Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Locum Consultant in Haematology to join our friendly and enthusiastic team at the North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) as maternity leave cover. An enthusiastic and forward-thinking consultant will work within a supportive team covering North Cumbria.
Any applicant who is unable for personal reasons to work full time will be eligible to be considered for this post on a part-time basis. Visits can be arranged for candidates and their families in order to appreciate the quality of life our Hospitals and the surrounding area can offer. Applicants must hold valid registration with the GMC.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at the Cumberland Infirmary but working as an integrated service covering West Cumberland Hospital. The successful applicant will complement our team of existing haematologists and nurses, together providing level 2A Clinical Haematology care for NCIC patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role and requirements.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of, and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Experience of supervising SpR’s
- Teaching of non-medical health professionals.
- Educational Qualification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in the relevant specialty, equivalent to that required to gain entry to the UK Certificate of Completed Training (CCT) in Pathology.
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in Pathology
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Desirable
- APLS
- ATLS
- Inter-hospital transfer training
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration (and with a current licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- FRCPath (Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists) or equivalent.
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- CCT or CESR
Management and Administrative
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of Clinical Haematology service.
- Ability to cover on call.
Communication skills and abilities
Essential
- Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
- Approachable and effective Multi-disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
- Team loyalty
- Positive approach to lessons learnt
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Presentation skills
Research, Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Experience of audit management
Desirable
- Publications in referred journals
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Continued Professional / Personal Development
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning.
- Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance.
- Participation in appropriate peer review processes.
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This advert is for Locum Clinical Haematology Consultant with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Cumberland Infirmary. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Haematology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is 10 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.
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