Overview
Advert for locum Consultant Haematologist with a specialist interest in Haemoglobinopathy. 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract. Bart’s Health is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated consultant haematologist to join their team. This is a 10PA 6-month fixed term post to cover a career break. Clinical activity is based at Royal London Hospital working alongside a team of 4 consultants, 3 CNS and rotational SPRs and SHO. Administrative support will be provided. The Haemoglobinopathy team sits within the wider Clinical Haematology MDT. The post includes 1.0 PA of additional SPA that can be used by the post-holder to develop services in an area of interest. For further information please contact: Dr Filipa Barroso – BARROSO, Filipa (BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST) filipabarroso@nhs.net. Please note the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received; submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Details
Date posted: 30 October 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 259-MED7575282RLH
Job locations: The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Rd, London, E1 1FR
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include promoting changes to improve delivery of service to patients, attending relevant management meetings, and actively providing evidence-based care. Liaise effectively with General Practitioners, community services, and other healthcare agencies. Participate in Clinical Governance and Audit, and in the Trust’s clinical governance activities to improve quality and standards of clinical services. Participate in strategies to ensure targets are reached and in data collection. Outpatient clinics for patients in the general haematology service based at Whipps Cross Hospital; chemotherapy clinics. Provide evidence-based care for all out-patients and take responsibility for total clinical care of referred patients. Assist with triaging/vetting of general haematology referrals and provide guidance to local GPs. The Haematology team is within the wider MDT structure and interacts with the departmental and service leadership teams.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The group aims to be a high-performing NHS hospital group, renowned for excellence and innovation, delivering safe and compassionate care. The organisation is committed to inclusion and to promoting an inclusive working environment with WeCare values.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full and Specialist registration (and with a license to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
* Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of award by date of interview for UK-trained applicants.
* Evidence of UK‑equivalence for non-UK trained applicants; FRCPath or equivalent; MRCP or equivalent.
Experience
* Experience in diagnostic and clinical haematology and relevant clinical areas; ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care; experience in clinical audit; research experience and teaching at undergraduate/pg levels.
* Desirable: experience in clinical trials; resource management; publications.
Knowledge and Skills
* Experience in management of staff and change; leadership and decision-making; knowledge of clinical governance processes.
Disposition/Interpersonal
* Ability to work cooperatively in multidisciplinary teams.
Physical requirements
* Ability to work across sites; occupational health screening post-interview.
Disclosures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS disclosure may be requested.
Sponsorship and Registration
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.
Employer details
Barts Health NHS Trust
The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Rd, London, E1 1FR
Employer’s website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk
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