Locum Consultant Haematologist with interest in Haemoglobinopathy | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London seeks a locum Consultant Haematologist for a 6-month fixed-term position. The role involves providing specialist care, performing outpatient clinics, and managing referrals. The ideal candidate will be responsible for clinical duties and have a consultant-level qualification in Haematology. This will be a rewarding opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Consultant Haematologist.
• Experience in managing patients with Haemoglobinopathy.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical care and teaching excellence.
• Manage referrals and provide specialist services.
• Communicate effectively with clinical teams and GP services.

Skills

Clinical Haematology

Patient Care

Liaison and Communication

Education

Consultant level qualification in Haematology

Job description

Overview

Advert for locum Consultant Haematologist with a specialist interest in Haemoglobinopathy. 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract.

Bart’s Health is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated consultant haematologist to join the team. This is a 10 PA 6-month fixed term post to cover a career break. Clinical activity is based at Royal London Hospital working alongside a team of 4 consultants, 3 CNS and rotational SPRs and SHO. Administrative support will be provided. In addition, the Haemoglobinopathy team sits within the wider Clinical Haematology MDT. Administrative support will be provided.

The post includes 1.0 PA of additional SPA that can be used by the post-holder to develop services in an area of interest.

For further information please contact: Dr Filipa Barroso - BARROSO, Filipa (BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST) [e-mail]

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received; therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Responsibilities

• To be an active member of the department and help deliver the departmental mission of excellence in clinical care and teaching.
• Continuing responsibility for providing a specialist service for the patients referred into the department in line with Trust and NHS targets, including performing all administrative duties associated with patient care.
• Liaison and communication with the Clinical Director, the Lead Clinician, and the Service Manager.
• Outpatient clinics, for patients cared for in the general haematology service based at Whipps Cross Hospital.
• Chemotherapy clinics.
• To provide evidence-based care for all out-patients and to accept personal responsibility for the total clinical care of the patients referred to them.
• To help provide triaging/vetting of general haematology referrals and advice and guidance to local GPs.

About the role and organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.

To promote changes that will improve the delivery of service to patients. To attend relevant management meetings. To participate actively in the provision of evidence-based care and to liaise effectively with General Practitioners, community services, and other appropriate healthcare agencies. To participate in Clinical Governance and Audit. To participate in the Trust’s clinical governance activities, and to encourage and foster improvements in the quality and standards of clinical services. To participate in strategies which ensure that targets are reached and in the collection of data.

Advert closing

This advert closes on Friday 28 Nov 2025.