Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Locum Consultant Haematologist with an Interest in Acute Leukaemia and Stem Cell Transplant
Start Date: Feb 2027
Contract Type: Fixed term – Maternity Cover
Fixed Term End Date: 1. 12 month contract 2, 6 month contract

Further details about the role can be found in the job description below.

We are looking for two locum haematologists with an interest in acute leukaemia and stem cell transplant. One post will be for 6 month and a second post for 12-months. The posts are available from February 2027. There is a plan for a substantive appointment in 2027. 

The JACIE accredited Wessex Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Service (WBMTCT) Programme has been providing an allogeneic transplant programme since 2001 with a catchment population of 3.7 million. The programme performs approximately 140 autologous transplants and approximately 60-70 allogeneic transplants per year. The CAR-T programme started in 2021 and been growing since. Our transplant outcomes are consistently ranked one of the best in Europe. 

The post offers wide experience in the management of patients with haematological malignancies and stem cell transplantation, including teenage and young adult patients. This includes:

•    Management of allogeneic transplant patients in inpatient, outpatient and day unit
•    Inpatient attending on a 1:4 basis covering acute leukaemia, BMT and cell therapies
•    1:6 non-resident out of hours consultant cover for acute leukaemia BMT and cell therapies
•    Active involvement with the delivery and development of the WBMTCT service
•    Participation in the laboratory diagnosis of haematological malignancies

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.  

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. 

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.

You will work as part of the Bone Marrow Transplant/Cellular Therapy teams alongside other clinical colleagues with specialist interests.

What you'll do:

Within the WBMTCT team: 
•    Management of patients with acute leukaemia and those undergoing allogenic stem cell transplant in the inpatient, day case and outpatient setting.
•    Review new allogenic stem cell transplant referrals from across the region
•    Management of related donor service
•    To discuss cases as appropriate at the Southampton leukaemia and myeloma MDT
•    Active involvement in the recruitment and management of patients within clinical trials
•    Participate in clinical service development and accreditation process of the unit 

Within the UHS Haematology Service: 
•    Review of blood films and bone marrow samples
•    Participation in the laboratory diagnosis of haematological malignancies
•    Teaching and supervision of haematology trainees 

Interaction within the region:
•    Active collaboration with other colleagues in the region through MDT and network wide working
•    Contribution to the regional diagnostic and referral pathways in collaboration with other colleagues

What we’re looking for:
 
•    MRCP and FRCPath (or equivalent)
•    An appropriate level of clinical experience and competence in acute leukaemia and stem cell transplant to practice independently at consultant level.

Personal attributes:
•    Enthusiastic individual who is keen to contribute to the busy service of WBMTCT
•    Able to work well in the team and motivate others
•    The department is keen to grow potential individuals that have interest in research, medical education and support development in improving clinical pathways. 

A pre-interview meeting to discuss the role is strongly encouraged.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
   
Proposed interview date: 9th December 2026

This vacancy closes on or before 29th November 2026