[ref. z60647904] Specialty Doctor in Haematology

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Job overview

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The University Hospitals Bristol & Weston (UHBW) NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a full-time post of Haematology Specialty Doctor in The Bristol Haematology Unit based at the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC).

The job is based in the recently built Bristol Haematology Unit, which comprises a 25 bedded in-patient unit, an apheresis unit, a Teenage and Young Adult Unit (TYA), Same Day Emergency Care unit and Chemotherapy Day Unit, shared with oncology.

We are looking for enthusiastic doctors, with experience in haematology, to join an expanding service. The successful candidate will require flexibility and excellent communication skills as well as being reliable and well organised. You will need to be able to work both independently and as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will take part in haematology clinics and laboratory haematology reporting. They will have the opportunity to undertake clinical supervision of junior doctors within the department. The post-holders will also have responsibilities to develop and contribute to continuing education, professional development, audit and research within the Trust and the University.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

• 4 years or more full time post graduate experience (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis), at least 2 years of which has been in an adult general medicine speciality which can be relevant to Haematology
• General adult medicine (minimum 2 years)
• Experience working within haematology
• Ability to perform lumber punctures
• Ability to perform bone marrow biopsies

• Bone marrow stem cell transplantation

Skills and Abilities

• Good spoken and written English that is adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleague
• Computer skills. Able to use Microsoft Office, e-mail, internet, PACS
• Able to undertake and to delegate responsibility.
• Ability to cope with stress
• Good communication skills
• Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job

• Knowledge of principles of Audit and willingness to participate in projects

Qualifications and Training

• MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
• MRCP or equivalent
• Registration with GMC

• FRCPath or equivalent specialist haematology qualification

Additional and Aptitudes

• Ability to maintain good relationships and communication with patients
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues & within teams
• Demonstrates professional behaviour and probity
• Trust Values

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

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