Locum Consultant Haematologist with interests in Myeloid Disorders Leeds in London

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Locum Consultant Haematologist with a special interest in Myeloid Disorders, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (PNH) and General Haematology. This is a 10 PA fixed-term appointment for 6 months, available as soon as possible.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded and collaborative haematology team within one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the UK. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting specialist myeloid and PNH services whilst contributing to the delivery of high-quality general haematology care.

Role and Responsibilities

• Specialist inpatient and outpatient care for patients with myeloid disorders and/or PNH.
• General Haematology services, including outpatient clinics and inpatient consultations.
• Participation in the consultant on-call rota (approximately 1:12).
• Provision of advisory and liaison haematology services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
• Referral triage, advice and guidance services for hospital clinicians and primary care colleagues.
• Shared responsibility for benign and general haematology pathways.

There will be opportunities to become involved in:

• Regional and local Myeloid Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
• National PNH MDT discussions.
• PNH outreach clinics.
• Clinical research and trials, with Leeds Haematology actively recruiting to a broad portfolio of commercial and non-commercial studies.
• Teaching, training and service development initiatives.

The successful applicant should hold accreditation in MBBS or an equivalent medical qualification from the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent and should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK or have references which have been authorised by the Deputy Medical Director and Clinical Director.

Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full- or part-time and to those wishing to job share. Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the hospital, which can be arranged by contacting Dr Manish Jain, Lead Clinician and Consultant Haematologist.

Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to fill this vacant 10PA locum post within the busy Department of Haematology at St James’s University Hospital. In relation to this post, the appointee will specifically be helping to further develop and support Myeloid services (Acute Leukaemia’s, Myelodysplastic and myeloproliferative disorders). Myeloid team provides level 3 service to Leeds, Harrogate and Huddersfield patients and works closely with the bone marrow transplant team and CAR-T team.

Why you should join our Team

The post holder will work with colleagues in the Myeloid team to help provide and support this large established service. Consultant staffing currently is Dr Manish Jain, Dr Chun Teh, Dr Richard Kelly (Myeloid and PNH), Dr Anjum Khan (Myeloid and transplant) and Dr Quentin Hill (Red cell disorder). The service is also supported by a number of other consultants.

What you will bring to the role

The appointee’s role will be to further develop and support the established specialist services in Leeds for Myeloid and Red Cell Disorders in Haematology. The main clinical focus will be in Myeloid (Leukaemia) however the postholder will also have significant duties within the MPD clinic and in the support of benign red cell haematology.

The appointee will be based principally at St James’s University Hospital with responsibilities as a member of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Clinical and laboratory haematology consultant team providing an integrated pan-Leeds service. The post duties will include inpatient care, outpatient clinic work and a shared on-call commitment (approx. 1:11).

We provide inpatient high-dose chemotherapy for patients in Leeds, Harrogate, Huddersfield, and York (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia) including newer immunotherapies. We are also a regional CAR-T service for eligible people with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia.

The post holder may support the national PNH service or may have more involvement in general/non-malignant haematology services with a reduced involvement in the PNH service. This can be tailored to individual preference and experience.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values: The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are Responsible, Open and Honest, One Team, and Kind.

Our Trust priorities: Our purpose is excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time.

Sponsorship Eligibility: To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route.