# Locum Haematology Consultant - Acute Leukaemia & Stem Cell Transplant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-haematology-consultant-acute-leukaemia-and-stem-cell-transplant/d1c7141a-072e-4b0b-b6fc-2af9ec8ea36f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-haematology-consultant-acute-leukaemia-and-stem-cell-transplant/d1c7141a-072e-4b0b-b6fc-2af9ec8ea36f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Southampton General Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Haematology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (2 posts - 1 12-month and 1 6-month post) - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-11-12T09:50:40.926Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8433123 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8433123?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. Job Title: Locum Consultant Haematologist with an Interest in Acute Leukaemia and Stem Cell Transplant Start Date: Feb 2027 Contract Type: Fixed term – Maternity Cover Fixed Term End Date: 1. 12 month contract 2, 6 month contract Further details about the role can be found in the job description below. ### Main duties of the job We are looking for two locum haematologists with an interest in acute leukaemia and stem cell transplant. One post will be for 6 month and a second post for 12-months. The posts are available from February 2027. There is a plan for a substantive appointment in 2027. The JACIE accredited Wessex Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Service (WBMTCT) Programme has been providing an allogeneic transplant programme since 2001 with a catchment population of 3.7 million. The programme performs approximately 140 autologous transplants and approximately 60-70 allogeneic transplants per year. The CAR-T programme started in 2021 and been growing since. Our transplant outcomes are consistently ranked one of the best in Europe. The post offers wide experience in the management of patients with haematological malignancies and stem cell transplantation, including teenage and young adult patients. This includes: - Management of allogeneic transplant patients in inpatient, outpatient and day unit - Inpatient attending on a 1:4 basis covering acute leukaemia, BMT and cell therapies - 1:6 non-resident out of hours consultant cover for acute leukaemia BMT and cell therapies - Active involvement with the delivery and development of the WBMTCT service - Participation in the laboratory diagnosis of haematological malignancies ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation. You will work as part of the Bone Marrow Transplant/Cellular Therapy teams alongside other clinical colleagues with specialist interests. What you'll do: Within the WBMTCT team: - Management of patients with acute leukaemia and those undergoing allogenic stem cell transplant in the inpatient, day case and outpatient setting. - Review new allogenic stem cell transplant referrals from across the region - Management of related donor service - To discuss cases as appropriate at the Southampton leukaemia and myeloma MDT - Active involvement in the recruitment and management of patients within clinical trials - Participate in clinical service development and accreditation process of the unit Within the UHS Haematology Service: - Review of blood films and bone marrow samples - Participation in the laboratory diagnosis of haematological malignancies - Teaching and supervision of haematology trainees Interaction within the region: - Active collaboration with other colleagues in the region through MDT and network wide working - Contribution to the regional diagnostic and referral pathways in collaboration with other colleagues What we’re looking for: - MRCP and FRCPath (or equivalent) - An appropriate level of clinical experience and competence in acute leukaemia and stem cell transplant to practice independently at consultant level. Personal attributes: - Enthusiastic individual who is keen to contribute to the busy service of WBMTCT - Able to work well in the team and motivate others - The department is keen to grow potential individuals that have interest in research, medical education and support development in improving clinical pathways. A pre-interview meeting to discuss the role is strongly encouraged. Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Proposed interview date: 9th December 2026 This vacancy closes on or before 29th November 2026 ### 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 ### 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 - Evidence of collaborative working within and between organisations - Competence with information technology including remote working - Ability to practice independently at consultant level **Desirable** - Evidence of service improvement project - Publications relating to haematology ### Living the Trust Values **Essential** - Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First - Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Always Improving - Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Working Together ### 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) - Must be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of clinical experience and competence in clinical and laboratory Haematology - Evidence of specific experience and/or training in stem cell transplant and cellular therapies - Experience in teaching and training undergraduate medical students and/or postgraduate doctors and other health professionals **Desirable** - CCT (Haematology) or within 6 months of obtaining CCT on date of interview - Recognised educational supervisor training - Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD ## Documents - [188-mb31126 - jd & ps (pdf, 420.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10768095) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.