Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant Haematologist with a myeloma interest, to join our friendly and enthusiastic team at UHDB on a 12 month fixed term contract.

In-patient therapies are provided on a dedicated, 18 bedded, haematology ward, providing BSH level 2b care, including induction treatment and salvage therapies for AMLs and high-grade lymphomas. We have our own Acute Unit for unwell patients (CTAU) run by advanced clinical practitioners with medical supervision and shared with Oncology.

Our department currently accommodates 5 specialist Registrars from the East Midlands Deanery and 3 specialty Doctors. We have also an established teaching program for medical students from the University of Nottingham and overseas.

The appointee will have the opportunity to shape the future of the service. This is an exciting time in the evolution of haematology care at UHDB and we would be pleased to hear from any candidate wishing to consider this role and discuss ours and their vision for this.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join the myeloma service at UHDB, be actively involved in service development through innovation, restructure and expansion of clinical trials and access to novel therapies.

This is a full-time post based at the Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital Burton, but any candidate who wishes to work less than full time will be considered and supported, taking into account service needs. Due to the Trust being a merged organisation there is a requirement to work across other sites.

About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Details
Date posted: 18 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 320-MDR-8227133-SB
Job locations: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
This is a replacement post for a Consultant Haematologist to develop our service across our hospital sites therefore we would welcome candidates who would like to develop a sub-specialist interest.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS / MBChB or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application

Desirable

• Additional higher medical/ scientific degree
• Have CCT or be within 6 months of attaining CCT at time of interview and entry on GMC Specialist Register by date of commencement OR Evidence that the GMC is processing the Specialist Registration application (MUST be provided prior to interview)
• Possession of MRCP and FRCPath

Teaching, Magagement & Audit Experience
Essential

• Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduates and post graduates
• Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees
• Experience of teaching clinical skills

Desirable

• Evidence of attendance on a management course for consultants
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
• Specific teaching qualification
• Attended a recognised teaching training course

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of clinical governance.
• Evidence of independent clinical practice
• Relevant speciality clinical knowledge
• Experienced in making clinical decisions & managing risk

Desirable

• Interest in an area of Myeloma
• Minimum 1 year NHS experience

Audit / Research experience
Essential

• Experience of and commitment to Clinical Audit and/or Quality Improvement Projects (QIP)
• Evidence and ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty

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).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Assistant Clinical Director Haematology, Dr Firas Al-Kaisi, firas.abed@nhs.net, 01332787971

Supporting documents
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