Consultant Haematologist with an interest in Therapeutic Apheresis and Haemoglobinopathies

NHS Blood and Transplant; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Blood and Transplant is seeking a full-time Consultant Haematologist at Manchester Royal Infirmary. The role involves providing medical support for haemoglobinopathies and therapeutic apheresis, requiring GMC registration and strong commitment to patient care. Candidates should demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications, with interviews expected in July 2025.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates interest in haemoglobinopathies.
• Eligible for GMC registration within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical support through the Therapeutic Apheresis Service.
• Support red cell exchange and plasma exchange services.

Skills

Interest in haemoglobinopathies

Education

Full and specialist registration with the GMC

Job description

Consultant Haematologist with an interest in Therapeutic Apheresis and Haemoglobinopathies

Job Summary

This is a full-time (10 programmed activities per week) Consultant in Haematology as a member of the NHS Blood & Transplant (NHSBT) cellular, apheresis and gene therapies team and the haematology team at Manchester Royal Infirmary focussing on haemoglobinopathies and red cell exchange. Within NHSBT, the post-holder will focus on medical support to the non-malignant work carried out by Therapeutic Apheresis Service (TAS) team who work flexibly to support patients at Manchester Royal Infirmary, providing cross cover by phone to other sites nationally. They will be a member of a NHSBT consultant team focussed on leadership in red cell exchange with some support for plasma exchange services. This team is part of a broader team in Cellular, Apheresis and Gene Therapies.

About You

Experience and Knowledge

• Demonstrates clear interest and commitment to haemoglobinopathies.

Qualifications and Training

• Full and specialist registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview).

Please view the Job Description and Person Specification for the full personal attributes we require for the role. You will need to demonstrate these throughout the recruitment process.

This vacancy will close at 23:59 on Tuesday 24^th June 2025.

Interviews are anticipated to be held 14^th July – subject to confirmation

For informal enquiries please contact: Dr. James Griffin, Medical Director of CAGT at [e-mail].