Consultant Paediatrician | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust


Company:	West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Salary:	£113,565 - £150,569 PA
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Watford, WD18 0HB
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	1 Jul 2026
Closing date:	1 Aug 2026

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Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic Locum Consultant Paediatrician with specialist interest in haematology and oncology.

This is a 12-month 8PA Locum Consultant Paediatrician post.

The post holder would be the Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Unit (POSCU) Deputy Lead and will be based at Watford General Hospital.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of individuals devoted to providing the very best care for our patients.

Paediatric Haematology & Oncology (Primary Focus)

1. Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Unit (POSCU) Activity

Delivery of SACT

• Support the Monday–Friday infusional SACT service in line with NHS England National Service Specifications and North Thames Paediatric Network recommendations

• Provide clinical oversight for chemotherapy prescribing, administration, toxicity monitoring, and supportive care.

• Participate in one flexible chemotherapy session weekly.

Outpatient Oncology & Haematology Clinics

• Assess and manage:

o Two week wait (2WW) referrals

o Oncology follow up patients

o Selected non malignant haematology cases

• Provide continuity of care for children and young people undergoing treatment or surveillance.

• Support the Lead Consultant in managing benign haematological conditions, including:

o Coagulation disorders

o Anaemias

o Thrombocytopenia and other cytopenias

Haemoglobinopathy Service (Supplementary but Growing Component)

Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Support

• Work with the Local Haemoglobinopathy Team (LHT) to support:

o Outpatient management of sickle cell disease including Annual Review Clinics

o Hydroxycarbamide dose monitoring

o In reach for patients admitted in crisis

• Contribute to the development of local pathways and quality standards.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net

Please kindly refer to the Job Description for the main duties of the job.

Further information can be obtained from the Clinical Director, Dr Lynn Sinitskyl.sinitsky@nhs.netorwestherts.paediatrics@nhs.net

This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Jul 2026

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