NHS Locum Consultant Haematologist
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Job Summary
You will provide a comprehensive Haematology Service in West Norfolk and Wisbech for the Trust. You will join the current Consultant Haematologists Dr Lisa Cooke (3 days) and Dr Martin Lewis (4 days) to provide a comprehensive laboratory and clinical haematology service. You will be based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn, however will be encouraged to develop a chosen specialist interest within haematology by spending a day a week at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and thus make an individual contribution to haematology services at King’s Lynn.
Main duties of the job:
* Contribute to the ongoing service improvement programme developing Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT)
* Contribute to the Cost Improvement Programme (CIP)
* Implement evidence‑based new ways of working when necessary
About TeamQEH
There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re working on a once‑in‑a‑generation opportunity to build a new state‑of‑the‑art hospital and we are also carrying out one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken. Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper‑based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined‑up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond. We provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community‑based services to around 331,000 people across West and North Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’. We are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships. We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approximately 530 beds across 33 wards and newly built education and training facilities, modern award‑winning centres alongside a talented team ready to give you a warm welcome.
Details
Date posted: 27 October 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro rata
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 12 months
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 426-731-25MG
* Job location: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, King’s Lynn, PE30 4ET
Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive laboratory and clinical haematology service.
* Develop and implement service improvement programmes (GIRFT, CIP, evidence‑based working).
* Collaborate with other haematology consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
* Participate in specialist interest development at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
* MRCP Part 1 and Part 2.
* Other professional qualification or higher degree (e.g., medical education, clinical research, management).
Essential Experience
* Full registration and licence to practise with the General Medical Council.
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in General Internal Medicine or Haematology.
* Meets the criteria set out in the Specialist generic capabilities framework.
Desirable
* Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at time of interview.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, King’s Lynn, PE30 4ET
Employer website: https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk
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