Locum Consultant Haematologist (Thrombosis & Haemostasis)

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the biggest employer in Nottingham with over 19,000 staff

Consultant

Main area Clinical Haematology Grade Consultant Contract 12 months (12 months fixed term) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PAS per week) Job ref 936-A

Site Nottingham University Hospitals Town Nottingham Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/:00

Job overview

A full-time fixed-term opportunity, with the potential to progress to a substantive post is available for a Consultant Haematologist with expertise in Haemostasis, Thrombosis, and TTP at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. This 12-month post offers the opportunity to join the non-malignant haematology team, working alongside 6 Consultants and 1 Haematology Specialist Doctor to deliver a comprehensive non-malignant haematology service. A concurrent recruitment process is also underway for a 7th Consultant appointment, reflecting the continued expansion of the team

Main duties of the job

Candidates should have a specialist interest in Haemostasis and Thrombosis and TTP and will be expected to provide a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient service within non-malignant and general haematology. Significant experience in these areas is essential. The post holder will be expected to progress to undertake the clinical lead role for the DVT and anticoagulation service and chair of the Trust Thrombosis Committee. The successful candidate will also contribute to the haemostasis and thrombosis laboratory diagnostic services.

Working for our organisation

Queens Medical Centre Campus hosts the specialist Nottingham Haemostasis and Thrombosis services which includes the Comprehensive Care Centre for Haemophilia. There is a busy liaison service for haemostasis and thrombosis across both trusts and the H&T clinical teams supervise the nurse led anticoagulation and DVT follow up services. The team is supported by the Nottingham Haemostasis and Thrombosis Reference Laboratory which is based on site.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a full time post. However NUH are committed to supporting flexible working where possible and there will be an opportunity at interview to discuss individual preference. This service provided by the Clinical Haematology Specialty is provided across both campuses, with the primary base will be Queens Medical Centre.

The proposed Job Plan is detailed in this job description. It accounts for 10 programmed activities (PAs) comprising:

7.875 PAs of direct clinical care (DCC), including ward rounds, clinics, patient administration, clinical diagnostic work, MDTs, and GP advice and guidance.

2.125 PAs of supporting professional activities (SPAs) include appraisal, audit, teaching, educational supervision and network meetings

Please see detailed Job Description attached.

Professional registration/qualifications

• Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
• FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
• MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification
• Higher professional degree

Clinical skills and experience

• An interest and experience in Thrombosis and Haemostasis
• Able to offer general advice on red cells and general haematology
• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
• Specific training in communication skills
• Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors

Management Skills

• Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
• Ability to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• The ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Higher management degree or qualification or training
• Experience of change management

Personal skills/qualities

• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
• Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
• Able to use the Trust's IT support systems

Teaching, Audit & Research

• Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
• Evidence of ability to teach and support junior staff effectively
• GCP training
• Original Research
• Experience of clinical trials in haematology
• Higher teaching degree or qualification or attendance at educational supervisor training event

Practical Requirements

• Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queens Medical Centre campus as required

Please note that this post does not attract relocation expenses.

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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.

Consent:

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£49.50 for enhanced and £21.50 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month's pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dr Kandeepan Saravanamuttu Job title Consultant Haematologist (Head of Service) Email address Telephone number Additional information

Dr Kandee Saravanamuttu (Head of Service) ext 86625

Dr Gill Swallow ext 86625

Dr Emily Millen ext 86625

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