Consultant in Haematology

NHS; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Consultant in Haematology to join their team in Blackpool. This role offers an opportunity to manage complex cases while supporting teaching and research efforts. The ideal candidate will hold a primary medical qualification, be registered with the General Medical Council, and have a strong commitment to teamwork and patient care. A tailored relocation package is provided, making this an attractive opportunity in a beautiful part of Lancashire.

Benefits

Relocation package

Support for subspecialty interest development

Work-life balance with on-call rota

Qualifications

• Full and Specialist registration with the General Medical Council and hold license to practise.
• Recent experience in management of acute leukaemia.
• Ability to supervise audit projects and understanding of research principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients with acute leukaemia and relapsed lymphoma.
• Supervise audit projects and participate in teaching.
• Contribute to ongoing research activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Research understanding

Education

Primary medical qualification

MRCP or equivalent

FRCPath or equivalent

Job description

Consultant in Haematology

The closing date is 30 November 2025

Looking for that work‑life balance in a stimulating & supported haematology environment?

The post will be based in Blackpool with a 1 in 5 on‑call rota to achieve a real work‑life balance

Come and be a part of our regional level 3 unit, performing autologous stem cell transplants and treating complex Myeloma, Acute leukaemia and Lymphoma patients

Develop a subspeciality interest in Myeloma, and become involved in teaching, training & research

Live in a beautiful part of Lancashire

The successful applicants can expect:

• 10 PA basic contract with 1 further PA for on‑call, with further PAs according to job‑planning
• A relocation package tailored to individual circumstances
• Support to develop subspecialty interest in Myeloma

We are looking to appoint a substantive consultant to complete our complement of a team of 5 consultants. You will be encouraged to develop subspeciality interest in Myeloma, whilst being supported by a team of experienced colleagues.

We currently have 5 specialty Trainees, along with 2 specialty doctors in Blackpool. There is also a team of clinical scientists and nurse practitioners.

AAC Interview will take place on Monday 6th January 2026.

Main duties of the job

The role will be on our JACIE accredited regional unit that treats acute leukaemia, relapsed/refractory lymphoma patients, Burkitt's lymphoma and undertakes autologous stem cell transplants. We believe in treating as many patients as possible at home through our ambulatory chemotherapy unit, with plans to develop on‑site patient accommodation to this. We have a strong track record in research and we are high recruiters to many national trials. Teaching is also our passion and involvement in teaching our specialist registrars and junior doctors, as well as medical students via our growing links with the new UCLAN Medical School, is very much encouraged.

You may be a trainee about to complete specialist training. We understand the challenges that stepping up to the first consultant job brings, and you will be fully supported in that transition. Equally well, you may be an experienced haematologist looking for that new challenge in the next phase of your working life.

About us

Blackpool is situated on the Fylde Coast which has stunning beaches and many quaint towns and villages. There are highly desirable areas to live on the Fylde Coast and in the Ribble valley with property prices lower than in the Manchester area and we offer a generous relocation package tailored to individual circumstances. There are leading schools across the patch with excellent transport links into the Lake District, Manchester and Liverpool.

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

• Primary medical qualification
• Full and Specialist registration with the General Medical Council and hold license to practise, or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• MRCP or equivalent
• FRCPath or equivalent.
• If an applicant is UK trained, they must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
• If an applicant is non‑UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT

Training

• SpR or equivalent training in Haematology.
• Evidence of appropriate CPD
• Full log book summary

Experience

• Broad exposure to all aspects of clinical and laboratory haematology including recent experience in the management of acute leukaemia.
• Specialist interest in an area of haematology
• Ability to supervise audit projects
• Understanding of principles of research and audit.
• Regular attendance at audit meetings
• Evidence of recent research activity and publications

Professionalism

• Enthusiasm and commitment to the speciality
• Membership of appropriate societies

Personal Skills

• Ability to work well as a member of a team
• Ability to work as team leader when required
• Possess good organisational and teaching skills
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Experience of supervision of other staff.
• Understanding of principles of Clinical Governance.

Management

• Awareness of Management issues in the NHS
• Management training

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.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust