Job overview

We are looking for a Consultant Haematologist with experience and a specialist interest in lymphoma and haematology clinical trials, primarily in lymphoma and myeloma. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated Consultant Haematologist to join the specialist lymphoma, haematology clinical trials and myeloma specialist teams within the UHS haematology department. 

The post-holder will join a friendly and committed team of 17 haematologist consultants, 3 academic lymphoma consultants and clinical nurse specialists at the Southampton General Hospital site. UHS is a tertiary referral centre for complex lymphoma cases and has a leading reputation in lymphoma research. The service is always evolving, and the successful candidate should be highly driven to improve patient care and experience.

Main duties of the job

YOUR MAIN DUTIES

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Working for our organisation

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As a consultant haematologist with an interest in lymphoma you will have responsibility for provision of the medical management of lymphoma patients in an outpatient and inpatient setting. You will be managing myeloma outpatients with a focus on those undergoing clinical trials. You will work closely with members of the lymphoma and wider haematology team. There will be opportunity to develop your skills in lymphoma, autologous transplant, CAR-T therapy, myeloma and phase 1-3 clinical trials.

The post-holder will take part in:

• Management of patients with lymphoma, lymphoid malignancies, CLL and related disorders in the inpatient, day case and outpatient setting.
• Inpatient attending on a 1:4 basis covering lymphoma and lymphoid malignancies with support from subspecialty colleagues.
• Discuss cases as appropriate at the regional lymphoma and myeloma MDTs.
• Active involvement in the recruitment and management of patients within clinical trials
• Integration with the world-class clinical, translational and basic research in CLL and Cancer B-cell immunology at the School of Cancer Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton
• Contributing to the non-resident 1:7 out of hours consultant cover for combined haematology (the post holder will not cover on calls for acute leukaemia, stem cell transplant, or coagulation).
• Active participation in the education and training of junior doctors, nursing staff and allied health professionals.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Full GMC registration
• MRCP and FRCPath (or equivalent)
• CCT (haematology) or within 6 months of obtaining CCT on date of interview

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. 

Interviews will be held on Thursday, 09 May 2024

Job Reference: MT1154- This vacancy closes on or before:  28^th April 2024

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

• Full GMC registration
• CCT (haematology) or within 6 months of obtaining CCT on date of interview
• MRCP and FRCPath (or equivalent)

Desirable criteria

• Recognised educational supervisor training
• Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria

• Must be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of clinical experience and competence in clinical and laboratory haematology to practice independently at consultant level
• Evidence of specific experience and/or training in stem cell transplant and cellular therapies
• Experience in teaching and training undergraduate medical students and/or postgraduate doctors and other health professionals

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of service improvement project

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Evidence of collaborative working within and between organisations
• Competence with information technology including remote working

Desirable criteria

• Publications relating to haematology

Living the Trust values

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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