Consultant in Haematology

VerseOne Group; Basildon, Broomfield; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant in Haematology to join the Basildon and Broomfield Hospital teams. The role includes leadership of Haematology services, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and participation in education and research. Closing date: 26 November 2026.

Permanent, full-time/part-time options with flexible working patterns. Applicant must have MBBS or equivalent, GMC Specialist Register entry (or eligible), and proven experience in haematology with

Qualifications

• Thorough and broad training in haematology with ability to provide expert clinical opinions.
• Strong knowledge of NHS structures and MDT collaboration.
• Ability to lead and deliver services without direct supervision; supervise staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Haematology services in line with business plans.
• Attend MDT meetings and contribute to governance.
• Lead education and training across the division and with undergraduates/postgraduates.
• Develop and implement the 5-10 year plan; contribute to audits and research.

Education

MBBS or Equivalent

GMC Specialist Register entry

Evidence of specialist training

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Haematology

The closing date is 26 November 2026

We have an exciting opportunity within our Clinical Haematologists team to join our recently merged NHS Trust. Vacancies exist on both our Basildon and Broomfield Hopsital sites.

Here at MSE Trust we strive to provide high quality care for every patient, every time.

Wewould be nothing without our staff. So it goes without saying that when it comes to recruiting new team members, we're looking for the best. We encourage staff to be innovative, to challenge the "as is" and to always put patients first.

Main duties of the job

• The consultant will provide continuing responsibility for patients in their charge and in partnership with colleagues working for the proper function of the department and hospital.
• To attend relevant multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• To undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of outpatient clinics.
• There is an expectation of collaborative working with the other haematology consultants to provide a comprehensive haematology service for the whole of mid and south Essex

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job responsibilities

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

The Trust is currently working to enable the service to be clinically driven and led by the new MSE Pathology Group model supported with an effective management structure and clear lines of governance accountable for timely delivery of high quality, safe and cost effective pathology service all in line with the recommendation made by Lord Carter.

Haematology is the main clinical specialty within Pathology. There are clinically driven plans for subspecialisation in haematology with an aim to strive for excellence in malignant and non-malignant haematology service delivery across MSE.

The transformation investment will enable, amongst others:

• Promote local improvement and performance
• Remove unwarranted variation of services
• Drive Quality and Governance throughout to improve patient experience and outcomes.
• Introduce single disciplines within the Pathology group
• Development of the 5-10 year plan to support the organisation
• Digital network

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include:

• To contribute to the leadership and development and organisation of Haematology services in line with the Trusts business plans for quality activity and business targets.
• To ensure that all staff work within the trusts framework for corporate governance including standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.
• To promote interdisciplinary team working between across the Trust.
• You will contribute to effective communication and involvement of staff across the CSU including support to the service manager and Head of Nursing to achieve his objectives.
• Contribute to multi-professional and undergraduate and post-graduate education, including teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required, across the Division

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or Equivalent
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of training (CCT) at time of interview
• Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the specialty
• Comprehensive knowledge in the specialty and ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems.
• Demonstrates good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi-professional team
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
• Knowledge and experience of supervising undergraduates, resident doctors and other staff ability to teach clinical skills
• Knowledge of the principles of research/audit and ability to interpret and apply clinical research.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£113,565 to £150,569 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time,Flexible working,Compressed hours