Haematology Locum Consultant Specialising in Myeloma inCarmarthen inCarmarthen PUBLISHED MON 25 NOV 2024

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HAEMATOLOGY ON-CALL

Hywel Dda University Health Board r4ec5Fxp

Opportunity to develop a Myeloma subspecialty in a dedicated and forward-looking haematology team.

Work in an area of outstanding natural beauty, enhancing the work-life balance and quality of living.

Access to a supportive team structure, including Associate Specialists, specialty doctors, and clinical fellows, fostering professional growth.

Involvement in a wide range of patient care opportunities, including both inpatients and outpatients across multiple sites.

Participation in health board-wide MDT meetings and collaboration with all Wales MDTs for comprehensive care.

Flexibility in working arrangements, including potential for virtual clinics and consideration for other subspecialist workloads.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a committed and motivated Haematology Locum Consultant to develop the Myeloma subspecialty within a dedicated team of 7 consultants in Carmarthen, West Wales. The role involves managing cases of Lymphoma and General Haematology, participating in an on-call rota, and leading 3-4 outpatient clinics weekly.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with generalist consultants and support staff, including Associate Specialists and Clinical Nurse Specialists, to enhance patient care in a rural setting. There is also a commitment to participate in local and Health Board-wide multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.

Applicants should hold full GMC registration and a license to practice, and the position offers 10 sessions per week, including 1 session for supporting professional activities (SPA). The role may evolve based on the candidate's experience and the health board's needs.

Overall, this position is integral to the ongoing transformation of haematology services in the region, with a focus on improving patient care close to home.

Applications are invited to join us in developing our service for our patients in West Wales. We are looking for a highly committed and motivated individual to join our Haematology team as we start to introduce subspecialisation into the health board. Our dedicated and forward-looking team of 7 consultants provide a comprehensive haematology service in the four hospitals in an area of outstanding beauty. This post will introduce a Myeloma subspecialty to our team as part of a redesign of haematology services across the Health Board and will continue to develop as part of the wider transformation process. Support for the post includes Associate Specialists, specialty doctors, clinical fellow as well as foundation trainees. The team also includes haematology CNS team and Specialist pharmacists.

Our vision is to provide a future proof service for our patients to ensure they can be cared for as close to their home as possible.

Clinical - The appointee should be able to demonstrate experience in the management of Lymphoma and General Haematology. The successful candidate will develop this subspecialty across the health board and working alongside the generalist consultants.

Inpatients - The appointee will participate in an attending and on-call rota for the Carmarthen site. At the three peripheral sites, the contribution is consultative to the local medical team.

Outpatients - The appointee will be expected to participate in 3-4 clinics per week, within Myeloma and General Haematology. Consideration for other subspecialist workload could be considered, depending on applicant's experience to date.

There is a weekly health board wide MDT and opportunities to join other MDTs from all Wales MDTs.

The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.o The appointee is required to have full GMC Registration and Licence to Practiceo The appointee will contribute to all aspects of the general haematology and haemo-oncology work including participation in departmental meetings and on-call rota.o 10 Sessions with 1xSPA per week.o Clinics in other hospital sites will be required (virtual clinics are an option). o The appointee must be someone who can help develop our rural service to ensure excellent patient care.