Locum Consultant Haematologist

Job summary

Locum Consultant Haematologist

6 month Consultant Haematologist vacancy. We are ideally looking for someone with an interest in Myeloid disorders, 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.

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.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

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