Consultant Haematologist

NHS Lanarkshire; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is advertising a Consultant Haematologist post at University Hospital Monklands, Airdrie. The role is full-time and contributes to a pan-Lanarkshire Clinical and Laboratory Haematology service.

The successful applicant will join a team of eight Consultants within Monklands Hospital, serving a population over 600,000 and supporting clinical and laboratory haematology across three sites. There is encouragement for specialist interests, potential for additional SPA time, and

Job description

Advertised location: Airdrie
Advertised salary: Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)
Employment type: Permanent

Consultant in Haematology

University Hospital Monklands - NHS Lanarkshire

Applications are invited to apply for a Consultant Haematologist post in NHSL. This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive team of 8 Consultants in a full time capacity (those candidates wishing to work less than full time will be considered). This post contributes to the provision of a pan-Lanarkshire Clinical and Laboratory Haematology service.

Monklands Hospital, which serves a population of >600 000, holds a concentrated 12 bed in-patient Haematology unit as well as SACT delivering Day unit. There is on-site ITU, HDU, Renal and Respiratory medicine offering clinical support. The Lanarkshire ENT and Infectious Disease units are also based at Monklands Hospital. Extensive specialist Haematological diagnostic services are supported across all three sites with a Flow Cytometry laboratory onsite at Monklands Hospital. The Scottish PNH Clinic is based at Monklands hospital supported by the Lanarkshire Haematology service.

Paediatric Haematology, Bone Marrow Transplantation and Haemophilia Services are based at Regional Facilities within with which there are close links. MDT/MCN meetings are held by videoconferencing across Lanarkshire and with Glasgow.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to develop specialist interests whilst in post and these may include a disease specific interest, increased involvement in our Clinical trials portfolio, or aspects of laboratory Haematology. Applicants with an interest in Myeloid disorders are particularly encouraged.

The three Hospitals contain the major specialities with active postgraduate education programmes led by the Postgraduate Tutor and Director of Medical Education and a regular programme of medical, surgical and other speciality meetings. The Board and the Department strongly encourage post-graduate education and skill development.

Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements.

NHS Lanarkshire is supportive of applications from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services and able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education and Research & Development.

The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and our medical students benefit greatly from the excellent educational opportunities provided by the board in both primary and secondary care. Those who are or who will be involved in teaching our students, or in any other activity which involves a contribution to teaching, research or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow.

Honorary Status Role Holders are entitled to numerous benefits including a University of Glasgow ID card, use of the Library and other facilities, and a University IT account as required for their role. They have access to all courses run by the IT Services on the same basis as members of staff and are also permitted an educational discount when PC equipment is purchased through the IT Services.

Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Dr Andrew Fyfe, [e-mail] or via Secretary on 01698 366388.

For any application queries, please contact Nicole Lennon, HR Assistant on or via [e-mail]

Please follow the link below should you wish any further information on NHS Lanarkshire
Recruitment | NHS Lanarkshire (scot.nhs.uk)

Click here to view: NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment Pack - Consultant Haematologist

Interview Date: 6th November 2026

Additional Information for Applicants

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