Locum Consultant in General Haematology
3185
Posted: 26/08/2025
- £109,725 - £145,478
- UK, South Coast, South East, South West
- Fixed
Role Summary
We are seeking a Consultant Haematologist to join a dynamic, integrated Haematology department across five hospital sites within University Hospitals South of England. The successful applicant will become part of a collaborative team of seven consultants, supported by Clinical Nurse Specialists, specialist trainees, and a staff grade doctor.
This is an exciting time to join, with services being reconfigured to provide a cohesive, clinically led model. The postholder will have a unique opportunity to shape the future development of the department and will be encouraged to establish a specialist interest that complements existing expertise. Interests in malignant haematology or haemostasis and thrombosis are particularly welcomed.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient care for haematology patients up to BCSH level 2B.
- Deliver outpatient clinics (new and follow-up patients).
- Participate in MDTs, departmental meetings, audit, and guideline development.
- Undertake bone marrow reporting, intrathecal chemotherapy administration, and supervision of trainees in blood film and bone marrow procedures.
- Provide consultative advice to colleagues across hospital and primary care settings.
- Engage in teaching, educational meetings, and journal clubs.
- Maintain involvement in clinical trials and research, with opportunities to contribute to high-profile national studies.
- Uphold professional development, appraisal, and revalidation requirements.
- Act as a departmental leader, supporting governance, audit, and service development initiatives.
Clinical Services
- Established BCSH level 2B treatment centres with a broad haemato-oncology practice.
- Comprehensive care in general haematology, including obstetrics, paediatrics, transfusion medicine, and haemostasis/thrombosis.
- Accredited Haemophilia Centre with close links to tertiary Comprehensive Care Centres.
- Strong network of tertiary referrals for complex cases, transplant, and radiotherapy.
- Anticoagulation services led by specialist nursing teams with consultant oversight.
- Paediatric oncology and leukaemia services delivered in liaison with Southampton and local paediatric consultants.
Research & Teaching
- Active clinical trials portfolio across malignant and non-malignant haematology.
- Dedicated research support team with strong track record in national trial recruitment.
Regular clinical governance sessions, journal clubs, teaching programmes, and an active audit portfolio.
Example Plan
| Day | Time | Type of Work | Location (Ward / Site) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | am 08:30 | Weekend Handover and Ward round (when attending 1/6 weeks) | Ward |
| pm 13:00 | Day Unit | Site | |
| Tuesday | am 08:30 | Haematology Clinic | Outpatient Clinic |
| pm 13:00 | Admin | Office | |
| Wednesday | am 08:30 | Departmental meeting Haematology Clinic (new patients) | Meeting Room / Outpatient Clinic |
| pm 13:00 | Medical Grand Round Laboratory | Lecture Theatre / Laboratory | |
| Thursday | am 08:30 | Haematology Clinic | Outpatient Clinic |
| pm 13:00 | Ward referrals | Ward | |
| Friday | am 08:30 | Ward round Case review meeting (medical imaging) MDT Haematology and lymphoma | Ward / Radiology / MDT Room |
| pm 13:00 | SPA | Office | |
| Saturday | am 08:30 | Ward round when attending (1 in 6) | Ward |
| pm | — | — | |
| Sunday | am | — | — |
| pm | — | — |
Alice Howe
Executive Recruitment Consultant