Locum Haematology Consultant - Acute Leukaemia & Stem Cell Transplant

We are looking for two locum haematologists with an interest in acute leukaemia and stem cell transplant. One post will be for 6 month and a second post for 12-months. The posts are available from February 2027. There is a plan for a substantive appointment in 2027.

The JACIE accredited Wessex Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Service (WBMTCT) Programme has been providing an allogeneic transplant programme since 2001 with a catchment population of 3.7 million. The programme performs approximately 140 autologous transplants and approximately 60-70 allogeneic transplants per year. The CAR-T programme started in 2021 and been growing since. Our transplant outcomes are consistently ranked one of the best in Europe.

The post offers wide experience in the management of patients with haematological malignancies and stem cell transplantation, including teenage and young adult patients. This includes:

- Management of allogeneic transplant patients in inpatient, outpatient and day unit

- Inpatient attending on a 1:4 basis covering acute leukaemia, BMT and cell therapies

- 1:6 non-resident out of hours consultant cover for acute leukaemia BMT and cell therapies

- Active involvement with the delivery and development of the WBMTCT service

- Participation in the laboratory diagnosis of haematological malignancies

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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