Job overview
University Hospitals Sussex are delighted to offer the position of a full (or part) time Specialty Doctor in Haematology for a period of 12 months (from 2 September 2026 to 2 September 2027) to cover maternity leave to work alongside our team of 6 Haematologists, 3 Specialty Registrar’s and 5 Haematology Specialist nurses in the Western half of the trust. This position is based primarily in Worthing Hospital on the beautiful South Coast. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward looking colleague to work within our close knit team.
The Haematology department provides an extensive haemato-oncology practice to level 2b care, as well as general haematology incl obstetrics and paediatrics, transfusion medicine and is a UKHCDO accredited Haemophilia Centre
This post offers an excellent opportunity to further develop an interest in Haematology and the successful candidate will be expected to have some experience in managing haematology patients in both a ward and outpatient setting.
Main duties of the job
To support the Haematology team in providing full clinical care to those with blood disorders and inpatient care to those with haematological malignancy up to and including BSCH level 2B care.
To support colleagues with specialist advice on all aspects of Haematology both within the trust and in primary care.
To provide clinical support to the Haematology Laboratory
To actively engage in departmental meetings, clinical governance and teaching to our resident doctors
To become actively involved in our Haematology trials portfolio
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To support the Haematology team in providing full clinical care to those with blood disorders and inpatient care to those with haematological malignancy up to and including BSCH level 2B care.
To support colleagues with specialist advice on all aspects of Haematology both within the trust and in primary care.
To provide clinical support to the Haematology Laboratory
To actively engage in departmental meetings, clinical governance and teaching to our resident doctors
To become actively involved in our Haematology trials portfolio
Provisional interviews - July/August 2026
** This post may close earlier if we receive sufficient number of applications**
Person specification
Knowledge
Desirable
- • Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Teaching Skills
Essential
- • Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- • Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- • Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research Experience
- Publications
- Prizes & Honours
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- • Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- • Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- • Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- • Basic medical degree • or appropriate specialist qualification
- • Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- • Four years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty
Desirable
- • Postgraduate qualification
- • MRCP
- • FCRPath part 1 or equivalent
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- • Experience breaking bad news and/or delivering complex cancer diagnosis
- • Understanding of clinical risk management
Desirable
- • Working within a haematology department or has experience looking after haematology patients
- • Has experience looking after patients receiving chemotherapy and/ or has experience prescribing chemotherapy
- • Experience reporting blood films
- • Experience performing bone marrow procedures
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
Essential
- • Appropriate progression of career to date
- • Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Senior Doctor roles in Worthing
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Fixed Term Specialty Doctor Haematology (12 months) with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing, South East, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Haematology role. The advertised salary is £63,696 - £102,689 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover). The application deadline is 24 Jul 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (10 Jul 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.