Job vacancy: Consultant Haematologist with interest in Haemostasis, Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Dorchester

Job summary

Main area: Clinical Haematology
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 6 sessions per week
Job ref: 405-MD2559HECOH

Employer: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Dorset County Hospital
Town: Dorchester
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 Dependant on experience
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 14/09/2025 23:59

Consultant Haematologist with interest in Haemostasis

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full list of duties and suggested job plan are embedded within the job description attached to this role.

Person specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

Full GMC Registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via; CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6mths of interview CESR or European Community Rights
An appropriate higher surgical/medical qualification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria

5 years clinical experience in Clinical & Laboratory Haematology at Specialist Registrar level or equivalent
Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a DGH based Consultant
Experience in a special interest that will complement those existing in the department

Current Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description
Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfill the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification.

Team Working and Service Development

Essential criteria

Evidence of leadership and service development. Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working

Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance

Essential criteria

Evidence of understanding of clinical governance. Knowledge of and direct involvement in audit. Knowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in research.

Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision

Essential criteria

Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post. Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust. Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS.

Teaching and communication

Essential criteria

Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post. Ability to present effectively to an audience Ability to communicate effectively.

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Dr Richard Karim
Job title: Consultant Haematologist
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01305 251150

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Job summary

Employer heading

Consultant Haematologist with interest in Haemostasis

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers

Job overview

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Essential criteria

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Essential criteria

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Essential criteria

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Essential criteria

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Essential criteria

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