Consultant Haematology

Uhmb; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 113,565 - 150,569; Full time

Job summary

Uhmb is seeking a Consultant Haematologist for a full-time role at Furness General Hospital, responsible for delivering clinical care to patients with haematological disorders. The successful applicant will provide specialist advice, lead outpatient activities, and contribute to clinical services across multiple sites.

Applicants must hold full GMC registration with a license to practice and have an accredited specialty in Haematology. The role involves participation in a consultant on-call rota and requires broad training in clinical haematology.

Qualifications

• Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC.
• Specialist Registration, or within 6 months of award at time of interview.
• Accredited specialist in Haematology (or within 6 months of gaining CCT) or equivalent.
• MRCP or equivalent MRCPath (Haematology).

Responsibilities

• Provide full clinical care for patients with haematological conditions.
• Deliver specialist haematology advice to colleagues within the Trust.
• Contribute to clinical laboratory services at Furness General Hospital.

Skills

Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC

Specialist Registration

Accredited specialist in Haematology

MRCP or equivalent MRCPath (Haematology)

Job description

Job overview

Main area Haematology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours 10 sessions per week (Full time 10 pa's per week (2APA subject to negotiation and annual job planning)) Job ref 331-B0340626

Site Furness General Hospital Town Barrow-in-Furness Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/07/2026 23:59

Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Application for this substantive post will only be accepted if you hold full GMC registration with a license to practice and entry on the Specialist Register or anticipating being in receipt of CCT/Professional Portfolio (formally CESR) within six months of interview.

We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious and dynamic individual to join our committed and well-integrated multidisciplinary team, providing high standard care.

This post is for a Consultant Haematologist responsible for delivering comprehensive clinical care to patients with a wide range of blood disorders, including haematological malignancy. The role also involves providing specialist advice on all aspects of haematology to colleagues across the Trust and in Primary Care.

The successful applicant will be based at Furness General Hospital, with flexibility to work across Trust sites, including Royal Lancaster Infirmary. Outpatient activity will include general haematology clinics, with the opportunity to develop a sub‑specialist interest. Clinics are delivered within oncology units across the three sites, in close proximity to chemotherapy delivery areas.

This is a full‑time 10 PA post with 2 additional programmed activities (APA), subject to negotiation and reviewed annually through the job planning process. Applicants are encouraged to clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification within their application.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide full clinical care for patients with haematological conditions, including haematological malignancy. They will deliver specialist haematology advice to colleagues within the Trust and in Primary Care, supporting safe and effective patient management.

The role includes contributing to clinical laboratory services at Furness General Hospital and Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The appointee will also participate in the consultant on‑call rota, providing cover across all Trust hospitals.

A whole‑time equivalent consultant would typically undertake three general haematology outpatient clinics per week, alongside developing and maintaining a sub‑specialist interest aligned to service needs.

There will be an expectation for the successful candidate to participate in a 1 in 5/6 on‑call rota, which attracts an additional 1 PA and a 5% supplement.

Qualifications/Skills

• Full registration and a licence to practise with the GMC.
• Specialist Registration, or within 6 months of award at time of interview.
• Accredited specialist in Haematology (or within 6 months of gaining CCT) or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent MRCPath (Haematology)

Experience

• Experience in managing acutely unwell general medical patients / Core Medical Training
• Broad training in all aspects of clinical and laboratory haematology

Research and Audit

• Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit

Education and Teaching

• Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students and doctors
• Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent

Legal: The 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.