Locum Haematology Consultant – Acute Leukaemia & Stem Cell Transplant: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Locum Consultant Haematologist with an Interest in Acute Leukaemia and Stem Cell Transplant

Start Date: Feb 2027

Contract Type: Fixed term – Maternity Cover

Fixed Term End Date: 1. 12 month contract 2, 6 month contract

Further details about the role can be found in the job description below.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for two locum haematologists with an interest in acute leukaemia and stem cell transplant. One post will be for 6 month and a second post for 12-months. The posts are available from February 2027. There is a plan for a substantive appointment in 2027.

The JACIE accredited Wessex Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Service (WBMTCT) Programme has been providing an allogeneic transplant programme since 2001 with a catchment population of 3.7 million. The programme performs approximately 140 autologous transplants and approximately 60-70 allogeneic transplants per year. The CAR-T programme started in 2021 and been growing since. Our transplant outcomes are consistently ranked one of the best in Europe.

The post offers wide experience in the management of patients with haematological malignancies and stem cell transplantation, including teenage and young adult patients. This includes:

– Management of allogeneic transplant patients in inpatient, outpatient and day unit

– Inpatient attending on a 1:4 basis covering acute leukaemia, BMT and cell therapies

– 1:6 non-resident out of hours consultant cover for acute leukaemia BMT and cell therapies

– Active involvement with the delivery and development of the WBMTCT service

– Participation in the laboratory diagnosis of haematological malignancies

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• MRCP and FRCPath (or equivalent)
• Must be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of clinical experience and competence in clinical and laboratory Haematology
• Evidence of specific experience and/or training in stem cell transplant and cellular therapies
• 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

Aptitudes and Skills

Essential

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Evidence of collaborative working within and between organisations
• Competence with information technology including remote working
• Ability to practice independently at consultant level

Desirable

• Evidence of service improvement project
• Publications relating to haematology

Living the Trust Values

Essential

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First
• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Always Improving
• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Working Together

Closing Date: 29 November 2026