Consultant Haematologist

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Consultant Haematologist

We are ideally looking for someone with an interest in Myeloid disorders, however applicants with other sub-specialty interests would also be considered.

The successful applicant will join our existing friendly team of haemato-oncology consultants (FTE 9) and participate in a 1:13 rota supported by a 2 tier SHO & SpR on call rota. The vacancy is for a full-time (10PA contract) consultant, however less than full time applicants will also be considered.

University Hospitals Dorset already employ a number of joint, clinical and laboratory based, academic/educational posts with Southampton and Bournemouth Universities and applicants wanting to pursue these opportunities are encouraged.

Main duties of the job

For further details about the job role and specific duties, please refer to the attached job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oWHO recognised Basic Medical Degree
  • oFull GMC with a licence to practise

Desirable

  • oMD or PhD is not a requirement but would be looked upon favourably

clinical experience

Essential

  • oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
  • oEvidence of experience and expertise in the diagnosis and management of haematological malignancies
  • oEvidence of the ability to offer expert clinical opinion in emergency and elective aspects of haematology taking full and independent responsibility for clinical decisions
  • Evidence of up to date skills in the management of patients with acute haematological emergencies and level 3 care
  • Confident in the diagnosis of haematological malignancies
  • Confident in routine laboratory haematology including bone marrow reporting
  • Evidence of an understanding of the structure of the NHS and how it works

research and Audit

Essential

  • oDemonstrate knowledge of the role of audit

Desirable

  • oPublications in refereed journals

Personal attributes

Essential

  • oEnquiring, critical approach to work
  • oCommitment to Continuing Medical Education

Desirable

  • oWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

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).

Closing Date: 16 August 2026

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