Consultant Haematologist

University Hospitals Of Northamptonshire (uhn); Kettering; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Group, is recruiting a Consultant Haematologist. You will join a supportive, multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive general Haematology and Haemato-oncology care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

The post offers opportunities to develop specialist interests (e.g., lymphoma, leukaemia, coagulation, haemostasis) and to undertake teaching, leadership and research activities within

Qualifications

• FRCPath or equivalent qualification is essential.
• MRCP or equivalent qualifications desirable.
• MBBS/MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full and specialist GMC registration or eligible within 6 months of interview.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert care across general and malignant Haematology and Haemato-oncology.
• Participate in 1:4 consultant on-call rota with middle-grade support.
• Lead and contribute to outpatient clinics, ward rounds, bone marrow lists and MDTs.
• Offer clinical advice and interpretation of Haematology investigations to colleagues and primary care.
• Engage in clinical governance, audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and participate in research/clinical trials.
• Contribute to service development and pathway improvement.

Skills

Clinical governance

Teaching

Research

Team collaboration

Education

FRCPath or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

MBBS/MBChB or equivalent

GMC registration

Job description

We're looking for a highly motivated Consultant Haematologist to join our friendly and dynamic department at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Group. You'll work alongside four experienced Consultant Haematologists to deliver comprehensive general and BSH Level 2b Haemato-oncology care, covering a broad spectrum of malignant and non-malignant haematology. This is a replacement post offering the chance to take ownership of specialist interests such as lymphoma, leukaemia, coagulation, or haemostasis. Working alongside four Consultant Haematologists, you will provide consultant-led care across malignant and non-malignant haematology in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Opportunities exist to develop specialist interests including:

• Lymphoma
• Leukaemia
• Coagulation and Haemostasis
• Other areas aligned to service needs and personal expertise

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team including consultant colleagues, specialist nurses, pharmacists, laboratory staff, allied health professionals and administrative teams.

We can offer:

• Supportive and experienced consultant team
• Well-established Haematology service
• Opportunities for service development and leadership
• Modern laboratory and diagnostic support
• Access to teaching, research and quality improvement opportunities
• Potential route to a future substantive consultant appointment

Main duties of the job

• 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

You'll be joining a department that values professional growth, collaboration, and compassionate leadership. In return, you'll find autonomy, academic partnership, and a culture that puts patients -- and people -- first.

Qualifications – Essential

• FRCPath or equivalent qualification
• MRCP or equivalent qualifications
• MBBS, MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practice) with the GMC (or eligible for registration within 6 months of interview)

Qualifications – Desirable

• Postgraduate Degree (MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent)
• Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within 6 months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview

Knowledge / Experience – Essential

• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of Haematological conditions
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Knowledge / Experience – Desirable

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Haematology

Management Experience – Essential

• Effective Team worker, valuing the experience and contributing
• Demonstrable Team Leadership skills and experience

Management Experience – Desirable

• Understanding and experience of delivering organisational change

Academic Achievements and Research – Desirable

• Publications in recognised Medicine / Medical Education Journals or Presentations at National Level
• Research experience relating to quality improvement, Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Haematology
• High level Organisational Skills
• Communication Skills

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs. Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.