# Consultant Haematologist (Myeloma & Liaison Haematology)

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Southampton
- **Region:** South East
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Medical doctor
- **Speciality:** Haematology
- **Grade:** Consultant
- **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-21T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-05-21T23:02:08.953Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hampshire/Southampton/University_Hospital_Southampton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Haematology/Haematology-v8026249
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8026249?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhs.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

### Main duties of the job

This consultant post is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic Haematology Team at UHS and further develop our regional myeloma and plasma cell disorders services. We are looking for an enthusiastic haematologist with a demonstrable interest in myeloma and plasma cell disorders, ideally with a track record of clinical and/or scientific research. The post would be ideal for a candidate who wishes to be actively involved in the autologous transplant service for myeloma as well as further developing the clinical trials portfolio. The post will also suit someone with an interest in general and liaison haematology who enjoys team working. You will work as part of the myeloma, myeloid and general haematology team.

UHS haematology services are based at the Southampton General Hospital site and consists of 21 consultants, who work closely alongside teams of resident doctors, specialist nurses and laboratory scientists covering all areas of haematology.

Southampton lies adjacent to the beautiful New Forest and its beaches and is close to the historic town of Winchester. There are direct transport links across the country, including London and Oxford. We collaborate with haematology colleagues and other specialist services across the Wessex and Thames Valley regions.

Our trust supports the development of consultants, including a Doctors’ Development Unit that provides mentoring and coaching.

Please see the Consultant Brochure which provides further information.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be expected to actively participate as a member of the UHS Haematology team, with a specific focus on myeloma and general & liaison haematology.

Job responsibilities will include:

- Management of patients with myeloma and related disorders in the inpatient, day case and outpatient setting including those undergoing autologous stem cell transplant
- Active involvement in the recruitment and management of myeloma patients within clinical trials
- Triage and outpatient management of general haematology patients
- Inpatient attending on a 1:3.5 basis covering “combined haematology” including inpatient management of myeloma, myeloid and non-malignant haematology cases with support from subspecialty colleagues.
- Participating in a 1 in 7 'combined haematology' on call rota
- Oversee the development and delivery of liaison, referral and diagnostic pathways both for primary care and the wider hospital.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

Informal pre-interview visits are strongly encouraged.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION   The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

This vacancy closes on or before 21st June 2026

## Job Details

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

## Job Description

This consultant post is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic Haematology Team at UHS and further develop our regional myeloma and plasma cell disorders services. We are looking for an enthusiastic haematologist with a demonstrable interest in myeloma and plasma cell disorders, ideally with a track record of clinical and/or scientific research. The post would be ideal for a candidate who wishes to be actively involved in the autologous transplant service for myeloma as well as further developing the clinical trials portfolio. The post will also suit someone with an interest in general and liaison haematology who enjoys team working. You will work as part of the myeloma, myeloid and general haematology team.

UHS haematology services are based at the Southampton General Hospital site and consists of 21 consultants, who work closely alongside teams of resident doctors, specialist nurses and laboratory scientists covering all areas of haematology.

Southampton lies adjacent to the beautiful New Forest and its beaches and is close to the historic town of Winchester. There are direct transport links across the country, including London and Oxford. We collaborate with haematology colleagues and other specialist services across the Wessex and Thames Valley regions.

Our trust supports the development of consultants, including a Doctors’ Development Unit that provides mentoring and coaching.

Please see the Consultant Brochure which provides further information.

## Responsibilities

You will be expected to actively participate as a member of the UHS Haematology team, with a specific focus on myeloma and general & liaison haematology.

Job responsibilities will include:

- Management of patients with myeloma and related disorders in the inpatient, day case and outpatient setting including those undergoing autologous stem cell transplant
- Active involvement in the recruitment and management of myeloma patients within clinical trials
- Triage and outpatient management of general haematology patients
- Inpatient attending on a 1:3.5 basis covering “combined haematology” including inpatient management of myeloma, myeloid and non-malignant haematology cases with support from subspecialty colleagues.
- Participating in a 1 in 7 'combined haematology' on call rota
- Oversee the development and delivery of liaison, referral and diagnostic pathways both for primary care and the wider hospital.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

Informal pre-interview visits are strongly encouraged.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

This vacancy closes on or before 21st June 2026

## Person Specification

### Living Trust Values

**Essential**

- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working  Together

### Aptitudes and skills

**Essential**

- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues  (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet  deadlines
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various  circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Must be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of clinical experience and competence in  clinical and laboratory haematology to practice independently at consultant level
- Evidence of specific experience and/or training in myeloma

**Desirable**

- Evidence of service improvement project

### Qualifications, Training & Experience

**Essential**

- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- MRCP and FRCPath (or equivalent)

**Desirable**

- CCT (haematology) or within 6 months of  obtaining CCT on date of interview
- Recognised educational supervisor training
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD
- Publications relating to haematology

## Documents

- [job description & person specification (pdf, 318.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10313228)

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