Consultant in Haematology

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in England is seeking a Consultant in Haematology to join their integrated service. This role involves delivering high-quality care across inpatient, outpatient and day unit settings, participating in ward rounds and MDTs, and contributing to teaching and research. The ideal candidate will be fully registered with GMC and possess a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training. Competitive salary package offered with a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to continuing professional development

Study leave opportunities

Supportive multidisciplinary environment

Responsibilities

• Deliver Clinical, Educational, Managerial Services of the highest professional standard.
• Work with existing consultants to provide a high quality service.
• Engage in service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Skilled in the management and treatment of patients

Demonstrates values consistent with Trust Values

Works constructively in a multidisciplinary team

Manages competing demands in a busy environment

Continuously improves patient and staff experience

Education

Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training

Fully registered with the GMC

Job description

Consultant in Haematology

The closing date is 28 December 2025

We seek a dynamic individual to join our integrated clinical haematology service at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals (ASPH) and Royal Surrey County Hospital (RSCH) NHS Foundation Trusts. The team consists of ten Consultant Haematologists, two training SpRs, and a group of Specialist Nurses across both sites.

This substantive post, primarily based at St Peter's Hospital, offers an 80:20 ASPH:RSCH split and 10 PAs. Responsibilities include contributing to a cross-site 1:8 joint on call rota, a 1:8 attending rota, attending rota for level 2 patients at RSCH, and participating in a weekly joint haemato‑oncology MDT.

Both Trusts offer outpatient clinics, haematology day unit and chemotherapy services, and comprehensive inpatient facilities. Candidates interested in full or part‑time roles are encouraged to apply, with informal visits and discussions available upon request. Contact us for further information.

INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD IN PERSON ON 06/02/2026

Main duties of the job

• Deliver Clinical, Educational, Managerial Services of the highest professional standard at Consultant Level to the Department
• Work with existing consultants and the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality well‑led service for patients of Ashford & St Peters and Royal Surrey County Hospital, including the diagnosis, investigations, treatment and management of patients in accordance with Trust policies and practices.
• Deliver Direct Clinical Care to patients, through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision‑making and sharing equally in the workload.
• The Consultant team will provide comprehensive senior clinical cover to the Department.
• Assessment of patients
• Provide consultant cover in ward rounds, multi‑disciplinary team meetings, clinics, supporting the day unit, anticoagulant service and laboratory responsibilities
• Contribute to teaching/training and undertake audit and managerial responsibilities as appropriate to experience
• Have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, ensuring safe handover as appropriate.
• Engage fully with the care of patients outside the department and provide a prompt opinion on request from consultant colleagues in other specialties

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North‑West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

Although it isn’t the Trust’s normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

Job responsibilities

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Consultant to join our collaborative and forward‑thinking team, delivering high‑quality care. This is a joint post between Ashford & St Peters and Royal Surrey County Hospital, offering a unique opportunity to work across two leading Trusts.

Main Duties:

• Provide expert clinical care, leadership, and decision‑making across inpatient, outpatient and day unit settings.
• Participate in ward rounds, MDTs, clinics and support services including anticoagulant and laboratory responsibilities.
• Lead rapid assessment and triage for admissions, ensuring timely investigations and patient management.
• Contribute to teaching, training, audit and research, supporting the development of junior staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in service development, clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in Supporting Professional Activities (SPA), including education, management and clinical governance.

What We Offer:

• A supportive, multidisciplinary environment with opportunities to develop special interests aligned with service needs.
• Dedicated SPA time within your job plan.
• Access to continuing professional development and study leave.
• Opportunities to contribute to research, innovation and service transformation.

We welcome applications from candidates who are passionate about delivering excellent patient care, committed to education and service improvement, and ready to take on a leadership role within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (or CCT) by the time of taking up the post or be accredited for inclusion on the General Medical Councils Specialist Register.
• Fully registered with the GMC.

Skills

• Skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the specialty.
• Be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in particular in relation to patients.
• Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues.
• Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress.
• Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience.

Knowledge

• Trust vision, mission, values, strategic objectives of service
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this.

Experience

• Providing direct clinical care
• Active participation in clinical audit Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships
• Leading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multi‑disciplinary team

Other

• Medical and non‑medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience.
• Ability to inspire and motivate others Previous active participation in leadership and management activities Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections).
• Flexible, pragmatic and problem solving approach. Evidence of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians.
• Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust.

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.

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year Plus £149 HCAS payment