Locum Consultant Haematology inEpsom / Carshalton inEpsom / Carshalton PUBLISHED
FRI 8 NOV 2024
Candidates considering part-time work are welcomed, and modifications to job responsibilities can be discussed. The role also requires adherence to GMC guidance, maintaining patient confidentiality, participating in training, and utilizing Trust resources effectively. The successful candidate will benefit from dedicated secretarial support and have access to teaching resources, with an office space and equipment in place to facilitate their work.
This is a 9 + 1 PA full time Consultant Haematologist post. The Trust wide post completes a team of 8 Consultants working across the Trust. The appointee is expected to be broadly skilled and to take part in all the clinical and laboratory work of the Department. This post includes the responsibility of a Clinical Lead role in an area of interest appropriate to the expertise and interest of the incoming candidate which could include VTE, Transfusion or Haemoglobinopathies.
A Locum Consultant wishing to work less than full time will be eligible to be considered for the post. Modification of the job content would be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with colleagues. The post is available immediately.
The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive Haematology service to patients.
- To comply with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' at all times.To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Leads.
- To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
- On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).
- To participate in the Trust's Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
- To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care.
- To demonstrate flexibility according to departmental requirements after discussion with the Clinical Lead.
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The appointee will contribute to the clinical care of patients referred to the Haematology Department at both St Helier and Epsom General Hospitals.
Participate in 3 out-patient clinics per week.
The appointee may participate in the clinical rotas for the management of the inpatients at St Helier Hospital, but will not have their own dedicated beds for admission of patients at Epsom General Hospital.
The appointee will have an office with own desk and personal computer. They will have access to a microscope, including 2- and 6- headed microscopes for teaching purposes.
Dedicated secretarial support is provided by shared medical secretaries/patient pathway co-ordinators.
Responsible for advising all laboratory users, including general practitioners, on general haematology problems, as required.
This post also encompasses a Clinical Lead Role relevant to the candidates area of interest/expertise to which 1 PA is allocated.
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