Job Overview
This is a whole-time post for a Trust Doctor in Haematology post (ST3-8) in Clinical Haematology at the Royal United Hospital, Bath. An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and ambitious individual to join a dynamic team. The post would be suitable for applicants who are wishing to gain further experience and training in Haematology, with a view to pursuing formal training in haematology, or those looking to establish a longer term role as part of a supportive team.
Main duties of the job
While working in the Haematology Unit the post holder will be working with close Consultant supervision, in line with 2021 changes to the haematology curriculum for training doctors in Haematology. There will be one month of induction. The post will provide the opportunity to rotate through the following roles: covering the inpatient ward, the day unit, providing liaison and advice to the other Hospital teams, work in the laboratory (with regard reviewing blood films and bone marrow slides) and also the review of patients in outpatient clinics. There will be the opportunity to learn specialist skills, such as bone marrow biopsy and lumbar puncture.
Working for our organisation
The Trust operates from the Royal United Hospital (RUH) which is situated about 1½ miles from Bath city centre
The Trust provides 732 beds and a comprehensive range of acute services including medicine and surgery, services for women and children, accident and emergency services, and diagnostic and clinical support services.
The Trust employs around 5,100 staff, some of who also provide outpatient, diagnostic and some day case surgery services at local community hospitals in Bath & North East Somerset, Somerset and Wiltshire. This fulfils part of the Trust's aim to provide high quality care to people in their local communities.
The hospital provides healthcare to the population served by four Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs); Bath and North East Somerset CCG, Wiltshire CCG, and Somerset CCG (Mendip Federations), as well as one social enterprise, Sirona Health & Care CIC.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please refer to the main job description and person specification for more information regarding this post.
Person specification
Qualification & Postgraduate
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Complete 12 months experience at F1 & F2 level (or equivalent outside UK) prior to commencing this post
Desirable criteria
- ALS, APLS and/or ATLS
- MRCP Part 1 & 2
- Experience in Haematology at ST1/2 level (or equivalent outside UK)
- Experience working as part of a MDT
Ability and Knowledge & Clinical Skills and Technical Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of own limitations
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within speciality
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Able to maximise safety and minimise risk
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- Trust Doctor Haematology (PDF, 400.4KB)
- Trust Doctor Term and Conditions (PDF, 725.1KB)
- Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Philip Robson Job title Consultant Haematologist & Clinical Lead Email address
[email protected] Telephone number 01225 824760
