Locum Specialist Doctor in Paediatric Haematology
Job Summary
We are inviting applications for a part‑time, fixed‑term (12 months) specialist position in Paediatric Haematology. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team of senior haematology clinicians (8.1 WTE including this post), providing expert care to children with haematological conditions across the South West.
Main duties
* Lead on the care of patients with haemoglobinopathies, including running dedicated clinics and offering specialist advice to regional colleagues.
* Participate in the benign haematology attending rota during working hours, including consultative services for Bristol and the wider South West.
* Contribute to teaching, perform invasive procedures (e.g. bone marrow aspirates and lumbar punctures), and support leukaemia clinics.
Essential Criteria
* FRCPath, MRCPCH, MRCP or equivalent qualification.
* Minimum of 6 years' experience in paediatric haematology.
* Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in paediatric haematology including haemoglobinopathy and malignant haematology.
* Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
* Minimum of 12 years of medical experience since gaining your primary qualification.
Other details
Salary: £100,870–£111,441 a year pro‑rata.
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months.
Working pattern: Part‑time.
Location: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, BS2 8BJ.
Person Specification
Essential
* Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
* Knowledge and experience of relevant specialty.
* Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty.
* Knowledge and experience of shared care paediatric stem cell transplant service delivery.
* Excellent skills in bone marrow aspiration, trephine biopsy and bone marrow harvest.
* Understanding of clinical governance and audit principles.
* Evidence of participation in research and peer‑review publications.
* Experience of teaching medical students and supervising trainees.
* Evidence of management training and the ability to lead and organise workload effectively.
* Strong interpersonal, communication and team‑working skills.
* Demonstrates the Trust values and meets professional health requirements.
Desirable
* Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent).
* Desire for further development in research or clinical trials.
* IT skills and proficiency in relevant clinical information systems.
* Experience in cellular therapy or related specialties.
* Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
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