Locum Consultant Haematologist

Locum Consultant Haematologist
The closing date is 24 August 2026

Job Summary
Locum Consultant Haematologist

6 month Consultant Haematologist vacancy. We are ideally looking for someone with an interest in Myeloid disorders, however applicants with other sub-specialty interests would also be considered.

The successful applicant will join our existing friendly team of haemato-oncology consultants (FTE 9) and participate in a 1:13 rota supported by a 2 tier SHO & SpR on call rota. The vacancy is for a full-time (10PA contract) consultant, however less than full time applicants will also be considered.

University Hospitals Dorset already employ a number of joint, clinical and laboratory based, academic/educational posts with Southampton and Bournemouth Universities and applicants wanting to pursue these opportunities are encouraged.

Main duties of the job
For further details about the job role and specific duties, please refer to the attached job description

About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Details
Date posted: 24 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
Contract: Locum
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 153-M3910
Job locations: Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW

Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details about the job role and specific duties, please refer to the attached job description

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• oWHO recognised Basic Medical Degree
• oFull GMC with a licence to practise

Desirable

• oMD or PhD is not a requirement but would be looked upon favourably

Clinical experience
Essential

• oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
• oEvidence of experience and expertise in the diagnosis and management of haematological malignancies
• oEvidence of the ability to offer expert clinical opinion in emergency and elective aspects of haematology taking full and independent responsibility for clinical decisions
• Evidence of up to date skills in the management of patients with acute haematological emergencies and level 3 care
• Confident in the diagnosis of haematological malignancies
• Confident in routine laboratory haematology including bone marrow reporting
• Evidence of an understanding of the structure of the NHS and how it works

Research and Audit
Essential

• oDemonstrate knowledge of the role of audit

Desirable

• oPublications in refereed journals

Personal attributes
Essential

• oEnquiring, critical approach to work
• oCommitment to Continuing Medical Education

Desirable

• oWillingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer.