We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic ST3+ Haematology Doctor to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Haematology Department for a fixed term 12-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor with prior Core Medical Training (or equivalent) who is looking to further develop their skills within a busy but supportive NHS environment.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care across malignant and non-malignant haematology, laboratory haematology, and inpatient and outpatient services.

Requirements

• Education, Training and Qualifications
  • Essential:
    • ALS
    • Full GMC Registration
  • Desirable:
    • FRCR Part 1 & 2a/b
    • MRCP
• Knowledge and Experience
  • Essential:
    • 3 years General Medicine
  • Desirable:
    • Haematology Training in Medical and Clinical Haematology
• Skills
  • Communication: Able to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English.
  • Ability to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate.
  • Accountability - able to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert authority.
  • Be able to project ascetic-drainage, chest aspiration and other ward based practical necessities.
• Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
  • Essential:
    • Appreciation of research and its purpose
    • Experience of teaching and training to undergraduates and junior medical staff
    • Accountability - able to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert authority.
  • Desirable:
    • Peer reviewed publications
    • MSC Course or PGCERT Medical Education
• Other Requirements
  • Eligible to work in the UK
  • Full GMC registration and a license to practise
  • Experience in cancer treatment
  • Knowledge of management of haematology and oncological emergencies

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care across malignant and non-malignant haematology, laboratory haematology, and inpatient and outpatient services.
• Gain broad experience in haematology prior to specialist training.
• Clinical work includes outpatients, inpatient care including chemotherapy.
• Opportunity to gain experience in laboratory haematology and bone marrow biopsies.
• Cover the emergency assessment bay, wards, and chemotherapy suites.
• Participate in programmes for teaching clinical students, training junior doctors and in clinical examinations.
• Participate in research, learn about intensive chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapies for the treatment of cancer.
• Participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, morbidity and mortality reviews and meetings, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities.
• Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients, and the running of clinical departments.
• Manage risk within the Trust's policies and procedures.
• Ensure all duties are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures.
• Assist in the management of clinical trial patients.

Benefits

• Salary: £52,656 to £65,048 a year per annum/pro rata
• Educational opportunities, equivalent to those afforded to doctors participating in recognised training schemes.
• The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
• Professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trust.
• The Trust has the required arrangements in place to ensure that all doctors have an annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and supports doctors going through the revalidation process.

Application Process

• Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications.

About Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN).

As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.

Our Excellence Values:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.

Contact

• Clinical Director - Haematology and Oncology UHN
  • Dr Richard Harris
  • richard.harris22@nhs.net
  • 01536492692