Specialty Doctor - Clinical Haematology

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Specialty Doctor - Clinical Haematology

The closing date is 23 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialty Doctor to join our Haematology department based at our Broomfield Hospital site.

This is an ideal role for a candidate with an excellent background in clinical haematology. You would be responsible for care of in-patients admitted under haematology team .

Please note that to be considered for the post of Specialty Doctor you will need to evidence at least 4 years Clinical fellow experience or equivalent of which at least 2 years must be in the Haematology specialty.

Here at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust we take an innovative approach which aims to deliver vertically integrated haematology services from the community, through to secondary and Tertiary care.

Main duties of the job

The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. Multidisciplinary team working is a key component of the working of Directorate.

• Attend and assist at Outpatient clinics.
• In conjunction with other members of the team, to manage haematology inpatients. To attend Consultant ward rounds as required.
• To undertake bone marrow biopsy and other procedures.
• Provide medical support for chemotherapy and day unit services.
• To be available for advice to junior doctors, attending ward/day unit as necessary.
• To liaise with GPs and provide advice in consultation with Consultant Haematologist.
• To assist with, attend and contribute to patient management at MDTs.
• To assist with laboratory queries and report blood films, bone marrow aspirates within your level of competence and training.
• To complete training and obtain competence in prescribing chemotherapy and assist with chemotherapy prescriptions.
• Weekend inpatient cover is provided by specialty doctors and specialty registrars in Basildon Hospital and Southend Hospital on a 1:3 or 1:4 basis.
• To ensure all documentation is comprehensive, accurate and completed in a timely manner

About us

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

Job responsibilities

If you are looking for a exciting opportunity to join our Haematology team as a Specialty Doctor please apply.

Further details can be found on the attached job description and personal specification.

Person Specification Qualifications

• GMC registration
• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP

Experience

• Minimum 4 years ST or equivalent experience of which 2 years must be hospital experience within Clinical Haematology
• Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
• NHS Experience

Communication

• Excellent Written Skills evidenced within application

Research/Audit Experience

• Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.
• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal.

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£61,542 to £99,216 a yearPer Annum ( Pro Rata for part time )