Consultant Haematologist

DUTIES OF THE POSTS

• The post holders will:
  Participate in the clinical management of patients with haematological disease within the Southern Trust. This may include malignant and non-malignant haematology, haemostasis, thrombosis and blood transfusion. Have responsibility for 2 weekly clinics: these will provide services to a wide range of patients with haematological malignancy including those requiring chemotherapy and patients with other haematological disease. Have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and share in the proper functioning of the Haematology Department and management of inpatients.
  
  Develop a specialist interest to complement that of colleagues and develop the service. Participate in local and regional multi-disciplinary meetings. Participate in the provision of anticoagulant services as required. Participate in teaching undergraduate and graduate-entry medical students. Participate in supervising trainee doctors attached to the haematology service. Share responsibility for satisfactory participation in external quality assurance in all aspects of laboratory practice in co-operation with the Lead Consultant in Haematology.
  
  Undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) / Continuing Medical Education (CME) and participate in clinical audit at local, regional and national level. These supporting activities will be given designated time in the job plan. Participate with colleagues in an out of hours on-call rota for clinical haematology including medical issues arising in the general haematology laboratory and blood bank. Be expected to provide cover for the absence of colleagues on annual leave or study leave.
  
  Arrangements should be put in place to reduce outpatient attendances to an essential minimum during periods of absence. Be expected to adhere to and participate in the Trust's Clinical Governance procedures including:

• Participation in appraisal training according to local arrangements.
• Annual appraisal is according to local arrangements and General Medical Council regulations concerning appraisal and revalidation. Appraisal will provide the opportunity for annual job plan review and discussion of an annual personal development plan. Communication of issues arising will be through the existing management framework.
• Participation in the Trust's Quality Strategy as appropriate.
• Participation in the development of evidence-based medical practice.
• Undertake training mandated by the Trust

• Participate as required in medical management within Clinical and Laboratory Haematology, the Pathology and Laboratory Services and the Trust as a whole. Have access to the medical staff budget for study leave through the local arrangements for application. There is an expectation that the post holder will participate in medical audit/ quality improvement initiatives. May be required from time to time or due to unforeseen circumstances to undertake additional duties in haematology.