Locum Consultant Haematologist with a special interest in Myeloma

Locum Consultant Haematologist with a special interest in Myeloma

Closing date: 10 August 2026

Job summary
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Haematologist with a specialist interest in Myeloma at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. This post is available immediately for an initial six-month period, subject to review and possible extension.

The Haematology Directorate includes a Level 4 Cancer Centre with an established myeloma service delivering all NICE-approved therapies and a strong portfolio of early and late-phase clinical trials. Local and regional myeloma MDTs support patients across South Wales, providing specialist advice, second opinions and access to trials. The wider department offers comprehensive malignant and general haematology services, including bone marrow transplantation, on-site CAR-T therapy and a tertiary haemostasis service.

The successful candidate will join an experienced multidisciplinary myeloma team within a Myeloma UK CSEP-accredited unit. Responsibilities include outpatient, day-unit and inpatient myeloma care, contributing to the malignant haematology service and participating in the consultant on-call rota.

The post is offered on a full-time basis, although flexible working arrangements will be considered. Applicants should be on the GMC Specialist Register or within three months of receiving a CCT at interview.

The post benefits from the Welsh Consultant Contract, with a basic salary of £125,509 per annum. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure check and pre-employment checks.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join an established and forward-looking multidisciplinary myeloma team and will contribute to all aspects of the plasma cell disorders service. Clinical commitments will include dedicated clinics for:

• New patient assessment
• Follow-up care
• Pre-treatment and chemotherapy review
• Clinical trial activity within the Clinical Research Facility

Clinics are distributed throughout the week, providing a varied and rewarding balance of specialist clinical care, research activity, service development and regional leadership.

About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together" , and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Details
Date posted: 27 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £125,509 a year
Contract: Locum
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 001-MP146.26
Job locations: University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF144XW

Job description
Please refer to the job description for the main responsibilities of the role which includes having continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge in liaison with consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time).

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full GMC / GDC registration with a licence to practise

Desirable

• MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification
• PhD / MD

Experience
Essential

• Broad training and experience in managing patients with myeloma within the context of NICE pathways and clinical trials

Desirable

• Experience as a Myeloma Fellow, Clinical Trial Fellow, or other specialist experience in this area of practice

Skills
Essential

• Counselling / Communication skills

Clinical Governance
Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Evidence of engagement with appraisal and revalidation
• Presentation of an audit in haemato-oncology within recent place of work

Research
Essential

• Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
• Awareness of UK Myeloma Clinical Trials

Teaching
Essential

• Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors

Management
Essential

• Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone

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).

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.