Consultant Haematologist

Transformationunitgm; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated Consultant Haematologist to join a team of skilled professionals. This full-time role involves clinical and laboratory responsibilities, including leading the VTE initiative. The successful candidate will work in a supportive environment that values respect, teamwork, and patient care. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in patient lives while enjoying excellent staff benefits and career development opportunities. If you're looking to advance your career in a vibrant setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

London high cost area supplement

Dedicated training schemes

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Broad clinical skills in haematology and laboratory work.
• Efficient PC skills including software packages.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to clinical care of patients in the Haematology Department.
• Participate in outpatient clinics and manage inpatients.

Skills

Clinical experience

PC skills

Education

RCPAth or FRCPath

Job description

Main area Clinical Haematology Grade Consultant Contract Permanent: 10 PA will include 1PA for VTE lead role and on call Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 343-CON-253

Employer Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site St Helier Town Carshalton Salary £105,504 - £139,882 Plus HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 07/05/2025 23:59 Interview date 09/06/2025

Consultant

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.

Job overview

This is a 9 + 1 PA Full time Consultant Haematologist post. The Trust wide post completes a team of 8 Consultants working across the Trust. The appointee is expected to be broadly skilled and to take part in all the clinical and laboratory work of the Department. This post includes the responsibility of a Clinical Lead role as the Trust Lead for VTE.

A Consultant wishing to work less than full time will be eligible to be considered for the post. Modification of the job content would be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with colleagues. The post is available immediately.

Main duties of the job

1. To comply with the GMC’s guidance on ‘Good Medical Practice’ at all times.
2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Leads.
4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust’s corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).
6. To participate in the Trust’s Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
7. To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care.
8. To demonstrate flexibility according to departmental requirements after discussion with the Clinical Lead.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. The appointee will contribute to the clinical care of patients referred to the Haematology Department at both St Helier and Epsom General Hospitals.
2. Participate in 3 out-patient clinics per week.
3. The appointee may participate in the clinical rotas for the management of the inpatients at St Helier Hospital.
4. The appointee will have an office with own desk and personal computer. They will have access to a microscope, including 2- and 6-headed microscopes for teaching purposes.
5. Dedicated secretarial support is provided by shared medical secretaries/patient pathway co-ordinators.
6. Responsible for advising all laboratory users, including general practitioners, on general haematology problems, as required.
7. This post also encompasses the Trust Lead for VTE to which 1 PA is allocated.

Person specification

Qualifications

• RCPAth or FRCPath

Experience

• Excellent Clinical experience
• Efficient use of PC skills including software packages

Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’

There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

FURTHER INFORMATION

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**

**PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CONTACT ALL APPLICANTS VIA EMAIL AND NOT BY POST. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CHECK YOUR RECRUITMENT SYSTEM ACCOUNT ON A REGULAR BASIS. YOU CAN ACCESS THIS ACCOUNT VIA OUR WEBSITE > Work for Us > Current Vacancies > My Job Account**

For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.

If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching. Please contact the recruitment team for more information.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dr James Croft Job title Clinical lead and Consultant Haematologist Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0208 289 2214 Additional information

Dr Stella Appiah-Cubi - Joint clinical lead

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