Consultant in Haematology

VerseOne Group; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

On-call support

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Haematology Consultant to join a recently merged team at Basildon and Broomfield sites, with opportunities in Chelmsford as applicable. The post offers a permanent contract and full-time/part-time/flexible working options.

The role includes on-call duties, participation in MDT meetings, and leadership in developing Haematology services across the Mid and South Essex region. Salary £113,565–£150,569 per year (pro rata for part-time).

Qualifications

• MBBS or Equivalent.
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of CCT.
• Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Attend relevant multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Undertake administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the running of outpatient clinics.
• Collaborate with other haematology consultants to provide a comprehensive haematology service for the whole of mid and south Essex.

Education

MBBS or Equivalent

GMC Specialist Register eligibility

Evidence of completion of specialist training or equivalent

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.

Main area Clinical Heamatology Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working
• Compressed hours

12 sessions per week (Requirement to participate in on-call) Job ref 390-MR-CSS-BR-3482-A

Site Broomfield Town Chelmsford Salary £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum (Pro Rata for part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 26/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

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 Moss Job title Broomfield Clinical Lead - Clinical Haematology Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 03004430001 Additional information

Dr Makkuni [e-mail]

Clinical lead Haematology - MSE