Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Haematologist with special interest in Myeloma

The closing date is 25 August 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who will be able to help further develop our clinical and laboratory haematology service at Dorset County Hospital. The post holder will work with an inspiring team of colleagues across the whole range of Clinical and Laboratory Haematology, in outpatient and inpatient settings.

This is a full-time 10 PA consultant post to join a team of 4 other Consultant Haematologists at Dorset County Hospital. The post holder will participate within the Clinical Haematology on-call on a 1:5 basis.

As the department grows, we are looking to move towards a model of sub-specialisation, and it is anticipated that the successful candidate will have a specialist interest in Myeloma.

Main duties of the job

The post holder must have a general haematological knowledge and be able to deal with all haematological problems; with the opportunity to subspecialise. The post holder should have an interest in clinical trials and would have the opportunity to work with the research department to set up a portfolio of clinical trials.

The post holder will be available for advice on management in conjunction with their colleagues on all aspects pertaining to clinical haematology including the advice and guidance email system for GPs.

The post holder will assume full clinical responsibility for the care of patients admitted under the arrangements within general medicine inpatient provision. The post holder is required to ensure, in consultation with colleagues, that adequate arrangements are made for cover of leave and off-duty periods. The internal cover when one consultant is away is to be cross covered by other consultants.

To be available on-call by arrangement with consultant colleagues to ensure continuous consultant supervision is provided with the haematology laboratory at all times, and for assistance with clinical pathology problems of consultant and junior medical staff out of hours within his/her own competence.

To be available in the laboratory outside normal hours when this is judged to be necessary on professional grounds, particularly in the case of major accidents and catastrophes.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Details

Date posted

25 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

405-MD2553COHA

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full list of duties and suggested job plan are embedded within the job description attached to this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full list of duties and suggested job plan are embedded within the job description attached to this role.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
  • An appropriate higher surgical/medical qualification
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via; CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6mths of interview for appointment to substantive consultant role) CESR or European Community Rights

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of the ability to manage the demands of being a DGH based consultant Haematologist
  • Experience of working within the NHS

Current Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfill the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification

Management, Training & Organisational Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of management experience & service change

Teaching and Communication

Essential

  • Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post
  • Ability to present effectively to an audience Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to communicate effectively

Team Working and Service Development

Essential

  • Evidence of recent collaborative working in a service development or improvement

Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Understanding the principles of Clinical Governance
  • Evidence of participation in recent relevant audit
Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
  • An appropriate higher surgical/medical qualification
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via; CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6mths of interview for appointment to substantive consultant role) CESR or European Community Rights

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of the ability to manage the demands of being a DGH based consultant Haematologist
  • Experience of working within the NHS

Current Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfill the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification

Management, Training & Organisational Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of management experience & service change

Teaching and Communication

Essential

  • Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post
  • Ability to present effectively to an audience Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to communicate effectively

Team Working and Service Development

Essential

  • Evidence of recent collaborative working in a service development or improvement

Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Understanding the principles of Clinical Governance
  • Evidence of participation in recent relevant audit

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).

Additional information

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Haematology Consultant (Clinical Lead)

Dr Richard Karim

richard.karim@dchft.nhs.uk

01305255841

Details

Date posted

25 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

405-MD2553COHA

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


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