Consultant Haematologist

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is inviting applications for the Consultant Haematologist position. This full-time role involves providing specialist services, diagnosing haematological disorders, and supporting clinical decision-making. Additionally, the applicant will engage in teaching medical students and participate in clinical research and audits. Flexible working arrangements are offered. Applicants are encouraged from varied backgrounds including part-time and job-share candidates.

Benefits

Structured mentoring scheme

Support for continued professional development

Participation in teaching and training programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in providing inpatients and outpatients haematology services.
• Strong ability to diagnose and treat various haematological conditions.
• Experience in teaching and supervising medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Haematology services to patients.
• Diagnose and treat haematological disorders.
• Deliver undergraduate and pathology teaching to medical students.
• Participate in clinical research and audits.

Skills

Specialist Haematology services

Diagnosing haematological disorders

Teaching and training

Clinical research

Education

Consultant level qualification in Haematology

Job description

Consultant Haematologist

We invite applications for a full‑time Consultant Haematologist to join an established team of 9 consultants providing diagnostic and clinical haematology services and managing inpatients to BCSH Level 3.

About the team

The post is a general Haematology post covering all district general Haematology practice with an expectation of sub‑specialist interest in lymphoma, haemostasis/thrombosis and other areas. The team also supports a JACIE accredited transplant service and is involved in active cancer clinical trials research.

Key responsibilities

• Provide specialist Haematology services to inpatients and outpatients.
• Diagnose and treat haematological disorders and support clinical decision‑making for junior medical and nursing staff.
• Provide on‑call support and remain contactable during out‑of‑hours service.
• Share responsibility for the diagnostic laboratory services, including interpretation of tests and liaison with hospital clinicians and primary care.
• Deliver undergraduate teaching, tutorials and pathology teaching to 4th‑year medical students.
• Assist in training of technical and scientific staff and develop postgraduate training for junior doctors.
• Act as an educational supervisor for junior and middle‑grade medical staff, managing appraisal and development planning.
• Maintain up‑to‑date clinical knowledge through CME/CPD in line with RCPath guidance.
• Participate in clinical audit and develop clinical audits in line with Directorate and Corporate Clinical Governance programmes.
• Engage in clinical research, particularly recruitment to local clinical trials throughout the portfolio.

Working pattern

10 PAs per week, including on‑call commitments shared with other consultant colleagues (1:8 rota). Whole‑time, part‑time or job‑share applicants are welcomed. Flexible working arrangements may be considered.

Development and support

Consultants receive a structured mentoring scheme. The department supports continuing professional development and encourages participation in the Trust’s research, teaching and training programmes.

You will only be contacted by the Recruitment Team via e‑mail if shortlisted. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.