Locum Consultant Haematologist - Chester

Summary: The Locum Consultant in Haematology at Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust involves providing comprehensive patient care, including diagnosis and treatment of haematological conditions. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and offers opportunities for research and education. The position is full-time, with responsibilities spanning ward, outpatient, and laboratory settings. Candidates must be GMC registered and have relevant consultant-level experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide diagnosis, screening, treatment, preoperative, operative, and postoperative management of patient care.
• Support patients and families by communicating clinical information effectively.
• Coordinate treatment plans and prescribe various types of treatment.
• Monitor and care for patients consistently.
• Communicate with patients and the multidisciplinary team on shared decision making.
• Lead and work within a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Assess and prioritize patient/client requirements, delegating effectively.
• Recognize, review, and report on patient conditions and changes.
• Perform administrative tasks such as record-keeping and writing prescriptions.
• Conduct research to improve procedures and outcomes.
• Teach and train junior doctors, medical students, and team members.

Key Skills:

• GMC registered Doctor with a license to practice.
• Relevant experience at Consultant level or references supporting transition to Consultant level.
• Previous NHS experience is ideal.
• Evidence of stand-alone Right to Work in the UK.
• Ability to pass an enhanced criminal background check (DBS).
• Commitment to patient diagnosis and management, education, research, and development.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Chester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Healthcare