Locum consultant Paediatric Haematologist/Oncologist | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Nottingham is seeking a 10PA Locum Consultant in Paediatric Haematology or Oncology. This role involves providing inpatient care for patients with leukaemia and solid tumours, within a supportive consultant team. Applicants should have specific training in either field and hold GMC registration. The position is open to flexible working arrangements and offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment with strong ties to academia.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC with entry to the specialist register expected within 6 months.
• CESR expected within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care to the haematology and oncology service.
• Manage specific patients with leukaemia and solid tumours.
• Participate in flexible arrangements if desired.

Skills

Specific training in paediatric haematology or oncology

GMC registration

Job description

Overview

We are excited to announce a 10PA Locum Consultant position in Paediatric Haematology or Paediatric Oncology at Nottingham University Hospitals. This role, due to a paediatric haematology expansion, is for 10 months, with a possibility of extension, and is open to oncology applicants.

The duties will depend on the candidate's experience, prioritizing leukaemia and solid tumours. Our EMCYPICS serves as a principal treatment center for malignant haematology across Nottingham and Leicester, with around 140 new malignant cases annually. Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is a Specialist Haemoglobinopathies Team and part of the East Midlands Sickle and Thalassemia network, as well as a Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre.

Our inpatient unit includes a Teenage Cancer Trust area, daycare facilities, and paediatric intensive care access, with post-autologous stem cell transplant care in partnership with Sheffield.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the consultant team to provide inpatient care to the haematology and oncology service on a 1 in 7.5 service week basis.
• Manage specific named patients with leukaemia and solid tumours.
• Role is for 10 PAs; applications from those wishing to consider job share or more flexible arrangements are invited and can be discussed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Specific training in either paediatric haematology or paediatric oncology.
• Fully registered with the GMC with entry to the specialist register for haematology or oncology expected within 6 months or a CESR expected within 1 year.
• Please refer to the job description for full details.

Team and Environment

The successful applicant will join a friendly and collaborative team of 8 consultant haematologists and oncologists. We have strong links with the University of Nottingham, with two team members holding academic appointments. There are currently 3 consultants covering the haematology service with leads for leukaemia, haemostasis and red cell disorders. A haemostasis consultant supports both children and adults with bleeding disorders. The wider paediatric team includes general paediatrics, nephrology, rheumatology, metabolic, gastroenterology, intensive care, and interests in cardiology. We have excellent links with paediatric surgery with dedicated theatre time for line insertions and twice-weekly bone marrow/intrathecal lists. Nottingham and the surrounding area offer a high quality of life with good schools and transport Links to major cities.

Additional Information

Nottingham and the surrounding area is a hidden gem with excellent transport links to other major cities. For further information regarding the post, please refer to the job description & personal specification. Enquiries and visits are very welcome.

This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025.