Locum Consultant Haematologist

Job summary

We would like to offer an exciting 12-month contract with a 8 PA post in haematology to support the secondment of one of the existing team. The role would be focused on, but not limited to, paraprotein and general haematology outpatient clinics, inpatient work and on-call duties, general laboratory work and advice & guidance. Further specialist interests can be accommodated.

We would welcome discussions regarding schedules and flexible or part time working.

We would want someone to bring ideas and enthusiasm, and who could thoroughly integrate into our friendly and hard-working team for this time. We would welcome an informal chat.

While this role is initially for a 12-month period, there may be the potential for this to become a substantive post.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join a cohesive team of 7 Consultant Haematologists, 3 specialty registrars and 5 CNSs to support the delivery of a comprehensive Haematology service at Salisbury Hospital. We are a BCSH Level 3 centre and we are currently developing an entirely in-house autologous stem cell transplant programme.

We work as a very fluid team and would want to incorporate you into that environment to have an enjoyable 12 months.

Applicants must be on the specialist register or have a CCT date within 6 months of the interview date.

The post is advertised as 8 PAs but details of the job plan are open to discussion with the successful applicant. Opportunities for working less than 8 PAs may be possible, by mutual agreement.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk