Specialist Registrar in Haematology

Immediate Responsibilities of the Appointee Middle grade cover for the Haematology services including Adelaide ward (in-patient unit), West ward (Haematology Day unit), OP clinics, laboratory services and other services currently provided by the department. Duties include:

• Attending middle grade doctor for haematology inpatients
• Medical cover for patients attending the onsite Day Unit
• Laboratory reporting (prior experience of laboratory haematology is not essential - training will be given)
• Outpatient clinics- Both in Main OP services and Day unit
• Bone marrow lists
• On call telephone advice and ward referrals
• Participation in departmental clinical governance and quality improvement activities
• On call rota at a middle grade level (depending on the experience)
• Additional roles and responsibilities
The successful applicant will rotate through posts involving the ward, laboratory, day unit and out patient clinic. The successful applicant will be expected to attended the departmental teaching sessions., The appointee will have the opportunity and be encouraged to develop laboratory expertise, take part in clinical trials, undertake management responsibilities that are appropriate and be involved in teaching and training. Senior staff grade appointees may eventually be able to develop in to an Associate Specialist if such opportunities present themselves in future. Immediate Responsibilities of the Appointee Middle grade cover for the Haematology services including Adelaide ward (in-patient unit), West ward (Haematology Day unit), OP clinics, laboratory services and other services currently provided by the department. Duties include:
• Attending middle grade doctor for haematology inpatients
• Medical cover for patients attending the onsite Day Unit
• Laboratory reporting (prior experience of laboratory haematology is not essential - training will be given)
• Outpatient clinics- Both in Main OP services and Day unit
• Bone marrow lists
• On call telephone advice and ward referrals
• Participation in departmental clinical governance and quality improvement activities
• On call rota at a middle grade level (depending on the experience)
• Additional roles and responsibilities
The successful applicant will rotate through posts involving the ward, laboratory, day unit and out patient clinic. The successful applicant will be expected to attended the departmental teaching sessions. You are also expected to: Contribute to the leadership, audit, research and development within the specialty Work in partnership with colleagues across the Trust Contribute to QI activity with a view to optimise resources and minimise waste Work within the spirit of the Trust's Clinical Governance Framework All doctors, including the appointee, will be expected to be involved in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance programme. This includes active participation in clinical audit, quality, clinical guidelines/pathways, professional development, appraisal and risk management. The appointee will provide continuing appropriate care for patients in his/her charge and in partnership with colleagues work to ensure optimum functioning of the department. This will require coordination between haematology consultants, junior doctors and nursing staff in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. There is a weekly middle grade teaching programme and weekly morphology meeting. There are opportunities for training and study leave for SAS doctors with a study leave budget. The appointee will provide cover for colleagues' annual and study leave.


• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• GMC registered to practice.
• Completion of Foundation year 2.
• Previous experience of working in the NHS as a doctor., Postgraduate qualifications or diplomas.
Desirable criteria
• Post registration experience working in other specialties relevant to the role., You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good' with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical. Diversity is what makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding. Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community., This is an appointment for 1 year full-time post for a Specialist Registrar Doctor via the medical training initiative pathway at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust with a view to extension for the right candidate if successful in a subsequent interview. The applicant will contribute to malignant and non-malignant haematology services at a middle grade (ST) level. The role may also be appropriate for a suitably qualified person to take on as part time if it fulfils the department's expectations and needs. The successful applicant is expected to contribute to the day to day functioning of the department at a level based on their experience. The successful applicant will work with all consultants and existing staff grade/middle grade doctors to cover the services provided at the trust. The successful applicant will support the current delivery of Clinical haematology services, including contribution to the future development at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. There is a possibility to develop subspecialist interests within haematology as part of the restructuring of the Clinical Haematology department at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. There is also potential for collaboration with Oxford University Hospitals (OUH), which is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in the UK and has a national and international reputation for development of a speciality interest if the candidate wishes to., The Royal Berkshire Hospital The Royal Berkshire Hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006. It was the first Foundation Trust in the South-Central Strategic Health Authority. The Trust has a successful track record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, an area extending from Newbury in the west to Henley-on-Thames in the east, and including Wokingham and parts of Hampshire to the south and parts of Oxfordshire to the north. The Trust is one of the largest general hospital Trusts in the country and is Reading's biggest employer: The hospital provides all those services normally associated with a very large District General Hospital. The hospital provides services on a single site for all the major specialities including Accident and Emergency, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Intensive Care, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Genitourinary Medicine, Ophthalmology, ENT, Maxillo-Facial surgery, paediatrics (including a NICU), general medicine (including all major medical specialities including CCU, Renal Unit, ITU and gastroenterology), radiotherapy and oncology, and all the general surgical specialities. The trust provides several services Berkshire-wide (eg Ophthalmology, renal). Following the principle of care closer to home, the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust offers services from many locations, including King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor, Windsor dialysis unit, West Berkshire Community Hospital, Royal Berkshire Bracknell Health space, Townlands Hospital Henley and there are visiting clinics in Wallingford and Wantage. Trust Management The Trust is under the leadership of Graham Sims, Chair, Steve McManus, Chief Executive and Janet Lippet, Medical Director. Successfully achieving Foundation Trust status was an important landmark for the Trust and recognised the commitment of its management team and clinicians to maintain the high quality of its service delivery. The Trust has in place a Clinically Led structure placing the decision making responsibilities with Clinicians supported by management teams. As an organisation we do not stand still and our success is because of the strong clinical leadership and the 'can do' attitude of the staff. There are 3 Care Groups (Urgent, Planned and Networked Care). The Appointment This is an appointment for 1 year full-time post for a Specialist Registrar Doctor via the medical training initiative pathway at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust with a view to extension for the right candidate if successful in a subsequent interview. The applicant will contribute to malignant and non-malignant haematology services at a middle grade (ST) level. The role may also be appropriate for a suitably qualified person to take on as part time if it fulfils the department's expectations and needs. The successful applicant is expected to contribute to the day to day functioning of the department at a level based on their experience. The successful applicant will work with all consultants and existing staff grade/middle grade doctors to cover the services provided at the trust. The successful applicant will support the current delivery of Clinical haematology services, including contribution to the future development at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. There is a possibility to develop subspecialist interests within haematology as part of the restructuring of the Clinical Haematology department at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. There is also potential for collaboration with Oxford University Hospitals (OUH), which is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in the UK and has a national and international reputation for development of a speciality interest if the candidate wishes to., By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information. All new appointments to the Trust, with the exception of executive positions, are subject to a 6 month probationary period. The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies. Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust's sites.

Staff Benefits
• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
• Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
• NHS pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Money Advice Service
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• On-site nursery (based at RBH)
• Full educational library services
• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
• Bus to work scheme
• Excellent rail and bus links
• A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.