Locum Consultant Haematologist

NHS; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant Haematologist in Bournemouth due to maternity leave coverage. The role involves joining a supportive team caring for haematological malignancies with options for engaging in joint academic posts. Applicants should possess a valid GMC license and meet qualifications equivalent to the UK CCT.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT.
• GMC registration is essential with expertise in haematology.
• An enquiring, critical approach to work and commitment to medical education is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 1:13 rota alongside other haematology consultants.
• Provide expert clinical opinions in haematology and manage emergencies.

Skills

Clinical training and experience

Diagnosis of haematological malignancies

Management of acute haematological emergencies

Bone marrow reporting

Understanding of NHS structure

Education

WHO recognised Basic Medical Degree

Full GMC with a licence to practise

MD or PhD (preferred but not required)

Job description

Job summary

Locum Consultant Haematologist - Interest in Lymphoma/CLL

Due to upcoming maternity leave, we have a 6 month Consultant Haematologist vacancy. We are ideally looking for someone with an interest in Lymphoma/CLL, however applicants with other sub-specialty interests would also be considered.

The successful applicant will join our existing friendly team of haemato-oncology consultants (FTE 9) and participate in a 1:13 rota supported by a 2 tier SHO & SpR on call rota. The vacancy is for a full-time (10PA contract) consultant, however less than full time applicants will also be considered.

University Hospitals Dorset already employ a number of joint, clinical and laboratory based, academic/educational posts with Southampton and Bournemouth Universities and applicants wanting to pursue these opportunities are encouraged.

Candidates must be on, or eligible for, the GMC specialist register, or be within 6 months of entry at time of interview.

Main duties of the job

For further details about the job role and specific duties, please refer to the attached job description

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

Details Date posted

28 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Locum

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

153-M3670

Job locations

Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

Job description Job responsibilities

For further details about the job role and specific duties, please refer to the attached job description

Job description Job responsibilities

For further details about the job role and specific duties, please refer to the attached job description

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• oWHO recognised Basic Medical Degree
• oFull GMC with a licence to practise

Desirable

• oMD or PhD is not a requirement but would be looked upon favourably

clinical experience Essential

• oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
• oEvidence of experience and expertise in the diagnosis and management of haematological malignancies
• oEvidence of the ability to offer expert clinical opinion in emergency and elective aspects of haematology taking full and independent responsibility for clinical decisions
• Evidence of up to date skills in the management of patients with acute haematological emergencies and level 3 care
• Confident in the diagnosis of haematological malignancies
• Confident in routine laboratory haematology including bone marrow reporting
• Evidence of an understanding of the structure of the NHS and how it works

research and Audit Essential

• oDemonstrate knowledge of the role of audit

Desirable

• oPublications in refereed journals

Personal attributes Essential

• oEnquiring, critical approach to work
• oCommitment to Continuing Medical Education

Desirable

• oWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• oWHO recognised Basic Medical Degree
• oFull GMC with a licence to practise

Desirable

• oMD or PhD is not a requirement but would be looked upon favourably

clinical experience Essential

• oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
• oEvidence of experience and expertise in the diagnosis and management of haematological malignancies
• oEvidence of the ability to offer expert clinical opinion in emergency and elective aspects of haematology taking full and independent responsibility for clinical decisions
• Evidence of up to date skills in the management of patients with acute haematological emergencies and level 3 care
• Confident in the diagnosis of haematological malignancies
• Confident in routine laboratory haematology including bone marrow reporting
• Evidence of an understanding of the structure of the NHS and how it works

research and Audit Essential

• oDemonstrate knowledge of the role of audit

Desirable

• oPublications in refereed journals

Personal attributes Essential

• oEnquiring, critical approach to work
• oCommitment to Continuing Medical Education

Desirable

• oWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Additional information 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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bournemouth Hospital

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)