Consultant in Haematology | Medacs Healthcare
Hospital Name: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn
Job Title: Locum Consultant in Haematology
Location: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn, Gayton Road, King's Lynn, PE30 4ET
Contract Type: Permanent or FTC
Make a Real Difference in Haematology - On Your Terms
Medacs Healthcare is working in partnership with The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn (QEH) to recruit a Consultant in Haematology to join a friendly, forward‑thinking department delivering high-quality haematology care across West Norfolk and surrounding areas.
This is an excellent opportunity to combine rewarding clinical work, specialist development, and flexible working, with the support of a leading NHS framework agency.
About the Role
As Consultant Haematologist, you will join an established team at QEH King's Lynn, working alongside experienced consultant colleagues and specialist nurses to deliver a comprehensive clinical and laboratory haematology service.
The role offers the opportunity to develop a sub-specialist interest, with one session per week at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Addenbrooke's Hospital), contributing to tertiary-level care and MDTs.
The department forms part of the Eastern Pathology Alliance, a UKAS-accredited service, and works closely with regional MDTs for malignant and non-malignant haematology.
Key Responsibilities
Provide consultant-level care for inpatients, outpatients, and day-unit patients
Lead and participate in haematology clinics, including Macmillan clinics and telephone follow-ups
Contribute to the on-call rota (currently 1:4 weekdays/weekends)
Participate in local and regional MDTs, including video-linked specialist MDTs
Support and supervise junior doctors, trainees, and multidisciplinary colleagues
Contribute to clinical governance, audit, service improvement, and GIRFT initiatives
Support education, appraisal, and CPD activities within the department
About the Department & Setting
Dedicated Macmillan Unit with access to Level 2b inpatient beds
Strong links with Cambridge University Hospitals, including CAR‑T pathways
Supportive consultant team with defined subspecialty interests
What We're Looking For
Essential
MBBS (or equivalent medical degree)
Full GMC registration with licence to practise
Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT/CESR)
Right to work in the UK
DBS/PVG check (or willingness to complete)
Excellent communication and teamworking skillsDesirable
CCT in Haematology (or within 6 months)
Interest in developing a recognised subspecialty area
Experience contributing to teaching, audit, or service development
Why King's Lynn?
King's Lynn offers an excellent quality of life, combining:
Easy rail links to Cambridge and London
Beautiful countryside and coastline nearby
Strong local schools and community feel
Affordable living compared with larger cities
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