Clinical Fellow in Haematology - Torquay
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated Clinical Fellow to join our expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain greater Haematology knowledge and experience. The clinical fellow will work alongside the SpR to support seven consultant haematologists delivering haeamatological services to patients at Torbay.
Main duties of the job
It is expected that the individual will support clinics and the day unit and develop chemotherapy prescribing skills (if not already competent). They will support the department to develop clinical research activity. The post holder will be expected to support the teaching and training of the South West peninsula medical students.
Working for our organisation
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is an Integrated Care Organisation providing acute health care services from Torbay Hospital, community health services and adult social care. The Trust runs Torbay Hospital as well as five community hospitals, stretching from Dawlish to Brixham.We also provide health and social care to the local population.
The hospital is a medium-sized, progressive and innovative District General Hospital serving a resident population of approximately 375,000 people, plus about 100,000 visitors at any one time during the summer holiday season.
The Trust delivers non-surgical cancer services across Torbay and Newton Abbot Hospitals, providing acute care in inpatient, day-case and outpatients settings for patients living with and beyond their cancer diagnosis.
Why work with us
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Qualifications
MBBSFull registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical
Council (GMC)
Clinical Experience
Completed core medical training
Management Administration experience
Active interest in ITExperience of audit
Personal Attributes
Honesty and reliability
Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, observing National, Trust and Departmental guidelines
It is expected that the individual will support clinics and the day unit and develop chemotherapy prescribing skills (if not already competent). They will support the department to develop clinical research activity. The post holder will be expected to support the teaching and training of the South West peninsula medical students.
Attached is a indicative Job plan outlined for the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- MBBS
- Full registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- MRCP (or equivalent training and experience)
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria- Completed core medical training
- Previous haematology experience
- Previous SACT prescribing
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential criteria- Active interest in IT
- Experience of audit
Teaching/Research Experience
Essential criteria- Interest in research
- Interest in education
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates’ postgraduates
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to postgraduates
- GCP training or experience of clinical trial work
- Postgraduate teaching qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria- Honesty and reliability
- Willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, observing National, Trust and Departmental guidelines
- Ability to work in a team
- Enquiring, critical, approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other professional staff and agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
- Physically capable of fulfilling the role as presented
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
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