Consultant Haematologist with special interest in Myeloma

Integrated Care System; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Dorchester is seeking a full-time Consultant Haematologist with a special interest in Myeloma. The candidate will join a team of 4 other consultants, manage inpatient and outpatient services, and participate in clinical trials. Candidates must hold full GMC registration and have experience in clinical and laboratory haematology. This role offers an excellent work environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within the NHS.
• Evidence of management experience & service change.
• Understanding of Clinical Governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the clinical haematology service at DCH.
• Participate in on-call duties on a 1:5 basis.
• Supervise junior medical staff out of hours.

Skills

Knowledge in clinical haematology

Experience in clinical trials

Ability to manage demands of consultant role

Teaching experience

Effective communication

Education

Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice

Appropriate higher surgical/medical qualification

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register

Job description

Go back Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Haematologist with special interest in Myeloma

The closing date is 25 August 2025

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who will be able to help further develop our clinical and laboratory haematology service at Dorset County Hospital. The post holder will work with an inspiring team of colleagues across the whole range of Clinical and Laboratory Haematology, in outpatient and inpatient settings.

This is a full-time 10 PA consultant post to join a team of 4 other Consultant Haematologists at Dorset County Hospital. The post holder will participate within the Clinical Haematology on-call on a 1:5 basis.

As the department grows, we are looking to move towards a model of sub-specialisation, and it is anticipated that the successful candidate will have a specialist interest in Myeloma.

Main duties of the job

The post holder must have a general haematological knowledge and be able to deal with all haematological problems; with the opportunity to subspecialise. The post holder should have an interest in clinical trials and would have the opportunity to work with the research department to set up a portfolio of clinical trials.

The post holder will be available for advice on management in conjunction with their colleagues on all aspects pertaining to clinical haematology including the advice and guidance email system for GPs.

The post holder will assume full clinical responsibility for the care of patients admitted under the arrangements within general medicine inpatient provision. The post holder is required to ensure, in consultation with colleagues, that adequate arrangements are made for cover of leave and off-duty periods. The internal cover when one consultant is away is to be cross covered by other consultants.

To be available on-call by arrangement with consultant colleagues to ensure continuous consultant supervision is provided with the haematology laboratory at all times, and for assistance with clinical pathology problems of consultant and junior medical staff out of hours within his/her own competence.

To be available in the laboratory outside normal hours when this is judged to be necessary on professional grounds, particularly in the case of major accidents and catastrophes.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Job responsibilities

The full list of duties and suggested job plan are embedded within the job description attached to this role.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
• An appropriate higher surgical/medical qualification
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via; CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6mths of interview for appointment to substantive consultant role) CESR or European Community Rights

Knowledge & Experience

• Evidence of the ability to manage the demands of being a DGH based consultant Haematologist
• Experience of working within the NHS

Current Skills and Abilities

• Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfill the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification

Management, Training & Organisational Skills

• Evidence of management experience & service change

Teaching and Communication

• Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post
• Ability to present effectively to an audience Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively

Team Working and Service Development

• Evidence of recent collaborative working in a service development or improvement

Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance

• Understanding the principles of Clinical Governance
• Evidence of participation in recent relevant audit

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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