Locum Consultant Haematologist

NHS; Bath; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bath is seeking a full-time Consultant in Haematology for a 12-month fixed-term position. The role involves working in a committed haematology department delivering innovative care and contributing to research. Applicants must be registered medical practitioners eligible for the Specialist register for Haematology and have relevant clinical experience. This position offers a competitive salary, support for specialist interests, and a generous relocation fund.

Benefits

Generous relocation fund

Qualifications

• Registered medical practitioner, eligible for Specialist register for Haematology within six months.
• Experience equivalent to UK CCT for relevant specialty.
• Ability to develop a specialist interest.

Responsibilities

• Develop a specialist interest to complement the current consultant team.
• Support any specialist interest a candidate may have.
• Become an accredited educational supervisor.

Skills

MRCP or equivalent

Clinical training and experience in relevant specialty

Sub specialty expertise

Education

Higher Degree

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for a 12 month fixed-term full time (10PA) Consultant in Haematology post, to join a team of nine consultant haematologists in Bath. You will be working in a haematology department which is committed to providing high quality care and is at the forefront of innovative practice in the region. The role will provide opportunities for the successful candidate to contribute to a rapidly evolving department which delivers high intensity chemotherapy and autologous haematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

We encourage a specialist interest and will endeavour to accommodate this. The department is an active recruiter to an expanding trial portfolio. The department also has strong research links with major academic centres in the region, including the Universities of Bath, Bristol and West of England. The successful candidates would be encouraged to open additional clinical trials and develop their own research interests.

You would be expected to become an accredited educational supervisor. You must be registered medical practitioner and on, or eligible to join the Specialist register for Haematology within six months of the date of the advisory appointments committee.

Responsibilities

In this role you will develop a specialist interest to complement the roles of the existing consultant team, but the department will endeavour to support any specialist interest a candidate may have. Suitably qualified candidates may be eligible for an honorary academic appointment with the University of Bristol Medical School, to develop a research or specialist interest further. FRCPath or equivalent and M/FRCP are essential qualifications for this post. Any applicant looking to work less than full time would be very welcome to apply for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the employing body in consultation with consultant colleagues. There is a generous relocation fund available.

Qualifications

• MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher Degree

Clinical Experience

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialty.

Sub specialty expertise

• Sub specialty expertise to complement the current interests of the unit

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Details

Date posted: 22 December 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 427-7541365-A

Employer Details

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG

Website: https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)