Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Locum Consultant in Haematology to join our friendly and enthusiastic team at the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC). An enthusiastic and forward-thinking consultant will work within a supportive team covering North Cumbria.

Any applicant who is unable for personal reasons to work full time will be eligible to be considered for this post on a part-time basis. Visits can be arranged for candidates and their families in order to appreciate the quality of life our Hospitals and the surrounding area can offer. Applicants must hold valid registration with the GMC.

Main duties of the job

The post will be based at the Cumberland Infirmary but working as an integrated service covering West Cumberland Hospital. The successful applicant will complement our team of existing haematologists and nurses, together providing level 2A clinical haematology care for NCIC patients.

About us

The team currently consists of three part time ( WTE) Consultant Haematologists who are based at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle Monday to Friday. This post is a newly created fourth consultant post, in anticipation of the forthcoming retirement of the specialty doctor, based at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. On call cover is currently provided as a joint rota through an SLA with colleagues from neighbouring Trusts.

We have a strong nursing and administrative team who support the medical team. There is a haematology laboratory on both the Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital sites.

Clinical leadership is provided Dr Roderick Oakes. The Clinical Director of Pathology is Dr Clive Graham, Consultant Microbiologist.

Outpatient facilities are provided on both the Cumberland Infirmary site and the West Cumberland Hospital site.

Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides Oncology, parenteral chemotherapy and radiotherapy services via a combination of on-site and remote cover, including at the newly purpose-built Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria, on the Cumberland Infirmary site, and at the Henderson Suite within West Cumberland Hospital.

A Radiotherapy Department is based at the Cumberland Infirmary.

The laboratory is ISO:15189 accredited.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role and requirements.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Clinical training and experience in the relevant specialty High standard of clinical skill and expertise in Pathology Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.

Desirable

APLS ATLS Inter-hospital transfer training CCT or CESR in Haematology

Teaching

Essential

Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.

Desirable

Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates Experience of supervising SpR's Teaching of non-medical health professionals. Educational Qualification

Research, Audit and Clinical Governance

Essential

Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit.

Desirable

Ability to supervise postgraduate research Publications in referred journals

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Full registration (and with a current licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) FRCPath (Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists) or equivalent.

Desirable

MRCP or equivalent CCT or CESR

Management and Administrative

Essential

Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of Clinical Haematology Service Ability to cover on call

Communicatio Skills and Abilities

Essential

Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs Approachable and effective Multidisciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills Team loyalty Positive approach to lessons learnt Confident approach without being arrogant

CPD

Essential

Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning. Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance. Participation in appropriate peer review processes.