Consultant Haematologist

Consultant in Haematology | Medacs Healthcare

Hospital Name: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn

Job Title: Locum Consultant in Haematology

Location: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn, Gayton Road, King's Lynn, PE30 4ET

Contract Type: Permanent or FTC

Make a Real Difference in Haematology - On Your Terms

Medacs Healthcare is working in partnership with The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn (QEH) to recruit a Consultant in Haematology to join a friendly, forward‑thinking department delivering high-quality haematology care across West Norfolk and surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity to combine rewarding clinical work, specialist development, and flexible working, with the support of a leading NHS framework agency.

About the Role

As Consultant Haematologist, you will join an established team at QEH King's Lynn, working alongside experienced consultant colleagues and specialist nurses to deliver a comprehensive clinical and laboratory haematology service.
The role offers the opportunity to develop a sub-specialist interest, with one session per week at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Addenbrooke's Hospital), contributing to tertiary-level care and MDTs.

The department forms part of the Eastern Pathology Alliance, a UKAS-accredited service, and works closely with regional MDTs for malignant and non-malignant haematology.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level care for inpatients, outpatients, and day-unit patients
• Lead and participate in haematology clinics, including Macmillan clinics and telephone follow-ups
• Contribute to the on-call rota (currently 1:4 weekdays/weekends)
• Participate in local and regional MDTs, including video-linked specialist MDTs
• Support and supervise junior doctors, trainees, and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit, service improvement, and GIRFT initiatives
• Support education, appraisal, and CPD activities within the department

About the Department & Setting

• Dedicated Macmillan Unit with access to Level 2b inpatient beds
• Strong links with Cambridge University Hospitals, including CAR‑T pathways
• Supportive consultant team with defined subspecialty interests

What We're Looking For
Essential

• MBBS (or equivalent medical degree)
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT/CESR)
• Right to work in the UK
• DBS/PVG check (or willingness to complete)
• Excellent communication and teamworking skills

Desirable

• CCT in Haematology (or within 6 months)
• Interest in developing a recognised subspecialty area
• Experience contributing to teaching, audit, or service development

Why King's Lynn?
King's Lynn offers an excellent quality of life, combining:

• Easy rail links to Cambridge and London
• Beautiful countryside and coastline nearby
• Strong local schools and community feel
• Affordable living compared with larger cities

Apply Today

Email jessica.drew@medacs.com for further information or enquire about alternative opportunities