Haematology Locum Consultant Specialising in Lymphoma inHaverfordwest inHaverfordwest PUBLISHED WED 15 JAN 2025

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Opportunity to develop a new Lymphoma subspecialty in a supportive team environment.

Work in a picturesque location with access to stunning natural beauty, enhancing work-life balance.

Collaborative environment with a dedicated team of consultants, specialist nurses, and pharmacists.

Participation in a newly designed job plan that encourages innovation and professional growth.

Involvement in multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), providing a chance to collaborate with specialists from across Wales.

Flexibility in clinical work, including options for virtual clinics and opportunities to tailor the workload based on experience.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a Locum Consultant Haematologist specializing in Lymphoma to join their team at Withybush General Hospital in Haverfordwest. This dynamic role is part of a newly established job plan aimed at introducing subspecialisation within the haematology services of the Health Board. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to the management of Lymphoma and General Haematology, participating in both inpatient and outpatient care, including attending clinics and consultations at various sites. The position also includes involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings and the wider transformation of haematology services, supporting a vision of providing accessible patient care.

The role entails 10 sessions per week, plus 1 session for additional professional activities, and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of consultants, associate specialists, and healthcare professionals. Candidates must have full GMC registration and a proven track record in haematology, particularly in Lymphoma management. Adaptability and a strong focus on enhancing rural healthcare services are essential for this position.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant Haematologist with an interest in Lymphoma and General Haematology to join the team at Withybush General hospital. With a newly developed job plan for this position, offering a dynamic and rewarding role, we welcome all applicants to apply.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 Lymphoma 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 Lymphoma 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.

The appointee is required to have full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
The appointee will contribute to all aspects of the general haematology and haemo-oncology work including participation in departmental meetings and on-call rota.
10 Sessions with 1xSPA per week.
Clinics in other hospital sites will be required (virtual clinics are an option).
The appointee must be someone who can help develop our rural service to ensure excellent patient care