Consultant Haematologist

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Kettering; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Kettering seeks a passionate clinician for consultant-led Haematology services. The role includes providing expert care, educational support, and active participation in service development. Strong diagnostic and patient management skills are essential, and you must be GMC registered or nearing certification. The position offers a supportive department and numerous benefits, including partnerships with the University of Leicester for teaching and research collaboration.

Benefits

Childcare vouchers

Salary sacrifice for cars

Staff discounts at local restaurants and gyms

Qualifications

• GMC registration or within 6 months of CCT is required.
• Must have excellent diagnostic and patient management skills.
• Confident in an MDT environment and eager to contribute.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, consultant-led Haematology services.
• Provide expert care across general and malignant Haematology.
• Participate in the 1:4 consultant on-call rota.
• Lead outpatient clinics and ward rounds.
• Take part in clinical governance and quality improvement.
• Support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Laboratory skills

Patient management skills

MDT collaboration

Education

GMC registration or within 6 months of CCT

Job description

Responsibilities

You’ll be responsible for delivering high‑quality, consultant‑led Haematology services for both inpatients and outpatients across North Northamptonshire and neighbouring regions.

• Provide expert care across general and malignant Haematology, including Haemato‑oncology, coagulation, and transfusion services.
• Participate in the 1:4 consultant on‑call rota, with appropriate middle‑grade support.
• Lead and contribute to outpatient clinics, ward rounds, bone marrow lists, and the Haematology MDT.
• Offer clinical advice and interpretation of Haematology investigations to medical colleagues across the Trust and in primary care.
• Take an active role in clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, with opportunities for involvement in research and clinical trials.
• Participate in service development, bringing forward ideas for innovation and pathway improvement.

Qualifications

A passionate and collaborative clinician with excellent diagnostic, laboratory, and patient management skills. You will be GMC registered (or within 6 months of CCT), confident working in an MDT environment, and eager to contribute to service development, clinical governance, and education.

Benefits

• A well‑established, supportive department with a strong multidisciplinary structure and a reputation for excellence.
• Opportunities to lead and shape service development and clinical trials through our active R&D programme.
• Academic links with the University of Leicester, offering teaching and research collaboration opportunities.
• Access to modern, well‑equipped facilities, including a 10‑bed Haematology ward, dedicated chemotherapy suite, and newly developed outpatient services; Kettering is centrally located with easy access to London and major airports.
• A commitment to providing Safe and Compassionate care, with a focus on learning, development, and career expansion.
• A wide range of benefits including childcare vouchers, a home‑electronic scheme, salary sacrifice for cars, and staff discounts at local restaurants and gyms.
• Strong links with Leicester Medical School and support for foundation doctors, core and specialty trainees on rotation from HEEM.

Additional Information

Applications will be transferred to the TRAC system. By completing an application you are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data.

We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.