Consultant in Haematology with an interest in Haemoglobinopathy
Job overview
This is a substantive appointment within the haematology department. We are seeking a full time consultant in haematology with expertise in all aspects of non-malignant haematology, including haemoglobinopathy, ITP and haemostasis, including haemophilia.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with consultant colleagues to provide an expert general and diagnostic haematology service as part of the non‐malignant haematology team in the laboratory, outpatient and inpatient settings.Inpatient work will incorporate managing patients with non‐malignant diagnoses (such as sickle cell disease, bleeding disorders including haemophilia and ITP) admitted directly under the post‐holders care as well as providing a consultative service to other specialties.
As a member of a multidisciplinary haemoglobinopathy team, the post holder will also be expected to work in collaboration with the existing consultants, the clinical nurse specialists, clinical psychologist and members of the West London Haemoglobinopathy Coordinating Centre to provide an expertly led comprehensive range of clinical and laboratory services for patients with sickle cell disease and thalassaemia.
This will also include providing support to and oversight of the new sickle cell Hyperacute Unit (ED bypass unit). The post holder will also be part of the general non‐malignant team providing specialist services for disorders including ITP and other autoimmune haematological disorders as well as being actively involved in the provision and delivery of diagnostic services as part of the South West London pathology network.
Working for our organisation
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The appointee will be responsible for the development and maintenance of a high standard of practice of clinical and laboratory haematology.
The duties of the post are:
- To work closely with the existing non‐malignant haematology consultant team to provide haematology expertise in the provision of the non‐malignant clinical and laboratory haematology service.
- To provide consultant input for clinical and laboratory aspects of the immuno-haematology service and work collaboratively with other consultant colleagues in the delivery of the immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) service.
- To work closely with the existing haemoglobinopathy consultants to provide a world class, comprehensive, haemoglobinopathy service, including overseeing and supporting the running of a new sickle cell Hyperacute Unit (ED bypass unit).
- To provide leadership for haemoglobinopathy diagnostic services at St. George’s as part of the South West London pathology network, including oversight of the antenatal screening programme.
- To develop the department’s non-malignant research portfolio.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification
- MRCP (or equivalent)
- Higher Degree
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience in diagnostic and clinical haematology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients with haematological conditions
- Experience of clinical audit
- Have 6 months experience working in a haemoglobinopathies centre
Knowledge and Other Role Requirements
Essential criteria- FRCPath in Haematology or show evidence of equivalent qualification
- Knowledge of the processes and function of clinical governance
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
- Experience of teaching all grades of staff with
- Experience of service development and quality improvement
- Evidence of CPD in non-malignant haematology
- Training in teaching or training.