Consultant in Haemato-Oncologist with an interest in Stem Cell Transplant | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Greater London seeks an experienced Consultant Haemato-Oncologist to join the Haemato-oncology Department. The successful candidate will lead the stem cell transplant programme, deliver high-quality patient care, and engage in teaching and research initiatives. This role requires strong clinical leadership skills in managing haematological malignancies. The position offers an opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the ongoing improvement of services. Applications close on 4 Jan 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in haematological malignancies and stem cell transplant.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with multidisciplinary teams.
• Evidence-based approach to medical care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the stem cell transplant programme across the trust.
• Participate in clinical governance and audit activities.
• Contribute to teaching and training of junior doctors.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Patient care

Research and development

Teaching and training

Clinical governance

Education

Medical degree and training in Haematology

Fellowship in Haematology

Job description

Consultant Haemato‑Oncologist with an interest in Stem Cell Transplant / Director of Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant

This advertised post is for a substantive Consultant to join the Haemato‑oncology Department at the Barts Cancer Centre, based at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in the City of London. This is a new post, although the Director of Stem Cell Transplant component of the post is due to consultant retirement.

The successful candidate will join the existing multi‑disciplinary team in the provision of inpatient and outpatient services for patients with haematological malignancies focussing on stem cell transplant. As Stem Cell Transplant Director, this individual will lead the stem cell transplant / cellular therapy programme across the trust and region, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory/accreditation standards. The consultant will contribute to the development of service pathways, participate in teaching and training of junior doctors and medical students, and engage in research activities aimed at improving transplant outcomes. The post holder will be expected to actively recruit patients to clinical trials.

Responsibilities

• Be an active member of the Cancer Centre and help deliver the departmental mission of excellence in clinical care and teaching.
• Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and high‑quality evidence‑based Haemato‑oncology service, with continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
• Lead, develop and organise services in the charge of the post holder in line with the Trust/Divisional business plans. Full participation in the management of the Barts Cancer Centre (BCC). Liaise and communicate with the Divisional Director, Clinical Director, Lead Clinicians and the General and Service Managers.
• Provide clinical care for patients within Haemato‑oncology, including inpatients and outpatients, providing specialist advice and a referral service for other clinicians in the Trust.
• Be responsible for clinical audit activities, which are an essential and regular part of clinical practice.
• Participate in the Trust’s clinical governance activities, encouraging and fostering improvements in the quality and standards of clinical services.
• Provide clinical leadership in Haemato‑oncology within Barts Health NHS Trust.
• Participate in undergraduate teaching of Haemato‑oncology.
• Have corporate and individual responsibility for the professional management of doctors in training.
• Coordinate the provision of a consolidated service across all sites in the Trust.
• Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients in charge and the running of clinics or departments.
• Participate in the consultant on‑call rota and provide cover for colleagues in times of absence and leave when required.
• Play a key role in providing a high‑quality clinical service for patients with haematological malignancies, increasing access to patient enrolment within clinical trials and integrating the patient pathway within Barts Health NHS Trust and its referring hospitals.
• Maintain up‑to‑date specialist knowledge and provide evidence‑based care for all patients.
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Liaise effectively and on a timely basis with General Practitioners, Community Services and all health care agencies.
• Initiate and promote research and development activities with a clear focus on relevant clinical and scientific priorities.
• Engage fully in the annual job planning and appraisal cycle and contribute to the appraisal of doctors in training.
• Participate in the preparation for and representation at peer review site visits.

About Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust is a provider of an extended network for the care of patients with haematological malignancies and is one of the six Level 3 facilities within London. Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The trust is entering an exciting new era on its improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation.

Our vision is to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. We value inclusion and cultivate an inclusive working environment. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026.