Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Haematology Department at the Royal Free Hospital site for a Senior Clinical Fellow post from Feb 24 for an initial 6 months, and with the possibility of extension. The Royal Free Hospital and UCLP offer a world-class centre for basic and clinical research. The KD Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre is a comprehensive care centre with an international reputation in inherited bleeding disorders. In addition, the thrombosis service provides thrombolysis service for deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and abdominal vein thrombosis. The General Haematology service is transforming following a recent merger with Haemophilia and Anticoagulation service. The service is very active in clinical research running phase 1 to phase IV clinical trials. There are opportunities for retrospective reviews and writing of manuscripts.
The post is full-time unbanded with working hours between Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 and would be suitable for Haematology trainees at ST3+ level. There is scope for participation in a 1:8 rota (1B banding), and the activities and assessments are as provided in the updated curriculum for haematology training published by the Joint Royal College of Physicians Training Board.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
• Haematology and Haemophilia Consultants and research team
• Haematology Undergraduate teaching lead
• Haematology and Haemophilia Managers & Nursing Staff
• Haemophilia laboratory research team
• Rapid response lab and coagulation lab
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participate in Haematology, Haemophilia and thrombosis clinics
• Review patients, including review of patients in clinical trials and comply with good clinical practice
• Responsible for surgical plans for patients with inherited bleeding disorders and bridging anticoagulation plans for complex surgeries in patients on long-term anticoagulation
• Run telephone clinics for long-term patients
• Support national and commercial studies in the area of haematology on the national portfolio.
• Review laboratory data and understand the principles for haematology and coagulation testing and support other clinical staff in choosing the proper test
• Coordinate diagnostic and treatment procedures along with the Junior haematology registrars
• Support the nurses and lab team for the running of routine service
· RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS
• Review treatment
• Prescribe treatment
• Coordinate care with other specialities as necessary
• Ensure adequate handover of clinical problems
Further details can be found in the Job Description
Royal Free World Class Values
The post holder will offer World Class Care to service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at the Royal Free can feel:
Welcome all of the time
Confident because we are clearly communicating
Respected and cared for
REassured that they are always in safe hands
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participate in Haematology, Haemophilia and thrombosis clinics
• Review patients, walk-in patients, with Haematology, haemostasis and thrombosis issues, including review of patients in clinical trials and comply with good clinical practice
• Responsible for surgical plans for patients with inherited bleeding disorders and bridging anticoagulation plans for complex surgeries in patients on long-term anticoagulation
• Run telephone clinics for long-term patients
• Support national and commercial studies in the area of haematology on the national portfolio.
• Review laboratory data and understand the principles for haematology and coagulation testing and support other clinical staff in choosing the proper test
• Coordinate diagnostic and treatment procedures along with the Junior haematology registrars
• Support the nurses and lab team for the running of routine service
· RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS
• Review treatment
• Prescribe treatment
• Coordinate care with other specialities as necessary
• Ensure adequate handover of clinical problems
· RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
• Contribute to developing policies and protocols for patients with Haematological conditions seen in Haematology
• Ensure high-quality data is collected for audits
• Lead the development of audits within the service
• Ensure that the data conform to Trust guidelines for confidentiality and Information Governance.
• Contribute to the development of a bespoke clinical database.
· RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES
• Ensure adherence to guidance on expense policies and leave
• Ensure demand management for test requests
· RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING
• Ensure good time management to balance time between clinical and non-clinical duties.
· RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES
• Ensure compliance with the data protection act and local Trust Information Governance policies.
· RESPONSIBILITY FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
• Support the education of medical students from UCL
• Learn the principles and practice of clinical research, including good clinical practice
Present posters at national and international meetings on the audit findings
This advert closes on Thursday 8 Feb 2024
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