Locum Consultant in Haematology

Locum Consultant in Haematology

Employer University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

Location

Barrow-in-Furness

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 per annum pro rata

Advert expiry date 22 Oct 2026

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Profession Specialist doctor, Haematology (including blood transfusion), Locum Doctor

Grade Consultant

Contract Type Fixed Contract

Hours Full Time

Setting Hospital

Job Details

We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious and dynamic individual to join our committed and well-integrated multidisciplinary team, providing high standard care.

This post is for a 2 year fixed term Locum Consultant Haematologist responsible for delivering comprehensive clinical care to patients with a wide range of blood disorders, including haematological malignancy. The role also involves providing specialist advice on all aspects of haematology to colleagues across the Trust and in Primary Care.

The successful applicant will be based at Furness General Hospital, with flexibility to work across Trust sites, including Royal Lancaster Infirmary. Outpatient activity will include general haematology clinics, with the opportunity to develop a sub-specialist interest. Clinics are delivered within oncology units across the three sites, in close proximity to chemotherapy delivery areas.

This is a full-time 10 PA post with 2 additional programmed activities (APA), subject to negotiation and reviewed annually through the job planning process. Applicants are encouraged to clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification within their application.

Main duties of the job The postholder will provide full clinical care for patients with haematological conditions, including haematological malignancy. They will deliver specialist haematology advice to colleagues within the Trust and in Primary Care, supporting safe and effective patient management.

The role includes contributing to clinical laboratory services at Furness General Hospital and Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The appointee will also participate in the consultant on-call rota, providing cover across all Trust hospitals.

A whole-time equivalent consultant would typically undertake three general haematology outpatient clinics per week, alongside developing and maintaining a sub-specialist interest aligned to service needs.

There will be an expectation for the successful candidate to participate in a 1 in 5/6 on-call rota, which attracts an additional 1 PA and a 5% supplement.

About us The Hospitals are situated on the edge of the Lake District National Park, surrounded by an area of outstanding natural beauty offering superb outdoor and recreational activities, related to the sea, lakes, fells and countryside.

UHMBhas a keen interest and extensive involvement in Medical and Dental Education at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.

We work in partnership with Health EnglandNorth West(HEENW), the General Medical Council (GMC) and our local medical schools,to provide quality education and training which meets the requirements of these regulatory bodies as well as the Trust's high standards of patient care.

UHMBT provide clinical placements for Medical Students fromLancaster Medical School and Medical Students and StudentPhysician Associates from the University of Central Lancashire. We also provide training for ourdoctors in training, specialty doctors and GP trainees as well as supporting the development of our consultant educators.

Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website

Person Specification

• Qualifications/Skills

• Essential

• Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC.

• Evidence of higher specialist training and experience in Haematology equivalent to UK CCT/CESR standards.

• Desirable

• MRCP or equivalent MRCPath (Haematology)

• Specialist Registration, or within 6 months of award at time of interview.

• Accredited specialist in Haematology (or within 6 months of gaining CCT) or equivalent

Experience

• Essential

• Experience in managing acutely unwell general medical patients / Core Medical Training

• Broad training in all aspects of clinical and laboratory haematology

• Research and Audit

• Essential

• Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit

• Education and Teaching

• Essential

• Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students and doctors

• Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent

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