Job overview
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.
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Person specification
qualifications
Essential
- • WHO recognised Basic Medical Degree
- • Full GMC with a licence to practise
Desirable
- • MD or PhD is not a requirement but would be looked upon favourably
research and Audit
Essential
- • Demonstrate knowledge of the role of audit
Desirable
- • Publications in refereed journals
Personal attributes
Essential
- • Enquiring, critical approach to work
- • Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
Desirable
- • Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
clinical experience
Essential
- • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
- • Evidence of experience and expertise in the diagnosis and management of haematological malignancies
- • Evidence 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
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This advert is for Locum Consultant Haematologist with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, South West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Haematology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 Per annum. The contract type is Locum: 6 months. The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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