision.; - Management and leadership skills, with evidence of contributing to service improvement.

Essential: - MRCP and FRCPath in Haematology, or equivalent qualifications.; - Full GMC registration and a licence to practise; inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Haematology, or eligibility for specialist registration within six months of interview. For UK trainees, CCT or anticipated CCT within six months of interview.