Consultant Clinical Haematologist

NHS; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Consultant Hematologist to join their innovative Hematology team. The role involves providing high-quality clinical care for various blood disorders, leadership in multidisciplinary teams, and contributions to service development and teaching. The successful candidate will have full GMC registration and relevant CCT qualifications. This is a full-time, permanent position located at Kingston Hospital, offering competitive pay and a commitment to staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Extensive wellbeing resources

On-site staff nursery

Comprehensive occupational health services

Qualifications

• Demonstrate leadership skills within multidisciplinary teams.
• Broad general experience of Hematology on SpR/STr rotation.
• Full registration with GMC to license and practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist inpatient and outpatient care for hematological conditions.
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings for blood cancer cases.
• Support transfusion practice and advise on blood component use.

Skills

Leadership skills

Broad general experience of Hematology

Teamwork in multidisciplinary settings

Education

Full registration with GMC

CCT in Hematology

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Consultant Hematologist to join our dynamic Hematology team. The post involves delivering high-quality clinical and laboratory hematology services, including the diagnosis and management of both malignant and non‑malignant blood disorders. The successful candidate will provide specialist outpatient and inpatient care, support safe transfusion practice, and contribute to MDT meetings for the management of hematological conditions.

You will work closely with colleagues across oncology, pathology, specialist nursing and pharmacy, and play an active role in teaching, service development, clinical governance, and research. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward‑thinking department committed to delivering patient‑centred, evidence‑based care.

Main duties

• Provide specialist inpatient and outpatient care for malignant and non‑malignant hematological conditions.
• Lead and participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings for blood cancer and complex hematology cases.
• Oversee and interpret laboratory hematology investigations, including blood films and bone marrow samples.
• Support safe and effective transfusion practice and provide clinical advice on blood component use.
• Participate in the delivery of chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other specialist treatments.
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives.
• Teach and supervise junior medical staff, students and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in the on‑call rota for hematology services.

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matter to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on‑site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, a dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, a 24/7 employee assistance programme and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly “shout‑outs” and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

At KRFT we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Job details

Date posted: 18 December 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pa

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 396‑2834‑MS

Location: Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Rd, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7QB

Person specification

Essential

• Full registration with GMC to license and practice.
• UK trained and must hold CCT or be within six months of award of CCT by interview date.
• Broad general experience of Hematology on SpR/STr rotation.
• Demonstrate leadership skills within multidisciplinary team.
• Full registration with GMC (duplicate – retained for emphasis).
• Broad general experience of Hematology on SpR/STr rotation (duplicate).
• Demonstrate leadership skills within multidisciplinary team (duplicate).

Desirable

• MD/PhD/MBA.
• MRCP or equivalent.
• Interest in clinical trials.
• Attend Management Training Courses.
• MD/PhD/MBA (duplicate).
• MRCP or equivalent (duplicate).
• Interest in clinical trials (duplicate).
• Attend Management Training Courses (duplicate).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check will be required 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 must 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

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Kingston Hospital

Galsworthy Rd

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (opens in a new tab)