Job overview

The Haematology Service is looking to employ a full-time consultant. This is an exciting new role that has been agreed to enable expansion of the existing department. The appointee will have joint and shared duties with the 5 existing substantive full time consultants for Haemato-oncology patients, Pine Therapy Chemotherapy Day Unit, liaison haematology, lab and Blood Bank expert cover and an on-call consultant rota 1:6 (including the post holder).

All consultants are supervising two rotating training Haematology Specialist Registrars, a middle

grade haematology doctor, 3 junior doctors and work along with five specialist haematology nurses and the acute oncology nursing service.

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust Haematology Service has a catchment area for North West Kent, Dartford, Gravesend, Swanley and Bexley as its main urban centres serving a local population of approximately 400,000 people.

Main duties of the job

This post is advertised as a new full time Consultant Haematologist post however, anyone who

wishes to work less than full time is encouraged to apply. Any aspiring applicant who has potential for part-time duties is encouraged to contact the consultant for a private discussion. If the latter is deemed the successful candidate, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust. There is the opportunity to job share and work flexibly as the service allows.

We are looking for a dynamic individual with drive and vision, who will play a key role in the multiprofessional specialist haematology team, providing clinical care to patients in the hospital and community. This will include clinical supervision of non-consultant grade medical colleagues and specialist nurses. They will also contribute to the development of Haematology Services, within the community and hospital setting including educational activities.

The post holder will be based at Darent Valley Hospital (DVH). The service is in the process of being reconfigured to allow for multi-disciplinary team working, to encourage sub-specialisation and expansion of the core team delivering Haematology services. The aim is to expand our enthusiastic team to meet the increasing population needs within our catchment area.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.