Locum Consultant in Haematology with a special interest in Myeloid: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

Swansea University Health Board is seeking to appoint to a replacement 10 session Locum Consultant Haematologist post in Myeloid who has a commitment to collaborative multidisciplinary working to achieve high quality patient care through implementing innovative service models to support delivery of performance targets whilst also safeguarding excellence in education/training and an appreciation of the need for and value of, high quality research.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be required to participate in specific sub-specialty clinics, as well as sharing in general Haematology duties for both outpatient reviews and inpatient attending responsibility. Current requirement is one in seven weeks attending on the Haematology ward, as well as providing consultant responsibility for delivering the Haematology on-call Rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered with the GMC
• Licensed to practice
• FRCPath
• On Specialist Register with GMC as a clinical Haematologist or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT

Desirable

• Higher degree MD/PHD

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff (“Working Together”)
• Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service (“Always Improving”)
• Values partnership with other agencies (“Working Together”)
• Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
• Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
• Experience of research in Haematology

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change (“Working Together”)
• Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare (“Caring for each other”)
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly (“Caring for each other”)
• Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service (“Always Improving”)
• Understands information systems and technology
• Clinical Skills in the management of Myeloid

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Ability to undertake on-call
• A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service (“Always Improving”)
• Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
• Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals

Closing Date: 15 September 2026