Locum Consultant in Haematology (Laboratory,Myeloid Disorders,Myeloma)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be expected to actively participate as a member of the UHS Haematology team, with a specific focus on laboratory haematology, myeloma and myeloid disorders.

Within the haematology laboratory team:

- Oversee laboratory reporting of blood films, bone marrow aspirates and trephine biopsies and other diagnostic specimens as appropriate- Oversee SI-HMDS reporting of haematological malignancies in collaboration with other consultants, clinical scientists and biomedical scientists- Supervision and training of junior medical staff, clinical scientists and biomedical scientists in laboratory medicine and SI-HMDS reporting- Attendance at diagnostic and clinical management MDT meetings- Active involvement in the development of the SI-HMDS service

Within the UHS myeloma and myeloid teams:

- Management of patients with myeloma and myeloid disorders in the day case and outpatient setting.- To discuss cases as appropriate at the Southampton leukaemia and myeloma MDTs- Active involvement in the recruitment and management of patients within clinical trials

Within the UHS Haematology Service:

- Undertaking the triage of new referrals and advice and guidance to primary care and the wider trust- Active involvement in the teaching of junior doctors and undergraduates

Interactions with other departments:

- Contributing to the development of referral and diagnostic pathways both for primary care and the wider hospital.- Contributing to the non-resident out of hours consultant cover for combined haemato-oncology and general haematology

Interaction within the region:

- Active collaboration with other colleagues in the region through MDT and network wide working- Development of regional diagnostic and referral pathways in collaboration with other colleagues

Teaching and Training:

- Active involvement in co-ordination of teaching and training within the department is strongly encouraged as part of this role- All consultants are expected to actively participate in teaching and training of junior medical and nursing staff and allied health professionals- All consultants are expected to clinically supervise junior medical staff- Involvement in educational supervision is expected, subject to General Medical Council requirements

What were looking for:

- MRCP and FRCPath (or equivalent)- An appropriate level of clinical experience and competence in clinical and laboratory haematology to practice independently at consultant level.

Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Interviews will be held on TBC

Job Reference; 188-MB80125-A

This vacancy closes on or before; 26/5/25

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MRCP and FRCPath (or equivalent)
• Must be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of clinical experience and competence in clinical and laboratory haematology to practice independently at consultant level
• Evidence of specific experience and/or training in myeloma and myeloid disorders
• 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
• Evidence of service improvement project

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Evidence of collaborative working within and between organisations
• Competence with information technology including remote working

Desirable

• Publications relating to haematology

Living the Trust values

Essential

• Each post holder is expected to ensure they live the values of: Patients First
• Each post holder is expected to ensure they live the values of: Working Together
• Each post holder is expected to ensure they live the values of: Always Improving

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)