• Job Description

  Req#: C9184-25-0560?language=en&page=1262&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are seeking an enthusiastic and flexible Consultant Haematologist to work 10 PA's per week. This role is primarily based at the site location of Musgrove Park Hospital within the Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. All our Consultants contribute to a County wide service that includes visiting sessions and on call commitments at Yeovil District Hospital.

  You will share clinical and laboratory duties with seven other consultant colleagues and will join our amazing team of seven Haematology Specialist Nurses, two SAS doctors, two Specialist Registrars, one IMT doctor and one Clinical Fellow. You will be core members of the pan-Somerset Haematology multidisciplinary team.

  We are a big Haematology department within a District General Hospital (DGH) setting. We are proud to offer Level 3 standard of care as defined by the British Committee Standardisation in Haematology (BCSH 2010).

  We welcome applicants with a general or myeloid sub-specialty interest but we offer flexibility within our existing team to welcome applicants who already hold another sub-specialty interest or wish to develop a sub-specialty interests with this role. Although this is advertised full time post, we would be happy to discuss the option ofworking less than full time on an individual basis. Both of these elements can be discussed with our Clinical Service Lead, Dr Lisa Lowry.

  We welcome applications from experienced Specialty Doctors who are interested in completing the CESR process to seek GMC specialist registration.

  Main duties of the job

  To provide, to a high standard, the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to all patients requiring Haematology Services, in Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, together with the other consultants. This includes inpatients and outpatients.

  To develop sub-speciality interest to guide high-quality, innovative patient care, and to provide leadership.

  To contribute mainly to one or two sub-speciality "teams" -- myeloid, myeloma, lymphoma, and general/haemostasis.

  To participate in Multidisciplinary Team meetings known as pan Somerset MDT.

  To participate in teaching and grand rounds for medical students, junior medical staff and other clinical staff members.

  To supervise the education of doctors in training and help with their personal and professional development.

  The consultants operate an "attending" system, whereby the inpatient care, emergency referrals, triage of GP referrals and on-call are conducted together on a 1 in 8 rota. During this busy week, the consultant is not expected to have out-patient clinics.

  Blood film and bone marrow reporting is a part of all the consultant roles. An Advice and Guidance platform is available for non-emergency GP queries, and all consultants contribute to the running of this service.

  To take on departmental leadership roles by agreement, in rotation with other Consultant colleagues, including Clinical Service Lead, Laboratory Lead, Blood Transfusion Lead, JACIE Programme Director, MDT Lead, Education Lead, M&M Lead and Audit lead.

  About us

  At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
  • NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
  • Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
  • A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

  Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

  We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

  Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

  The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

  Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

  A generous relocation package is offered with this role, subject to meeting the relocation policy criteria.

  Details

  Date posted

  28 March 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum based on 10 PA's per week

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Annualised hours

  Reference number

  184-OL-MED-SURG-2124

  Job locations

  Musgrove Park Hospital

  Musgrove Road

  Taunton

  Somerset

  TA1 5DA

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the attached job description for further details of this role including the full persons specification and proposed job plan.

  Our Haematology team have a stable workforce. The role attracts 10 PA's per week with the job plan offering 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA.

  The current consultant team are working a 1 in 7 on call rota and this is due to move to a 1 in 8 on call rota commitment upon hiring to this vacant post. The frequency of on calls falls under category B, whilst busy during the day it tends to be quiet overnight and at weekends.

  Our Department provides Haematology inpatient and outpatient services, as well as having Radiotherapy facilities within the Beacon Centre. The Beacon Centre (Taunton) provides cancer and Haematology care to the population of Somerset of approximately 560,000.

  Chemotherapy is given in an outpatient setting at St Margaret's Hospice in Yeovil and The Beacon Centre in Taunton. Additional chemotherapy, transfusion and venesection services are provided at satellite units, including Wellington, Bridgwater, Williton and Shepton Mallet.

  Teaching and Library facilities are based in the Somerset Academy. Haematology Consultant staff participate in teaching rotas for medical students and junior staff as well as the weekly hospital Grand Round teaching. Medical students from both Bristol and Plymouth Universities receive clinical teaching in Taunton.

  Haematology laboratory services are provided by Southwest Pathology Services via a hub and spoke arrangement with the main laboratory off site in the centre of Taunton and smaller essential service laboratories (ESL) at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital.

  All 3 laboratories are UKAS accredited. All the standard tests in Haematology, Coagulation, Biochemistry and transfusion are provided with ESLs providing a 24/7 service to both acute hospitals.

  Research is encouraged, particularly when this is appropriate to the professional development of the successful candidate and to the service development of the department.

  You will be expected to participate in clinical governance activities to assist the Trust to provide high quality services.

  You will be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department. They will be required to undertake training on the various IT systems related to the role.

  You have the responsibility for the timely and accurate creation, maintenance and storage of records in accordance with Trust policy, including email documents and with regard to the Data Protection Act, The Freedom of Information Act and any other relevant statutory requirements.

  You will be expected to complete mandatory Trust training.

  We welcome applications from experienced Specialty Doctors who wish to complete CESR to seek GMC specialist registration. The salary for Specialty Doctors will differ to that of the salary advertised and specified in the attached job description. Please refer to the national pay circular via NHS Employers website for the salary range for the Specialty Doctor contract.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the attached job description for further details of this role including the full persons specification and proposed job plan.

  Our Haematology team have a stable workforce. The role attracts 10 PA's per week with the job plan offering 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA.

