Locum Consultant in Haematology interest in Haemoglobinopathy

This is a fixed term appointment within the haematology department to cover one of the haemoglobinopathy and haemostasis consultants.

We are seeking a consultant in haematology to work four days a week with expertise in all aspects of non-malignant haematology (including haemoglobinopathy and haemostasis). The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with consultant colleagues to provide an expert general and diagnostic haematology service as part of the non-malignant haematology team in the laboratory, outpatient and inpatient settings. The appointee will be responsible for the development and maintenance of a high standard of practice of clinical and laboratory haematology.

• Provide inpatient care and consultative advice on an attending rota for non malignant patients and issues.
• Work closely with the existing haemoglobinopathy consultants to provide an expert, comprehensive, haemoglobinopathy service, including overseeing and supporting the running of a new sickle cell ED bypass unit.
• Help in the delivery of a high-quality comprehensive haemostasis service to both inpatient and outpatients, contribute to department activities (MDTs, educational activities, teaching) and be an active member of the team.

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area;
St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.