Job overview
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who will be able to help further develop our clinical and laboratory haematology service at Dorset County Hospital. The post holder will work with an inspiring team of colleagues across the whole range of Clinical and Laboratory Haematology, in outpatient and inpatient settings.
This is a part-time 8PA consultant post to join a team of 4 other Consultant Haematologists at Dorset County Hospital. The post holder will participate within the Clinical Haematology on-call on a 1:5 basis.
As the department grows, we are looking to move towards a model of sub-specialisation, and it is anticipated that the successful candidate will have a specialist interest in Myeloma.
Potential interview date: To be confirmed
Main duties of the job
- The post holder must have a general haematological knowledge and be able to deal with all haematological problems; with the opportunity to subspecialise. The post holder should have an interest in clinical trials and would have the opportunity to work with the research department to set up a portfolio of clinical trials.
- The post holder will be available for advice on management in conjunction with their colleagues on all aspects pertaining to clinical haematology including the advice and guidance email system for GPs
- The post holder will assume full clinical responsibility for the care of patients admitted under the arrangements within general medicine inpatient provision. The post holder is required to ensure, in consultation with colleagues, that adequate arrangements are made for cover of leave and off-duty periods. The internal cover when one consultant is away is to be cross covered by other consultants
- To be available on-call by arrangement with consultant colleagues to ensure continuous consultant supervision is provided with the haematology laboratory at all times, and for assistance with clinical pathology problems of consultant and junior medical staff out of hours within his/her own competence.
- To be available in the laboratory outside normal hours when this is judged to be necessary on professional grounds, particularly in the case of major accidents and catastrophes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full list of duties and suggested job plan are embedded within the job description attached to this role.
Person specification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to manage the demands of being a DGH based consultant Haematologist
- Experience of working within the NHS
Current Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfill the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification
Teaching and communication
Essential
- Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post
- Ability to present effectively to an audience Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via; CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6mths of interview CESR or European Community Rights
- An appropriate higher surgical/medical qualification
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via; CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6mths of interview for appointment to substantive consultant role) CESR or European Community Rights
Team Working and Service Development
Essential
- Evidence of recent collaborative working in a service development or improvement
Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance
Essential
- Understanding the principles of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of participation in recent relevant audit
Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision
Essential
- Evidence of management experience & service change
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This advert is for Consultant Haematologist with special interest in Myeloma with Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester, South West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Haematology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Dependant on experience. The contract type is Permanent: Full time or part-time considered. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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