Consultant Clinical Haematologist

NHS; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kingston upon Thames is seeking an experienced Consultant Clinical Haematologist to deliver high-quality clinical services for blood disorders. The successful candidate will provide expert inpatient and outpatient care, lead multidisciplinary meetings, and oversee laboratory investigations. This opportunity offers a supportive environment focused on professional growth, wellbeing, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

On-site staff nursery

Wellbeing practitioners

Comprehensive occupational health services

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist inpatient and outpatient care for malignant and non-malignant hematological conditions.
• Lead and participate in MDT meetings for blood cancer and complex haematology cases.
• Oversee and interpret laboratory investigations, including blood films and bone marrow samples.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical trials interest

Education

MD/PhD/MBA

MRCP or equivalent

Full registration with GMC

Job description

Consultant Clinical Haematologist

The closing date is 09 January 2026

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 of the job

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 haemology cases.

Oversee and interpret laboratory haemology 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 haemology services.

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto 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, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 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 ‘shoutouts’ 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 responsibilities

Please see full job description for responsibilities of the role.

JD has been approved by the Royal College.

AAC date TBC

Person Specification

• Full registration with GMC to license and practice
• UK trained and must hold CCT or be with six months of award of CCT by interview date
• MD/PhD/MBA
• MRCP or equivalent

Clinical Experience

• Broad General experience of Hematology on SpR/STr rotation
• Interest in clinical trials

Personal Qualitites

• Demonstrate leadership skills within multidisciplinary team
• Attend Management Training Courses

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.

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust