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Consultant Haematologist

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Hereford

Job summaryRecruitment incentive of 20K.1 day a week is available for virtual workingIf living in a place offering the convenience of city living, but with some of the most idyllic countryside in the UK on your doorstep, Herefordshire could be the perfect place for you.Wye Valley NHS Trust's Department of Haematology is seeking to recruit a Consultant Haematologist to join the current team and consolidate a sustainable consultant-delivered service to the population of Herefordshire and East Powys. The department offers first class care within high quality, dedicated facilities, delivered by a friendly team which provides a comprehensive range of services up to Level 2a.Candidates with wide general training in Haematology are the priority and special skills to support or complement the existing consultants would be welcomed. The department works closely with colleagues at Worcester Acute Trust (where MDT, level 2b and 3 services are centred) and colleagues at our main tertiary centre, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.There is flexibility within the department to accommodate the skills of the successful candidates. Candidates wishing to work up to and including 10 PA contracts are actively encouraged to apply.The Trust will offer relocation expenses up to 8K (in line with the Trust Recruitment Policy)AAC date to be confirmedMain duties of the jobKey duties of the post:Hands-on clinical involvement as a Consultant Haematologist, working closely with other Consultant Haematologists and Associate Specialists and sharing responsibility for all haematology patients.Participation and attendance at joint MDT with WAT and in the future potential participation in any joint on call / attending system initiated.Taking on a lead role in an area of interest. This to include participation on the appropriate Trust committees and lead for education and audit in that area.Participate in clinical trials and become Principle Investigator for appropriate studies.Liaising and developing working policies with the relevant hospital departments.Liaising and developing working policies with local general practitioners, consultant colleagues, nurse practitioners and other relevant health professionalsTeaching and training students and medical staff at all levels as well as nurse practitioners, nurses and paramedical staff.Active participation in clinical audit activities within the Department of Haematology and Trust-wide.Maintenance of CPD is expected and there is a trust-wide policy for study leave funding.On call (level A - 5% supplement) - 1 in 4 basis currently.In exceptional circumstances, the post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate for a Consultant Haematologist and not otherwise specified in this job description.About usWye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.Worcestershire is our neighbouring county. The post holder will be required to travel between sites.We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.Our values - Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.DetailsDate posted21 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 105,504 to 139,882 a year Per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number229-CSMS-GT- 7673336Job locationsHereford County HospitalStonebow RoadHerefordHR1 2ERUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description for full details of roles and responsibilities of this position. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description for full details of roles and responsibilities of this position.Person Specification Professional Qualification EssentialFull and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for Specialist Registration within six months of interview.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 interviewApplicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCTMRCP or equivalentFRCPath or equivalent Clinical Experience EssentialProven experience as a clinical and laboratory haematologistDesirableHigher Degree (eg MD/PhD) Clinical Knowledge EssentialWidespread knowledge in haematology Audit Management & IT EssentialDemonstrate evidence of robust clinical audit practiceDesirableManagement experienceProven evidence of clinical management Academia Teaching Skills & Experience EssentialProven commitment and training in medical educationProven ability to teach in clinical settingsProven experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levelsDesirablePeer reviewed publicationsCompleted thesis Formal training in medical education Personal Qualities EssentialDemonstrated leadership abilityAbility to work in a teamDemonstrate Pastoral abilityDemonstrate ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authorityDemonstrate good time management skills in delivering both high quality clinical service and managerial responsibilitiesAbility to adapt and work in differing environments; making the best out of challenging situationsDemonstrate ability to empathiseExcellent communication skills, oral and written, including the ability to communicate and interact effectively with colleagues and patientsAccess to transportDesirableEnergy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure, the ability to plan strategically and exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressures Person Specification Professional Qualification EssentialFull and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for Specialist Registration within six months of interview.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 interviewApplicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCTMRCP or equivalentFRCPath or equivalent Clinical Experience EssentialProven experience as a clinical and laboratory haematologistDesirableHigher Degree (eg MD/PhD) Clinical Knowledge EssentialWidespread knowledge in haematology Audit Management & IT EssentialDemonstrate evidence of robust clinical audit practiceDesirableManagement experienceProven evidence of clinical management Academia Teaching Skills & Experience EssentialProven commitment and training in medical educationProven ability to teach in clinical settingsProven experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levelsDesirablePeer reviewed publicationsCompleted thesis Formal training in medical education Personal Qualities EssentialDemonstrated leadership abilityAbility to work in a teamDemonstrate Pastoral abilityDemonstrate ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authorityDemonstrate good time management skills in delivering both high quality clinical service and managerial responsibilitiesAbility to adapt and work in differing environments; making the best out of challenging situationsDemonstrate ability to empathiseExcellent communication skills, oral and written, including the ability to communicate and interact effectively with colleagues and patientsAccess to transportDesirableEnergy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure, the ability to plan strategically and exercise sound judgement when faced with conflicting pressuresDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameWye Valley NHS TrustAddressHereford County HospitalStonebow RoadHerefordHR1 2ERUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameWye Valley NHS TrustAddressHereford County HospitalStonebow RoadHerefordHR1 2ERUnited KingdomEmployer's website

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