Locum Consultant in Paediatric Haematology

Locum Consultant in Paediatric Haematology

The closing date is 30 November 2025

Consultant for Haematology (10 PAs)

GOSH is the largest centre for paediatric haematological malignancies in Europe with around 90 new diagnoses per annum. The department is the joint Principal Treatment Centre (PTC) for North London with UCLH. The radiotherapy provision is at UCLH. Currently children aged 13 years and above are seen at UCLH and younger children at GOSH. GOSH provides care for all children

This is a full time, 10 PA substantive consultant, and the post holder will be part of the Haematology department. Any applicant who is unable for personal reasons, to work full time will be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

The post holder will provide a clinical service (with 5.5 other Consultants) to infants and children with malignant haematological conditions (leukaemia, MDS and NHL) as well as those with marrow failure.

Interested applicants are invited to contact Dr David O'Connor, Speciality Lead for Haematology via his PA on or email .

Main duties of the job

The post holder will join a team of seven consultants sharing responsibility for the investigation and management of infants and children with leukaemia, lymphoma, and bone marrow failure.

During attending weeks, two consultants share service leadership:

• Consultant A leads the NHS ward service (Monday Friday, 08 00) and does not undertake clinics during this period.
• Consultant B oversees day care, laboratory reporting, and team clinics (Monday Friday, 08 30) and may provide ward cover if required.

A consultant delivered model of care operates on the NHS ward, with daily consultant led ward rounds. Consultants and associate specialists manage external referrals and queries. All consultants are expected to maintain competence in electronic prescribing and all hands on aspects of clinical care.

The intensive workload of attending weeks (A or B) is balanced by additional non attending time.

The post holder will have eight attending on call weeks per year, during which they will conduct a daily ward round with a middle grade doctor. When not attending, they will hold weekly outpatient clinics. The on call commitment is Medium Frequency Category A (5%). Consultants on call are expected to be present in the hospital between 10:30 and 15:30 each weekend day.

This job description outlines the principal duties of the post and may be amended to reflect the evolving needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments below.

Person Specification

• GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
• MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
• CCT/CCST in Haematology (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR
• Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
• Formal teaching qualification

Skills/Abilities

• High level written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi disciplinary environment
• Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Ability to work on own initiative within an ever changing environment.

GOSH Culture and Values

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always one team
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives

Experience/Knowledge

• Extensive experience in Paediatric Haematology
• Experience of teaching students and multi disciplinary team
• Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
• Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
• Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
• Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
• Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
• Experience of clinical leadership or management

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.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata, per annum