Locum Consultant Haematologist - Lab Consultant with an interest in Myeloma

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Locum Consultant Haematologist with a focus on Myeloma. This role offers the opportunity to work within a friendly team of haematology consultants, contributing to both laboratory work and clinical duties. The position involves participating in a 1-in-13 on-call rota and leading laboratory initiatives. With a commitment to providing high-quality health services, this organization is investing in state-of-the-art facilities to enhance patient care. If you are passionate about haematology and eager to make a difference in patient outcomes, this position is an exciting opportunity to further your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be on the GMC specialist register or eligible within 6 months.
• Trained in haematology malignancies and confident in laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Primarily laboratory-based with one myeloma clinic per week.
• Lead the Dorset HMDS and be the laboratory lead.

Skills

Management of Haematology malignancies

Routine laboratory haematology

Clinical decision-making

Expert clinical opinion

Teaching experience

Education

WHO recognised Basic Medical Degree

Full and Specialist registration in haematology

Certificate of completion of training (CCT)

MD or PhD

Job description

Locum Consultant Haematologist - Lab Consultant with an interest in Myeloma

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area Haematology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Locum: 12 months Hours Part time - 8.5 sessions per week (Plus on call (1 in 13)) Job ref 153-M3590

Department name 4. UHD - Medical Recruitment Site Bournemouth and Poole Town Bournemouth Salary £105,504 - £139,882 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/02/2025 23:59

As University Hospitals Dorset, we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

Job overview

Laboratory Consultant with an interest in Myeloma (8.5 PA)

The successful candidate 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. This is currently an 8.5 PA role and it is hoped in the future this could be expanded to 10PA.

The post-holder will be primarily laboratory-based, but will be required to do one myeloma clinic a week and contribute to a 1-in-13 on-call rota.

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

The post-holder will be primarily laboratory-based, but will be required to do one myeloma clinic a week and contribute to a 1-in-13 on-call rota. It is anticipated the post-holder will lead the Dorset HMDS and also be the laboratory lead.

Person specification

Qualifications

• WHO recognised Basic Medical Degree
• Full and Specialist registration in haematology (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• Certificate of completion of training (CCT)
• MD or PhD is not a requirement but would be looked upon favourably

Clinical experience

• Trained in the management of Haematology malignancies
• Confident in routine laboratory haematology including bone marrow reporting
• Evidence of the ability to offer expert clinical opinion in emergency and elective aspects of haematology taking full and independent responsibility for clinical decisions
• A specialist interest in the management of Myeloma disorders

Research and Audit

• Demonstrate knowledge of the role of audit
• Publications in refereed journals

Teaching Experience

• Evidence of formal undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Please note: Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dr Renata Walewska Job title Consultant Haematologist and clinical lead Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0300 019 4803