Job summary
Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join the established, friendly team of Paediatric Haematologists in our purpose-built haemato-oncology/SCT unit at Waterfall House, Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital (BWC). We are seeking a Locum Consultant Haematologist for a 10 PA post for three months. The post holder would provide subspecialty cover for all aspects of Leukaemia/Malignant Haematology, for Bone Marrow Failure and for Benign Haematology.

The applicant must have the relevant training in Paediatric Haematology.

Main duties of the job
You will be part of dedicated medical team of Consultants, 10 Haematology Specialist Registrars/Clinical fellows and 3 ST2/3's. There are also 6 trained/in training Advanced Nurse Practitioners in our department.

As one of the UK's largest Paediatric Haematology departments we see a broad case-mix of both malignant and non-malignant disease and we oversee active clinical programmes in all areas of Haematology including Stem Cell Transplantation, Haemoglobinopathy, Haemostasis/Thrombosis and Haemato-Oncology.

As a University teaching hospital we provide excellent opportunities for education and research.

Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides secondary and tertiary level paediatric services for the child and adolescent population of much of the city of Birmingham: it is the regional referral centre for the West Midlands (population 5.2m). Our core purpose is "to lead exceptional services for the health and well being of every child and young person" and the hospital's integrated and holistic approach was highlighted as an example of best practice in the recent report from the NHS Future Forum.

About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centered care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Details
Date posted: 21 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
10 PA's
Contract: Locum
Duration: 3 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 284-8286588-BC-KF-26
Job locations: Birmingham Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6NH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential

• MBChB or equivalent
• Post graduate qualification MRCPCH or equivalent
• Post graduate or equivalent FRCPath
• Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
• Relevant and recent clinical experience in a paediatric Haematology and SCT service

Desirable

• MD, PhD or other higher degree

Teaching and Audit
Essential

• Teaching medical students and junior medical staff
• Audit/ QIP

Academic Achievements and Research
Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals

Interpersonal Skills
Essential

• Organisational skills
• Communication skills
• Good team-working skills
• Leadership skills

Other skills
Desirable

• Evidence of management skills

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).