Consultant Haematologist

Job overview

An exciting new opportunity has come up to join the Haematology Team at  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

The post holder will have an opportunity to develop their own sub speciality interest. The appointed individual is expected to uphold the Trust values to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care to patients with Haematological conditions.

Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK. Any candidate who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Main duties of the job

This post is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Clinical Haematologist to join a dynamic, friendly, and forward-looking Acute Hospital Trust in Central London. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital is an AML treating centre and has strong links with Imperial College. The successful appointee would be expected to work with the well-established team to deliver general laboratory, general inpatient, and outpatient and haemato-oncology services.

Out-patient work

The number of outpatient clinics will be determined in discussion with the post-holder. The mix of patients are typical of large general hospital, including those with haematological malignancies (lymphomas, chronic leukaemias, myeloma etc), general haematology (anaemias, myeloproliferative disorders, immune-mediated cytopenias, disorders of iron metabolism), haemoglobinopathies (predominantly sickle cell disease), and patients with venous thromboembolic disease and thrombophilia.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder would be jointly responsible for ensuring learning opportunities for junior doctors

Administrative duties

• To review and update, when necessary, relevant SOP
• To participate in the administration relating to his/her clinic.
• To undertake any other administrative activities required by the Clinical Director and Service Lead.

Key working relationships

• Haematology colleagues
• Clinical Nurse Specialists
• Ward staff
• Acute and Emergency Care colleagues
• Operational Management team
• Radiology colleagues
• Pathology colleagues
• Pharmacy colleagues
• Community care
• Primary care
• Social Care

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager.

All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.

Please refer to our detailed job description for more information