Consultant in Haematopathology

Job title:

Consultant in Haematopathology

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

Required to fill this new post within the Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service at the St James’s University Hospital.The Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service is one of the largest specialist Haematopathology laboratories in Europe and currently serves a population of 6 million across the North of England. The laboratory has extensive facilities and has high levels of expertise in flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics, immunohistology and informatics. The service provides fully integrated reporting compliant with the improving outcomes guidance. There is an active programme of research and development across many areas of this service which includes involvement in national and international clinical trials. A major priority is developing diagnostic platforms to support precision medicine and several initiatives are underway.If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:The opportunities and challenges of an integrated haematopathology service.INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS: 27 January 2025Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will play a full part in the provision of the diagnostic service, including support of multi-disciplinary teams across the region and will be expected to contribute fully to the research and development plan for the department. This will offer the opportunity to develop personal research and clinical interests. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of 7 consultants (including this post) and 6 consultant and principal grade clinical scientists.The successful applicant should possess FRCPath (or equivalent) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.This post is suitable for candidates from either a histopathology or haematology background who have skills and expertise in diagnostic Haematopathology. The post will require active engagement in research and development and prior experience and specialist expertise in a particular area is highly desirable. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is required.Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.About usLeeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A& E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:Patient-centredFairCollaborativeAccountableEmpoweredWe believe that by being true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our results in relation to our goals, which are to be:1. The best for patient safety, quality and experience2. The best place to work3. A centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and innovation4. Hospitals that offer seamless, integrated care5. Financially sustainableJob description
Job responsibilitiesIn relation to this post, this appointment is for a Consultant Haematopathologist and is a new post following a reconfiguration of services internally in our Haematology department. An individual from a purely pathology background interested in working wholly in Haematopathology would also be eligible to apply and in this instance, the clinical aspects of the post described below could be negotiable. This is a 10 PA appointment to work as part of the consultant team providing haematology services within the trust and in particular, will be involved in the provision of specialist diagnostic services within the Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (HMDS).The post will be based in Bexley Wing at St James’s University Hospital. HMDS is an internationally renowned haematopathology centre serving a population of 6 million across the North of England, and is one of the largest services of its kind in Europe. The department provides a fully integrated service compliant with the current improving outcome guidance. The department has excellent facilities for flow cytometry, the full range of molecular diagnostics including array based expression profiling and SNP analysis and next generation sequencing, immunohistology and informatics and the appointed person would have full access to all these specialised services.The post holder will work within an experienced team of around 100 staff including 7 consultants and 6 principal and consultant grade clinical scientists to process greater than 40000 specimens per year. The duties will include the final reporting of specimens received within the laboratory (bone marrow, peripheral blood and lymph node biopsies being the most common specimen categories), provision of specialist advice on diagnostic problems and participation in haematology multi-disciplinary team meetings. They will be expected to have or develop an area of specialist diagnostic expertise that is complementary with other members of the team. It would be expected that the appointee would develop and participate in relevant research and development within these areas.It is intended that the post holder will participate in the delivery of haematology clinical services to a degree commensurate with their above laboratory based duties and their previous experience and qualifications. The clinical aspects of the post are negotiable depending on the candidates background. The clinical duties are not expected to include responsibility for in-patient care. The successful candidate will be part of a large and established consultant group delivering the full breadth of haematology services across Yorkshire and beyond with extensive research activity. The post offers many opportunities for career development and involvement in research and innovation. The title of Honorary Senior Lecturer at Leeds University Medical School will also be offered.On-call duties will be for the HMDS laboratory only. There is no requirement for clinical on-call cover.Person Specification
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other
Essential

• Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
• *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
• *Effective interpersonal skills.
• *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
• *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
• *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
• CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.

Desirable

• Attendance at recognised management course.

Qualifications
Essential

• MB BS or equivalent.
• FRCPath in Haematology or Histopathology or evidence of equivalent qualification.
• 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.
• 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.
• YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM TO BE CONSIDERED.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely.

Desirable

• MRCP or show evidence of equivalent qualification.
• Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.

Experience
Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate expertise in the laboratory diagnosis of haematological malignancy and related disorders.
• Specifically, applicant must demonstrate higher subspecialty training in haematopathology.
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.

Desirable

• Demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Clinical and Laboratory Haematology

Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential

• Should have completed a recognised training programme in either Haematology or Histopathology.
• Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
• Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.

Desirable

• Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
• Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.

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Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Leeds

Job date

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 04:25:11 GMT

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