We are seeking a highly motivated individual who will be able to help further develop our clinical and laboratory haematology service at Dorset County Hospital. The post holder will work with an inspiring team of colleagues across the whole range of Clinical and Laboratory Haematology, in outpatient and inpatient settings.
This is a part-time 8PA consultant post to join a team of 4 other Consultant Haematologists at Dorset County Hospital. The post holder will participate within the Clinical Haematology on-call on a 1:5 basis.
As the department grows, we are looking to move towards a model of sub-specialisation, and it is anticipated that the successful candidate will have a specialist interest in Myeloma.
Potential interview date: To be confirmed
The post holder must have a general haematological knowledge and be able to deal with all haematological problems; with the opportunity to subspecialise. The post holder should have an interest in clinical trials and would have the opportunity to work with the research department to set up a portfolio of clinical trials.
The post holder will be available for advice on management in conjunction with their colleagues on all aspects pertaining to clinical haematology including the advice and guidance email system for GPs
The post holder will assume full clinical responsibility for the care of patients admitted under the arrangements within general medicine inpatient provision. The post holder is required to ensure, in consultation with colleagues, that adequate arrangements are made for cover of leave and off-duty periods. The internal cover when one consultant is away is to be cross covered by other consultants
To be available on-call by arrangement with consultant colleagues to ensure continuous consultant supervision is provided with the haematology laboratory at all times, and for assistance with clinical pathology problems of consultant and junior medical staff out of hours within his/her own competence.
To be available in the laboratory outside normal hours when this is judged to be necessary on professional grounds, particularly in the case of major accidents and catastrophes.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
The full list of duties and suggested job plan are embedded within the job description attached to this role.
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