Consultant in Haematology

NHS; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gloucester is seeking a full-time Consultant Haematologist to join an established team. The role involves providing specialist services, supporting junior staff, and engaging in research and teaching. The ideal candidate holds GMC registration and has experience in haematology. This permanent position offers a competitive salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 per annum. Candidates with additional qualifications or subspecialty interests are particularly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Evidence of recent experience caring for haematology patients to level 3.
• Honesty and reliability with critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist haematology services for inpatients and outpatients.
• Support clinical decision-making for junior staff.
• Engage in continuous professional development.

Skills

Team collaboration

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Patient-centred care

Education

Full GMC registration

On Specialist Register via CCT or CESR-CP

Higher qualification (MRCP/MRCPath)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

We are inviting applications for a full‑time Consultant Haematologist to join our established team of nine consultants offering a full range of diagnostic and clinical haematology services. The post covers all areas of district general haematology practice, and a subspecialist interest (e.g. lymphoma, haemostasis/thrombosis) would be welcomed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist haematology services, including diagnosis and treatment of inpatients and outpatients.
• Support clinical decision‑making for junior medical and nursing staff.
• Deliver on‑call support and remain contactable during out‑of‑hours periods.
• Liaise with other clinicians, hospital staff and general practitioners regarding haematological conditions.
• Share responsibility for diagnostic laboratory services, interpret results and advise clinicians on findings.
• Take a full role in undergraduate teaching and support postgraduate training.
• Lead or participate in clinical audits, GM&E and research projects, including recruitment to local clinical trials.
• Engage in continuous professional development (CME/CPD) and act as an educational supervisor when required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise.
• On Specialist Register via CCT or CESR‑CP (date within 6 months of interview) or equivalent.
• Higher qualification such as MRCP/MRCPath (Haematology).
• Desirable: higher degree teaching qualification, clinician research experience.

Clinical Experience

• Evidence of recent experience caring for haematology patients to level 3.
• Desirable: subspecialty expertise or clear interest.

Motivation & Attitude

• Self‑motivated team worker with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, under stress, and adapt to change.
• Honesty, reliability, enquiry and critical thinking.
• Patient‑centred caring attitude and effective communication with patients, relatives and GP’s.
• Desirable: willingness to take on additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels.

Research & Publications

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice and supervise junior staff in research.
• Desirable: peer‑reviewed publications or national conference presentations.

Information Technology

• Basic IT skills: Word processing, literature searching.
• Desirable: understanding of medical information management systems.

Management & Quality

• Demonstrated ability to work within multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable service.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, audit and quality management.
• Desirable: attendance at management courses or database management skills.

Teaching

• Willingness to teach all grades of hospital and professional staff; ability to deliver clinical and operative skills.
• Desirable: training in teaching methods and previous undergraduate teaching experience.

Employment Details

Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full‑time (part‑time or job‑share options available)
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Location: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN
Reference Number: 318‑25‑CONSHAEMO

Additional Information

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Employer Details

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN