Consultant in Paediatric Haematology

Job title:

Consultant in Paediatric Haematology

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

This post will be in the general haematology service supporting haemoglobinopathy, haemostasis and laboratory haematology. The post holder will work alongside the existing Consultant Paediatric Haematolgists for general haematology.The haemoglobinopathy and hemostasis services are the largest units outside of London with over 400 registered haemoglobinopathy and over 400 registered inherited bleeding disorders. Manchester has been recently appointed the sickle cell coordinating centre for the North West and Thalassaemia coordinating center for North England. The unit is active in research, clinical trials and stem cell therapies.Please see detailed job description for further detailsMain duties of the jobApplications are invited for this substantive post based in Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.This post will join Consultant Paediatric Haematologists in general haematology. This post will be supporting haemoglobinopathy, haemostasis and laboratory haematology services.The haemoglobinopathy and hemostasis services are the largest units outside of London with over 400 registered haemoglobinopathy and over 400 registered inherited bleeding disorders. Manchester has been recently appointed the sickle cell coordinating centre for the North West and Thalassaemia coordinating center for North England. The unit is at the forefront for research, clinical trials and stem cell therapies.Further information is available in the first instance from: Dr John Grainger, Consultant Paediatric Haematologist and lead for non malignant haematology john.grainger@mft.nhs.uk.About usMFT is England’s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we’ve launched in September 2022.We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.Job description
Job responsibilities‘To find out more’ about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• MBChB or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent MRCPCH/MRCP
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent FRCPath
• Relevant clinical experience in Haemoglobinopathy
• Good team-working skills

Desirable

• Eligible for specialist registration in Haematology. Should be on the specialist register or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT or equivalent at interview
• MD, PhD, or other higher degree
• Relevant clinical experience in Laboratory Haematology
• Post graduate qualification or equivalent

Teaching and Audit
Essential

• Teaching medical students
• Teaching junior medical staff

Desirable

• Experience of Audit

Academic Achievements and Research
Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals or a demonstrable commitment to developing research within this field in the Trust

Interpersonal Skills
Essential

• Organisational skills
• Communication skills

Desirable

• Leadership skills

Other Requirements
Essential

• Full registration with the GMC

Desirable

• Registered on he GMC Specialist Register (or be within 6 months of CCT date from the date of interview) or equivalent

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.349-MCH-6355751*

Expected salary

£99532 – 131964 per year

Location

Manchester

Job date

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 03:10:56 GMT

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