Job Description

Company Description

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

The appointee will join the Haematology Team as a Trust appointed Registrar and share in the responsibilities of care of patients on the wards, assisting in clinics and laboratory reporting. Practical skills will include bone marrow biopsy and lumbar punctures. Previous haematology experience is desirable but not essential. Training will be given in all aspects of the job as required. Participation in teaching, audit and research will be expected.

The post holders will contribute to the delivery of a high-quality service, helping to drive a multi-disciplinary team approach to care within the specialty.

Duties will include

1. Providing support for Core Doctors and Foundation Doctors working in Haematology
2. Participation in audit and research
3. Maintain continued professional development.
4. Attend educational and multidisciplinary sessions.
5. Teach medical students, Core doctors and Foundation doctors
6. Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave

Although this post is not approved for postgraduate training, the duties are the same as the existing specialty training posts. The successful candidate will be assigned a consultant clinical supervisor and will be encouraged to maintain an educational portfolio with appropriate assessments to their level of experience. There are regular departmental lunchtime teaching sessions which are open to all medical staff to attend. There are also a wide range of opportunities to participate in clinical audit and improvement projects.

Person Specification

Clinical Experience

• Evidence of completion of Core Training or equivalent 2 year training programme
• Demonstrable skills and experience of Clinical Haematology desirable
• Experience as a Medical Specialty Trainee 3+ or equivalent desirable

Clinical Skills

• Management of ward patients
• Out-patient clinic experience
• Understanding of clinical risk management
• Experience of practical procedures such as bone marrow biopsy desirable

Demonstrate evidence of being able to

• manage/prioritise time
• manage information effectively
• prioritise clinical need
• organise ward rounds
• Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
• Monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
• Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity

Knowledge

• Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
• IT skills
• Effective, confident presentation ability
• Experience in and outside speciality
• Enthusiasm for and ability to learn practical procedures

Other

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
• Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making

Respect and Dignity

• Non-judgemental approach to patients
• Respects the privacy and dignity of individuals
• Demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities

Quality of Care

• Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need.
• Understanding of Clinical Governance.
• Understanding of the principles of research.

Working Together

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
• Evidence of teaching experience – particularly junior medical staff. Willingness to contribute to teaching.
• Leadership skills.
• Interpersonal skills.

Efficiency

Strategic approach

Relationship building

Personal credibility

Passion to succeed

Harness performance through teams

Job holders are required to always act in such a way that the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults is safeguarded. Familiarisation with and adherence to the Safeguarding Policies of the Trust is an essential requirement for all employees. In addition, all staff are expected to complete essential/mandatory training in this area.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
• Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
• Full MRCP desirable but not essential

Additional Information

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

For more information, please see our People and OD Strategy 2026

Smoke Free Policy:

All of our hospitals operate a strict no smoking policy. Smoking cigarettes or tobacco products is not allowed on any of the grounds or in any of the buildings run by us. This applies to patients, staff, carers and visitors to Trust premises.

Our goal is to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone we care for and, by making sure that our NHS services are smoke-free, we benefit the health of people who use our services as well as the health of the people who work for us.