Specialty Doctor - Clinical Haematology

Job Summary

Here is an an exciting opportunity for you to join our friendly pathology team as a Specialty doctor
-clinical hematology.

This is an ideal role for a candidate with an excellent background in clinical haematology. You will work alongside one Trainee Specialty Registrar(ST3+) and one other Specialty Doctors in haematology and would be responsible for care of in-patients admitted under haematology team and also provide medical cover for Haemato-oncology infusion unit and chemotherapy day unit in order to review and manage unwell patients on transfusion / chemotherapy.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

• You will provide advice to doctors from other specialties and general practitioners in management of haematological problems.
• You will regularly attend out-patient clinics including weekly lymphoma clinic and also perform bone marrow biopsies.
• You will also undertake chemotherapy prescription and administration of intrathecal chemotherapy after successful completion of trust-approved training.
• You will be encouraged to report blood films and bone marrow aspirates under close supervision of Consultant Haematologists.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted: 08 January 2026. Pay scheme:
Hospital medical and dental staff. Grade:
Specialty Doctor. Salary: £61,542 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for part time).

Contract:

Fixed term. Duration: 12 months. Working pattern:
Full-time. Reference number: 390-CSS-SO-9865-A. Job locations:
Southend, Prittlewell Chase, Southend, SS0 0RY
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The clinical service in Southend is predominantly malignant haematology, seeing a typical population of Lymphoma (100 new cases per annum), myeloma (26 cases per annum). There is the expected general haematology workload given our local catchment population of 380,000. There is a busy anticoagulant service (managed by pharmacists);
Acute Leukaemia is managed in liaison with Barts Health NHS Trust and shared care is delivered when feasible.

Qualifications (Essential)

• GMC registration
• MBBS or equivalent
• 4 years ST experience 2 years within Hematology

Qualifications (Desirable)

• MRCP

Experience (Essential)

• 2 years hospital experience within Clinical Haematology
• Management of clinics

Experience (Desirable)

• Worked within NHS in an haematology environment

Teaching (Essential)

• Ability to teach clinical skills
• Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff

Research & Audit (Essential)

• Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems

Research & Audit (Desirable)

• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Southend, Prittlewell Chase, Southend, SS0 0RY
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