Specialty Doctor - Clinical Haematology

Job Summary

Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join our friendly pathology team as a Specialty Doctor – Clinical Haematology.

This role is ideal for a candidate with an excellent background in clinical haematology. You will work alongside one Trainee Specialty Registrar (ST3+) and one other Specialty Doctor in haematology and will be responsible for the care of in‑patients admitted under the haematology team. You will also provide medical cover for the Haemato‑oncology infusion unit and chemotherapy day unit, reviewing and managing unwell patients on transfusion/chemotherapy.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

You will provide advice to doctors from other specialties and general practitioners in the management of haematological problems.

You will regularly attend out‑patient clinics, including the weekly lymphoma clinic and perform bone marrow biopsies.

You will undertake chemotherapy prescription and administration of intrathecal chemotherapy after successful completion of trust‑approved training.

You will be encouraged to report blood films and bone marrow aspirates under the close supervision of Consultant Haematologists.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and to 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 employment opportunities across our Trust.

• Date posted: 08 January 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Specialty Doctor
• Salary: £61,542 a year (Pro Rata for part time)
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 390‑CSS‑SO‑9865‑A

Southend – Prittlewell Chase, SS0 0RY

The clinical service in Southend is predominantly malignant haematology, seeing a typical population of lymphoma (100 new cases per annum) and myeloma (26 cases per annum). The general haematology workload is expected given our local catchment population of 380,000. There is a busy anticoagulant service (managed by pharmacists); acute leukaemia is managed in liaison with Barts Health NHS Trust and shared care is delivered when feasible.

• GMC registration
• MBBS or equivalent
• 4 years of ST experience, 2 years within haematology

• MRCP

• 2 years hospital experience within Clinical Haematology
• Management of clinics

• Worked within NHS in a haematology environment

• Ability to teach clinical skills
• Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff

• Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research
• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems

• Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal
• Ability to supervise postgraduate research

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Southend – Prittlewell Chase, SS0 0RY

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