Consultant in Clin & Laboratory Haematology WSI in Haemato-Oncology

Consultant in Clin & Laboratory Haematology WSI in Haemato-Oncology
NHS Medical & Dental:
Locum Consultant

Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities whilst employing people to our organisation who meet our Trust values of ambition, respect and compassion. With the opening of our new hospital, Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, it’s the coming together of expertise from every corner of our organisation and a show of our commitment to provide better healthcare and create more jobs and so much more.

We at the Trust actively encourage Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) and disabled applicants, as well as members of the armed forces community and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Consultant to join our friendly and committed team to help provide a fully comprehensive clinical and laboratory Haematology service to our patients. We are a team of 7 Consultants and this new post is a replacement post. At SWBH, our catchment population is over 500,000, fulfilling IOG for MDT working and offering a full level 2b Haemato-oncology service in addition to regional Sickle cell and thalassemia (SCAT ) service.

We are seeking a forward thinking and energetic individual who will be committed to delivering high quality care to the patients of SWBH. The post is for Haemato-oncology service, including contributing to the existing large research clinical trial portfolio. We will encourage a specialist interest in any field of haemato-oncology (Myeloid or Lymphoid or plasma cell malignancies) We have a strong research and academic links with University Hospital Birmingham and Aston.

The successful candidate would be able to develop their own research interests.

The post will enable the successful applicant to collaborate and work to maintain Haematology services in line with strategic requirements. The post holder will provide inpatient and outpatient care, advice and guidance to other professionals and primary care and includes on call commitment. The post holder will contribute to the development of Haemato-oncology services including treatment guidelines and promote education and participate in clinical trials.

The appointee is expected to demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of clinical governance, including: § Developing and maintaining appropriate systems and practice to ensure effective clinical audit in the Haematology service. § Attending and contributing to the Trust’s Clinical Governance Programme. § Participating in the Trust’s Clinical Incident Reporting system. § Developing a programme of personal continuous professional education and development in accordance with the Royal College requirements.

The Trust will provide the necessary support for this. The on-call commitment for this post is currently 1 in 7. The on-call availability supplement is currently Category A and currently classed as medium frequency with an on-call availability supplement of 3 % currently payable.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every…