NHS Locum Consultant in Haematology

Key Details

• Salary: £100,000  - £146,000
• Location: Wales
• Duration: 12-24 month fixed-term contract

A fantastic Health Board in South Wales have three locum consultant positions available for individuals. These roles will expand their team to eight consultants, including three substantive members, providing top-tier haematology services.

The Department

Our Clinical Haematology department is part of Cancer Services. The Key features include:

• BCSH level III patient care
• 10-20 inpatient beds for intensive chemotherapy for haematological malignancies, including acute leukaemia, ATG for aplastic anaemia, and lymphoma salvage regimes
• A dedicated 4-bed unit for autologous stem cell transplants
• A busy day unit for day case chemotherapy and procedures, managed by experienced haematology-trained nurses
• A sub-regional haemophilia centre supported by specialist consultants from the Regional Haemophilia Centre in Cardiff, along with a team of 2 WTE CNS, physiotherapists, psychologists, and administrative support

The team’s haematology services operate at BCSH level 3. Inpatient responsibilities include:

• Managing acute leukaemia, relapsed lymphoma, and autologous stem cell transplants
• Providing supportive care for non-malignant haematology conditions requiring inpatient support
• You will participate in the 1 in 7 on call rota with prospective cover
• You will participate in the specialty’s postgraduate teaching sessions.
• Provide informal and “bedside” teaching to undergraduate medical students where appropriate, particularly during ward rounds, in the emergency department, during outpatient clinics and during operations and procedures. 

Patient care operates at BCSH level III, with 10-20 in-patient beds catering for the management of patients undergoing intensive chemotherapy for haematological malignancy including acute leukaemia, ATG for aplastic anaemia and lymphoma salvage regimes along with a dedicated 4 bedded unit for autologous stem cell transplants. 

There is a busy day unit for day case chemotherapy and procedures co-located with the inpatient facilities, and managed by an experienced team of haematology trained nurses. There is a sub-regional haemophilia centre supported through specialist Consultant input from the Regional Haemophilia centre along with 2 WTE CNS, Physio, Psychologist and administration support on site.

Location

• The City is widely thought of as a fantastic place to live, offering stunning beaches, a vibrant cultural scene and a welcoming community. Nestled along the picturesque coastline of Wales, the city boasts sprawling beaches
• The city's low crime rates add to a sense of security and comfort while quality education options add to the family appeal.
• With a wide variety of housing options, relatively low house prices and easy access to the natural wonders of Wales

Requirements

• Full GMC Registration (or invitation to ID check) – Essential
• Specialty specific experience in Haematology – Essential
• Specialty specific post graduate qualification in Haematology – Essential
• MRCP or FRCpath

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next Haematology role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS, and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new Haematology role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new Haematology role in the NHS including:

• Document gathering and checking
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

How to apply

If you wish to apply for this vacancy or if you would like to discuss your search for work and seek advice on other available posts then please send a copy of your most recent CV to alice@bdiresourcing.com and one of the team will be in touch to discuss your options.

We look forward to hearing from you and wish you all the best with your job search.