Job summary
- Main area
- Haematology
- Grade
- Locum Consultant
- Contract
- 6 months (Fixed term 6 Months contract)
- Hours
- Part time - 9 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 188-MB11125
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- 109725 - 145478 Per annum
- Closing
- 23/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant Haematologist
Locum Consultant
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
This 6-month locum post is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic Haematology Team at University Hospital Southampton. We are looking for a team player with an interest in myeloma and general haematology, and enthusiasm for liaison haematology. You will work as part of the myeloma and combined haematology teams alongside other clinical and laboratory colleagues with specialist interests.
You will be joining our team of 21 consultants, who work closely alongside teams of resident doctors and specialist nurses covering all specialist areas of haematology. Our teams work with a range of regional services including oncology, paediatrics, obstetrics and major trauma.
Southampton lies adjacent to the beautiful New Forest and its beaches, and is close to the historic town of Winchester. There are direct transport links across the country, including London and Oxford. We collaborate with haematology colleagues across the Wessex and Thames Valley regions and there are opportunities to develop regional pathways. Our trust supports the development of consultants, including a Doctors’ Development Unit that provides mentoring and coaching.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main duties
• Management of patients with myeloma and related disorders in the inpatient, day case and outpatient setting.
• Management of patients referred for and treated with autologous stem cell transplant
• Inpatient ward attending on a 1:3 basis covering “combined haematology” including inpatient management of myeloma, myeloid and non-malignant haematology cases with support from subspecialty colleagues
• Undertaking the triage of new referrals and advice and guidance to primary care and the wider trust
• Management of patients in the general haematology outpatient clinic
• Contributing to the delivery of the consultative and liaison haematology service in association with other consultant colleagues and haematology trainees
• Participating in the non-resident 1:6 out of hours consultant rota for combined haematology.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Proposed interview date: 3rd December 2025
This vacancy closes on or before 23rd November 2025
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- 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)
- Evidence of specific experience and/or training in myeloma and general haematology
Desirable criteria
- CCT (haematology) or within 6 months of obtaining CCT on date of interview
- Recognised educational supervisor training
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD
- Publications relating to haematology
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- 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
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Demonstrate an appropriate level of clinical experience and competence in clinical and laboratory haematology to practice independently at consultant level
- Competence with information technology including remote working
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of service improvement project
Living Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Sara Boyce
- Job title
- Haematology Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07921954164
- Additional information
Dr Matthew Jenner, Cancer Care lead, Myeloma lead [email protected]
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