Consultant Haematologist (Lymphoma & Myeloma) | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 08 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £93,666 - £126,281 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6211224/188-MT1154 |
Summary
We are looking for a Consultant Haematologist with experience and a specialist interest in lymphoma and haematology clinical trials, primarily in lymphoma and myeloma.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated Consultant Haematologist to join the specialist lymphoma, haematology clinical trials and myeloma specialist teams within the UHS haematology department.
The post-holder will join a friendly and committed team of 17 haematologist consultants, 3 academic lymphoma consultants and clinical nurse specialists at the Southampton General Hospital site. UHS is a tertiary referral centre for complex lymphoma cases and has a leading reputation in lymphoma research. The service is always evolving, and the successful candidate should be highly driven to improve patient care and experience.
YOUR MAIN DUTIES
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
As a consultant haematologist with an interest in lymphoma you will have responsibility for provision of the medical management of lymphoma patients in an outpatient and inpatient setting. You will be managing myeloma outpatients with a focus on those undergoing clinical trials. You will work closely with members of the lymphoma and wider haematology team. There will be opportunity to develop your skills in lymphoma, autologous transplant, CAR-T therapy, myeloma and phase 1-3 clinical trials.
The post-holder will take part in:
• Management of patients with lymphoma, lymphoid malignancies, CLL and related disorders in the inpatient, day case and outpatient setting.
• Inpatient attending on a 1:4 basis covering lymphoma and lymphoid malignancies with support from subspecialty colleagues.
• Discuss cases as appropriate at the regional lymphoma and myeloma MDTs.
• Active involvement in the recruitment and management of patients within clinical trials
• Integration with the world-class clinical, translational and basic research in CLL and Cancer B-cell immunology at the School of Cancer Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton
• Contributing to the non-resident 1:7 out of hours consultant cover for combined haematology (the post holder will not cover on calls for acute leukaemia, stem cell transplant, or coagulation).
• Active participation in the education and training of junior doctors, nursing staff and allied health professionals.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
• Full GMC registration
• MRCP and FRCPath (or equivalent)
• CCT (haematology) or within 6 months of obtaining CCT on date of interview
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on Thursday, 09 May 2024
Job Reference: MT1154- This vacancy closes on or before: 28thApril 2024
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch
This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024