Consultant General Haematologist SI in Lymphoma

This is a 10PA Consultant Haematologist post at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, in addition to any current on-call commitments allocated to the role.

This post is primarily based at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with consultant colleagues to further develop both the clinical and laboratory Haematology services, which operate across the Trust. The role also includes one day per week of travel to Grantham as part of the Trust-wide service delivery.

An applicant who is unable for persona reasons to work gull time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification to the content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

All staff are required to advocate, champion and demonstrate the LCHG values and behaviours.

The appointee will be expected, in conjunction with their colleagues, to provide a comprehensive service for Haematology to the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

• In addition, the post holder will be required to:
• Undertake such other duties as may be identified to meet the needs of the service
• Take part in a consultant rota for emergency duties, currently 1:11 (weekdays)/1:12 (weekends) frequency, and to provide on a reciprocal basis, cover for colleagues during periods of annual or study leave.
• Carry out teaching duties as required and take an active part in the Postgraduate and Undergraduate Medical Education programmes, in the teaching of junior medical staff and to be involved in the education of technical and nursing staff.
• Provide professional supervision and management of trainee medical, technical and other staff.
• Have continuing responsibility for in- and out- patients in their care and for the proper functioning of the department.
• Participate in East Midlands Cancer Alliance and multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Take part in the clinical governance programme
• Be involved in research where appropriate

Initially, the job plan is 10PAs with a further 0.3 PA available for on call

The detailed job plan is negotiable. These duties will be subject to review and final agreement by the successful candidate and consultant colleagues in the department.

• MRCP (UK) or equivalent / FRCPath or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• Entry on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council (GMC)

• Evidence of understanding management issues
• Evidence of understanding and involvement in audit
• Understanding of clinical governance

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
• Extensive experience and training in general clinical haematology
• Experience of involvement in clinical research and audit

• Experience of undergraduate/postgraduate training for doctors and other disciplines