  The current consultant team are working a 1 in 7 on call rota and this is due to move to a 1 in 8 on call rota commitment upon hiring to this vacant post. The frequency of on calls falls under category B, whilst busy during the day it tends to be quiet overnight and at weekends.

  Our Department provides Haematology inpatient and outpatient services, as well as having Radiotherapy facilities within the Beacon Centre. The Beacon Centre (Taunton) provides cancer and Haematology care to the population of Somerset of approximately 560,000.

  Chemotherapy is given in an outpatient setting at St Margaret's Hospice in Yeovil and The Beacon Centre in Taunton. Additional chemotherapy, transfusion and venesection services are provided at satellite units, including Wellington, Bridgwater, Williton and Shepton Mallet.

  Teaching and Library facilities are based in the Somerset Academy. Haematology Consultant staff participate in teaching rotas for medical students and junior staff as well as the weekly hospital Grand Round teaching. Medical students from both Bristol and Plymouth Universities receive clinical teaching in Taunton.

  Haematology laboratory services are provided by Southwest Pathology Services via a hub and spoke arrangement with the main laboratory off site in the centre of Taunton and smaller essential service laboratories (ESL) at Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital.

  All 3 laboratories are UKAS accredited. All the standard tests in Haematology, Coagulation, Biochemistry and transfusion are provided with ESLs providing a 24/7 service to both acute hospitals.

  Research is encouraged, particularly when this is appropriate to the professional development of the successful candidate and to the service development of the department.

  You will be expected to participate in clinical governance activities to assist the Trust to provide high quality services.

  You will be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department. They will be required to undertake training on the various IT systems related to the role.

  You have the responsibility for the timely and accurate creation, maintenance and storage of records in accordance with Trust policy, including email documents and with regard to the Data Protection Act, The Freedom of Information Act and any other relevant statutory requirements.

  You will be expected to complete mandatory Trust training.

  We welcome applications from experienced Specialty Doctors who wish to complete CESR to seek GMC specialist registration. The salary for Specialty Doctors will differ to that of the salary advertised and specified in the attached job description. Please refer to the national pay circular via NHS Employers website for the salary range for the Specialty Doctor contract.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of applying with the General Medical Council.
  • For permanent Consultant roles, entry onto the GMC specialist register or be eligible for registration within 6 months of interview or via CESR:
  • - If an applicant is UK trained then they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of aware of CCT by date of interview.
  • - If an applicant is non-UK trained then they will be required to show evidence of equivalence of UK CCT or via the GMC CESR process.
  • For Specialty Doctor roles - evidence of equivalent training committed to completing training by CESR route
  • MRCP or show evidence of equivalent qualification.
  • FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification depending on whether applying for the Consultant role or a Specialty Doctor role

  Desirable

  • Development of sub-speciality interest

  Experience

  Essential

  • Broad background in clinical and laboratory Haematology with specific skills as required in the agreed job description.
  • Ability to offer expert clinical opinion across a wide range of haematological situations, both elective and emergency.
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients and be able to work in a multidisciplinary team.

  Desirable

  • Previous management experience.

  Additional Criteria

  Essential

  • IT Literate
  • Experience in organising audit
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload
  • Leadership skills
  • Knowledge of ethics, principles and practice of clinical research and proven participation in clinical research.
  • Experience and interest in teaching of staff, both undergraduate and postgraduate and from all disciplines.
  • Attendance at management training and evidence of learning.
  • Ability to commute between places of work.
  • Must be able to meet on call requirements.
  • Driving licence.

  Desirable

  • GCP training and experience in recruiting patients to relevant trials.
  • Evidence of interest / development in eg. education / research / management / subspeciality.
  • Experience of e-prescribing.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of applying with the General Medical Council.
  • For permanent Consultant roles, entry onto the GMC specialist register or be eligible for registration within 6 months of interview or via CESR:
  • - If an applicant is UK trained then they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of aware of CCT by date of interview.
  • - If an applicant is non-UK trained then they will be required to show evidence of equivalence of UK CCT or via the GMC CESR process.
  • For Specialty Doctor roles - evidence of equivalent training committed to completing training by CESR route
  • MRCP or show evidence of equivalent qualification.
  • FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification depending on whether applying for the Consultant role or a Specialty Doctor role

  Desirable

  • Development of sub-speciality interest

  Experience

  Essential

  • Broad background in clinical and laboratory Haematology with specific skills as required in the agreed job description.
  • Ability to offer expert clinical opinion across a wide range of haematological situations, both elective and emergency.
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients and be able to work in a multidisciplinary team.

  Desirable

  • Previous management experience.

  Additional Criteria

  Essential

  • IT Literate
  • Experience in organising audit
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload
  • Leadership skills
  • Knowledge of ethics, principles and practice of clinical research and proven participation in clinical research.
  • Experience and interest in teaching of staff, both undergraduate and postgraduate and from all disciplines.
  • Attendance at management training and evidence of learning.
  • Ability to commute between places of work.
  • Must be able to meet on call requirements.
  • Driving licence.

  Desirable

  • GCP training and experience in recruiting patients to relevant trials.
  • Evidence of interest / development in eg. education / research / management / subspeciality.
  • Experience of e-prescribing.

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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 (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Musgrove Park Hospital

  Musgrove Road

  Taunton

  Somerset

  TA1 5DA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Musgrove Park Hospital

  Musgrove Road

  Taunton

  Somerset

  TA1 5DA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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