Senior Clinical Fellow - Haematology

at  London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the LNWH NHS trust for a Clinical Fellow in Clinical Haematology to work in our newly formed Directorate of oncology and Haematology based at Northwick Park Hospital (NPH).
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and vibrant department in the further expansion and development of clinical and diagnostic Haematology within the North West London sector. The appointees will join 7 Specialist Trainees in delivering clinical, laboratory, diagnostic, administrative, research and teaching responsibilities. The successful applicant must have an interest in Haematology and acute medicine with experience in the management of patients. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who wish to pursue a career in haematology and develop the skills and experience required for this.
The applicants will be expected to work with the multi-disciplinary teams on the ward, supporting the Consultants and providing supervision to junior medical staff. This is an opportunity to develop further skills and gain experience in Clinical Haematology. Candidates will gain experience of both malignant and non-malignant haematology and have access to weekly seminar and morphology teaching.
Applicants should have full GMC registration and experience in medicine. Previous haematology experience is desirable.

We offer excellent training and development opportunities, a friendly working environment and flexible working.

• Participate with colleagues in the continuous provision of haematology services provided by the Trust.
• Participate fully with the multidisciplinary team in the care of haematology inpatients and outpatients.
• To cooperate in the departments audit and research programme.
• To undertake regular weekly ward rounds for inpatients
• To be expected to participate in the assessment of emergency patients in the accident and emergency department.
• To be expected to take part in outpatient clinics.
• To be expected to supervise and teach junior medical staff and students (morphology or journal club)
• Expected to participate fully in the MDT, Clinical Governance and M+M. reviews
• Be expected to adhere to the Trusts’ Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of all Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA.

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

• To participate in teaching activities as agreed with supervisors.
• To adhere to the Trust’s policies, including those relating to mandatory training requirements, clinical policies and dress code
• To provide medical care and ensure the safety of haematology inpatients, including but not limited to the following duties.
• To be responsible for medical care at night, including ordering investigations and collating results, and contacting the responsible consultant when indicated,
• To respond to any concerns or requests for review from the nurse in charge,
• When on duty, to contribute to a holistic approach to the clinical care of patients, working closely with the nursing team
• When patients are admitted as an emergency, to make an initial clinical assessment and arrange investigations and initial treatment, discussing with the consultant on-call as appropriate and completing the electronic record,
• To act as part of the clinical ward team, supporting the nursing staff and assisting in their training and development as appropriate, as well as handing over to the day-time teams in a timely and appropriate manner
• To support colleagues in Day Care clinical service