Consultant Haematologist

Sfh Tr; Sutton; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Part time

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Haematology Consultant with a specialist interest in Myeloid and General Haematology to join Kings Mill Hospital. Part-time flexible working arrangements are available; the post supports a 1:6 on-call rotation and potential out-patient sessions.

The role requires GMC registration (or within 6 months of CCT), and provides an opportunity to contribute to a forward‑looking, inclusive Trust with a strong focus on wellbeing and professional

Qualifications

• Specialist trainee/consultant level in Haematology with interest in Myeloid and General Haematology.
• GMC specialist registration or on track for it at time of interview.
• Fellowship or equivalent qualification in Haematology/related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and laboratory Haematology services for Sherwood Forest Hospitals.
• Participate in on-call Haematology rota (1:6) and ward rounds.
• Contribute to business planning and development of Haematology services.

Skills

Haematology

Education

GMC registration (full and specialist)

Fellowship Royal College of Pathologists

Membership Royal College of Physicians

Job description

Main area Haematology Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

10 sessions per week (1:6 weekend on-call and 1:6 weekday overnight on-call) Job ref 214-MED26-8318415

Site Kings Mill Hospital Town Sutton In Ashfield Salary £113,565 - £150,569 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in this role, we would be delighted to welcome you to Sherwood Forest Hospitals.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and know that happy colleagues deliver better care.

Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

At Sherwood Forest Hospitals, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As such, we particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, or Disabled. We believe that a diverse team better represents the communities we serve and brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our work.

Job overview

Want to work as part of an award-winning team at one of the happiest Trusts in the country?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and highly motivated Haematology Consultant with a specialist interest in Myeloid and General Haematology to join Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Kings Mill Hospital.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues. Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

So if you are looking to join a team at a modern and innovative Trust which is easy to get to then let us be your next career move.

Main duties of the job

As a consultant here at Kings Mill you will become one of our six Haematologists providing clinical and laboratory Haematology services to Sherwood Forest Hospitals. You would also participate in the on-call Haematology service which includes ward rounds and out of hour service (1:6 rota currently). You would be expected to take part in business planning of the Haematology services in collaboration with the other consultants in the department and hospital management

The post will be based largely at King\'s Mill Hospital (KMH), potentially with out-patient sessions at Newark Hospital.

Working for our organisation

We are proud of our improvements over the last five yearsat Sherwood Forest Hospitals, and we recognise we can improve further. We know good quality healthcare can only be delivered by focussing on the experience of people, be it patients and the public or the colleagues you work with. Our improvements have been achieved by two central commitments to people:

• Weexpectallpatientsto receive the same standard of care we would want our friends and family to have and :
• We expectallcolleaguesto be treated with the same values we believe are important; support, kindness and respect.

We want to work with partners, we want to move beyond the boundaries of our hospitals and we want to help our local population become healthier.

Since 2019 we have been working to deliverhealthier communitiesandoutstandingcare for all,and working with Primary Care Networks and partners in our Mid- Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Provider and our Integrated Care System.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further details and main responsibilities.

Person specification

Research

• Experience of treating patients in clinical trials
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Teaching

• Demonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role

Experience

• Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan
• Understanding of all aspects of specific focus of role
• Five years supervised training in an appropriate higher specialist training scheme or equivalent training programme

Qualifications

• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the specialist register at the time of application.
• Fellowship of Royal College of Pathologists or show evidence of equivalent qualification
• Membership of Royal College of Physicians or show evidence of equivalent qualification

Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Home Office guidance has changed. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

We as a Trust support the use of AI and other tools to support your application. However, all personal statements and behavioural examples must be truthful and factually accurate. Your application should reflect your own personal/professional experiences and qualifications to ensure authenticity and credibility.

For the avoidance of doubt, plagiarism includes presenting the ideas or experiences of others or content generated by artificial intelligence as your own. We review all applications carefully to ensure that the information provided in your supporting statement aligns with your qualifications, work history and the duties undertaken within those roles. Your experience will also be explored further during the interview process.

If you would like this information in an alternative format or in a different language please contact us on 01623 622515 ext 3271.

Please note that we no longer accept handwritten/paper applications and that the email address given on your application will be used for all correspondence regarding this post.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. Priority for vacancies at the Trust will be given to existing employees of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust whose roles are currently at risk of redundancy due to organisational change. If a high number of applications are received, a longlisting exercise will be conducted prior to shortlisting.

Only applications received on or before the closing date will be considered for short listing. This is to ensure that the Trust meets its commitment to Equality of Opportunity.

In submitting an application, you authorise Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any current and previous NHS Service details and you agree to the Trust obtaining and transferring personal date held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be shared using the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and third party systems via an automated process and will only be used for the purposes of maintaining your employment record.

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and then the money will then be deducted from your first salary once you've commenced employment. The current price of a check is £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced. If you are asked to complete a DBS check and have a previous identity that you do not wish to be disclosed to your employer and/or on your DBS certificate, you should call or email the dedicated sensitive applications team before submitting your application. The team is experienced in dealing with sensitive cases and will advise you of the process and what you need to do.

Please note any genuine job offer letters will only be received if you have applied, interviewed, and received a verbal offer from the appointing manager for a vacancy within Sherwood Forest Hospitals. If you receive a job offer and you are not sure of its authenticity, please report it to the following email [e-mail]

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 Steve Jones Job title Haematology Head of Service Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01623 622515 Additional information

Dr Steve Jones 01623 622515 ext. 3613

or

Emma White, Haematology Associate Operations Manager [e-mail] /Mobile: [phone]