Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Haematologist with interest in Haemostasis

The closing date is 14 September 2025

Job summary

We are seeking amotivated and enthusiastic Consultant Haematologistto join our dynamic Clinical Haematology team at Dorset County Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Haematologist with aspecial interest in Haemostasisto contribute to a high-quality, patient-centred service. You'll be working in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, with opportunities todevelop your subspecialty interests, contribute to service development across Dorset, and enjoy ahealthy work/life balancein one of the most picturesque parts of the UK.

What We Offer:

  • A welcoming and collaborative team culture
  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership
  • A chance to shape haematology services across the region
  • Access to excellent facilities and support staff
  • A lifestyle enriched by Dorset's stunning coastline, countryside, and vibrant communities

Main duties of the job

  • Conduct outpatient clinics and ward rounds in line with the agreed job plan.
  • Provide clinical and laboratory advice to hospital and primary care colleagues.
  • Lead on haemostasis-related issues across the Trust, including support via the GP advice and guidance system.
  • Oversee care for:
    • Patients withImmune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)
    • Haemochromatosispatients requiring annual review
    • Jointobstetric haemostasis clinicswith obstetricians
  • Participate in blood film and bone marrow reporting, including combined sign-out sessions in accordance with UKAS standards.
  • Collaborate with paediatricians in the provision of paediatric haematology services.
  • Provide laboratory supervision during working hours and be available in exceptional circumstances outside normal hours.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Details

Date posted

15 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

405-MD2559HECOH

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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

Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance

Essential

  • 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

  • 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

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

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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

Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance

Essential

  • 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

  • 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

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

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


Employer's website

https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Haematologist

Dr Richard Karim

richard.karim@dchft.nhs.uk

01305251150

Details

Date posted

15 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

405-MD2559HECOH

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY


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