Job overview
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant Haematologist, with a special interest in Haemoglobinopathies. The post is advertised as full-time but applicants seeking a part-time post will be considered.
A Consultant with a special interest in Haemoglobinopathies will participate in the shared care of patients attending the Homerton Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for the diagnosis and continuing care of planned and emergency haematology patients.
Applicants must have full GMC registration with a licence to practise plus MRCP or equivalent, FRCPath, on the specialist register or within 6 months of Haematology CCT at the time of interview and have experience of managing patients within the area of special interest.
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Working for our organisation
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to remaining a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney. The main community served by the Trust is highly diverse with a complex group of clinical and cultural needs. The Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. These specialist services include haemoglobinopathy, obstetrics, neonatology, foetal medicine, fertility, neuro-rehabilitation, bariatric surgery, and asthma and allergy services.
The haematology department is a specialist haemoglobinopathy centre serving over 400 patients with sickle cell disease and a small number of patients with Thalassemia. A wide range of malignant and benign conditions are diagnosed and manged by the team, whilst providing level 1 care. A specialist MPN service with an advanced nurse practitioner has now also been established. A comprehensive nurse-led anticoagulation service is also available along with an established hospital transfusion service.
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is also one of the parent trusts for NHS East and South East London Pathology Partnership, working in conjunction with Barts Health and Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.
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General Guidance for Applicants
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working wherever possible. The Trust also welcomes applications from candidates wishing to job share with or without job share partners.
We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.
The Trust offers a number of benefits, including a relocation loan for new starters moving to the area. More details on our range of benefits can be found on the Homerton website.
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