Consultant Haematologist

NHS; Bolton; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant Haematologist, taking responsibility for both inpatient and outpatient care. This role involves collaborating with a dedicated team to provide exceptional haematology services, while also supporting ongoing service development and specialisation within the division.

Qualifications

• Must hold full and specialist registration with a license to practice with GMC.
• Broad training in clinical and laboratory haematology.
• Experience of working within the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Cover inpatient daily consultant-led ward rounds.
• Support a well-established outpatient service with 3 clinics per week.
• Participate in sector-wide MDT meetings.

Skills

Communication

Team working

Education

GMC registration

MRCP or equivalent

FRCPath or equivalent

CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an innovative Consultant Haematologist to join our exceptional Bolton NHS Foundation Trust team.

Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to welcome applications for the post of Haematology Consultant within the division of medicine. We are looking for highly motivated colleagues with excellent communication and team working skills who want to deliver the best haematology care for our local population. The post holder should have a broad training in clinical and laboratory haematology.

We will also consider applications from candidates who are currently working as Locum NHS consultants and applying to be on the GMC specialist register via CESR. If successful, they will be initially offered a locum consultant post on a 2 year fixed term contract whilst they obtain their specialist registration.

You will join a medical team of 3 experienced haematologists, a Physicians' Associate and a Haematology FY1. The Trust is looking to recruit two Haematology consultants to grow the team and allow further innovation and specialisation to occur.

We work alongside a close knit nursing team comprising of a trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Haematology Day Unit Manager, 2 Haematology Nurse Specialists, 2 staff nurses and a band 3 HCA.

Main duties of the job

The appointed doctor will share inpatient responsibilities with the other Haematology consultants to cover inpatient daily consultant led ward rounds. In-patient work includes in-reach service to the wards. Clinical haematology in-patient beds are within our complex care bed base and carry out daily ward rounds.

The doctor will also support a well-established and diverse outpatients' service. As a Consultant, you will have 3 clinics per week. You will also participate and attend a weekly sector-wide MDT with Bolton, Wigan and Salford.

The department provides a clinical and laboratory service, managing a full range of haematological conditions to BCSH level 2a. The medical team support the laboratory department and undertake various education elements of the role.

The posts will at the Royal Bolton Hospital and support the delivery of on call for Bolton Hospital after hours Monday to Thursday (5pm to 9am) and on call for the local Haematology network with Bolton, Wigan and Salford after hours on Friday and Weekends (Friday 5pm to Monday 9am).

We are happy to consider flexible working requests, such as part time or annualised hours, but you will be expected to work shifts on a rota that reflects and supports the needs of the department.

About us

Royal Bolton Hospital has a great reputation for supporting staff, celebrating success and continued service development.

We are one of the North West's busiest acute NHS foundations trusts, serving people across Bolton and other parts of Greater Manchester and are classed as amongst the best in the region for several of our services.

Our organisation received a 'Good' overall rating from the CQC in April 2019, with some key areas of outstanding practice.

The Trust is currently underway with building the Bolton College of Medical Sciences, a vocational and professional skills and training facility, which is due completion in 2024.

We aim to:

• Provide every person the best treatment, in the best place, every time
• Be a great place to work
• Spend our money wisely
• Make our hospital and buildings fir for the future
• Join up services to improve the health of the people of Bolton
• Develop partnerships across Greater Manchester to improve services

For a brief insight into how Bolton NHS Foundation Trust are building a Better Bolton please click on this short link: https://youtu.be/kGGRgPqHQsg

Details Date posted

01 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

241-39AA-25-C

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Farnworth, Bolton

BL4 0JR

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holder should have a broad training in clinical and laboratory haematology and must hold full and specialist registration with a licence to practise with General Medical Council. Additionally, they should be holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by the date of interview. Development of an area of special interest will be encouraged and the post holder will be expected to participate in the on-call rota, providing advice and clinical help across hospital and community. The successful candidate is expected to undertake clinics at Royal Bolton Hospital.

A job plan for the post will be agreed with successful candidates after appointment and reviewed within 6 months. There are opportunities to develop new services and expand and consolidate existing services depending on the successful candidates' interests. The successful candidates will be encouraged and supported to develop their subspecialty interests. There is opportunity to take lead roles in various elements of the service such as cancer care, laboratory haematology, anticoagulation, obstetric haematology and clinical governance etc.

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holder should have a broad training in clinical and laboratory haematology and must hold full and specialist registration with a licence to practise with General Medical Council. Additionally, they should be holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by the date of interview. Development of an area of special interest will be encouraged and the post holder will be expected to participate in the on-call rota, providing advice and clinical help across hospital and community. The successful candidate is expected to undertake clinics at Royal Bolton Hospital.

A job plan for the post will be agreed with successful candidates after appointment and reviewed within 6 months. There are opportunities to develop new services and expand and consolidate existing services depending on the successful candidates' interests. The successful candidates will be encouraged and supported to develop their subspecialty interests. There is opportunity to take lead roles in various elements of the service such as cancer care, laboratory haematology, anticoagulation, obstetric haematology and clinical governance etc.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• GMC registered
• MRCP or equivalent
• FRCPath or equivalent
• CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT by date of interview

Experience Essential

• Experience of working within the NHS
• Broad exposure to all aspects of clinical and laboratory haematology
• Experience of Clinical Audit, ability to supervise audit projects
• Experience of teaching medical students and postgraduate medical trainees

Desirable

• Specialist interest in thrombosis/haemostasis or obstetric haematology
• Has been PI for clinical trials

Knowledge Essential

• Evidence of appropriate CPD
• ST or equivalent training in Haematology
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• GMC registered
• MRCP or equivalent
• FRCPath or equivalent
• CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT by date of interview

Experience Essential

• Experience of working within the NHS
• Broad exposure to all aspects of clinical and laboratory haematology
• Experience of Clinical Audit, ability to supervise audit projects
• Experience of teaching medical students and postgraduate medical trainees

Desirable

• Specialist interest in thrombosis/haemostasis or obstetric haematology
• Has been PI for clinical trials

Knowledge Essential

• Evidence of appropriate CPD
• ST or equivalent training in Haematology
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills

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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details Employer name

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Farnworth, Bolton

BL4 0JR

Employer's website

http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Farnworth, Bolton

BL4 0JR

Employer's website

http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)