Locum Consultant Haematologist - Myeloid Malignancy & Stem Cell

Job summary
We are looking for a Whole-Time Locum Consultant Haematologist with an interest in Myeloid Malignancy and Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Royal Hallamshire Hospital. This post is for a fixed-term period of 12 months.

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.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job
With respect to this post, the appointee will work within a team dedicated to state-of-the-art and comprehensive management of malignant myeloid diseases (AML, myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloproliferative neoplasms). Central to the role and skill mix will be appropriate management of patients with various types of myeloid malignancy with Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation within the JACIE accredited programme.

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

About us
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one if the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Qualifications
Essential

• Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Basic Medical Degree
• MRCP/FRCP and FRCPath or equivalent

Desirable

• Name on the specialist register for Haematology or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they 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

Personal attributes
Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values .
• Good written communication skills
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).

Reserach
Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate/Basic understanding of research methods and statistics

Desirable

• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.

Teaching and training
Essential

• Experience of teaching medical students and resident doctors

Continuous Professional Development
Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Clinical experience
Essential

• Specialist training in the clinical management of malignant haematological disorders.
• Specialist training and experience in haematopoietic cell transplantation, including unrelated donor procedures.
• Ability to manage haemato-oncological patients at all levels of care (level 1-4).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).