Job summary
- Main area
- Specialty Doctor
- Grade
- Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term 12 month contract)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 430-CC26-1078A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Haematology - Med Staff (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £63,696 - £102,689 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/09/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 15/10/2026
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor in Haematology
Specialty Doctor
At Milton Keynes University Hospital, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment where teamwork and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to live our Trust values and behaviours every day, creating a culture where everyone feels heard and valued.
MKUH staff's Motivation and Involvement scores are among the highest in our peer group, showing that our people feel inspired and included in decision-making (Staff Survey, 2024).
Our benefits
We believe in recognising and rewarding the amazing contribution of our staff and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:
- Free on-site parking including EV charging
- Complimentary refreshments
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounted gym membership
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Generous annual leave, with the option to bank holiday entitlement
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- On-site nursery (charges apply)
- A wide-ranging staff health and wellbeing programme including EAP
- VIVUP products to support your mental, physical, and financial Wellbeing
Job overview
We are pleased to invite applications for a Specialty Doctor in Haematology (1-year fixed-term contract) to join our friendly and dynamic team of Haematologists at Milton Keynes University Hospital.
This is an exciting time to join the team, as a new, purpose-built Cancer Centre opened in early 2020 and a brand-new Radiotherapy Centre opened in Spring 2025, providing fantastic facilities for our Haematology and Oncology patients.
Our haematology service is well established and forward-thinking, comprising: 6 consultants, 1 specialty doctor, 3 resident doctors and 6 clinical nurse specialists. The team delivers level 2B care, including administration of bispecific antibody therapy.
This is a 1-year fixed-term post. It is suitable for doctors with a specialist interest in haematology or seeking to gain further experience in haematology. The post is based in Milton Keynes, and the post-holder will rotate with the other middle grades across the ward, Macmillan Day unit, outpatient clinics and laboratory cover.
Main duties of the job
This post involves daily management of haematology inpatients and referrals from other specialties. The post-holder will also provide cover for the day unit to review and manage patients on chemotherapy who are unwell and perform procedures including bone marrows, intrathecal chemotherapy administration (subject to training and approval) and chemotherapy prescriptions. The post holder will also participate in haematology clinics which cover a wide spectrum of haematological malignancies and general disorders. You will have the opportunity to be involved in research and attend multi-disciplinary team meetings.
We offer support for teaching, education, research and audit, ensuring you can develop professionally within a collaborative environment.
You must be a fully registered medical practitioner with the GMC or be eligible to obtain full GMC registration within 3 months (or within 6 months for non-EEA applicants). You will have a minimum of four years' postgraduate training, with a minimum of 12 months in a relevant specialty.
Working for our organisation
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will participate in haematology clinics which cover a wide spectrum of haematological malignancies and general/ non-malignant disorders.
The post holder will also provide cover for the day unit to review and manage patients on chemotherapy who are unwell and perform procedures including bone marrows, intrathecal chemotherapy administration (subject to training and approval) and chemotherapy prescriptions. The post holder will also participate in haematology clinics which cover a wide spectrum of haematological malignancies and general/ non-malignant disorders. You will have the opportunity to be involved in research and attend multi-disciplinary team meetings.
There will be an opportunity for involvement in research and audit and time available for laboratory training depending on the individual needs.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Medical degree MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
- Applicants must hold full GMC registration
Eligibility
Essential criteria
- Broad experience in General Medicine to provide effective and safe management of outpatients and inpatients
- IT and computer skills
- Ability to work constructively in a team environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a clinical haematology department
Fitness to practise
Essential criteria
- Applicants’ knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Language skills
Essential criteria
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Clinical skills
Essential criteria
- Experience in the management of patients within the medical division
- Understanding of clinical risk management.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to perform bone marrow aspirates and trephine biopsies.
Health
Essential criteria
- Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
- Demonstration of immunisation against HepB, plus proof of Hbf Ag negative status.
Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Essential criteria
- Learning and personal development demonstrates interest in the speciality required for the job
- Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job.
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal.
- Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback
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 Sarah Davis
- Job title
- Consultant Haematology
- Email address
- [email protected]
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