Consultant In Haematology
George Eliot Hospital Nhs Trust
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Job summary
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Consultant in Haematology to join a dedicated team delivering high-quality outpatient and laboratory haematology services across three sites. The role includes leading the transfusion or thrombosis service, and working within a multi-disciplinary team to drive service development and governance.
This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary (£113,565–£150,569 per annum) and typical NHS working patterns, with 10 sessions per week and an
Qualifications
- Wide experience in clinical and laboratory haematology.
- UK CCT in Haematology or equivalent within six months of interview.
- Full GMC registration or eligibility to practice in the UK.
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight of outpatient clinics and haematology services.
- Lead development of transfusion or thrombosis services.
- Collaborate with haematology team across sites and MDT meetings.
Skills
Education
Job description
Consultant in Haematology
40 hours per week (10 sessions per week)
Permanent
Salary: £113,565 - £150,569 per annum
Closing Date: Wednesday 9th September 2026
Interview Date: Monday 16th November 2026
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.**
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- This is a full-time post for a Consultant in Haematology (10.0 PA).
- The appointee will work in collaboration with the wider Haematology team comprising of; two full time consultants, three speciality doctors, a junior clinical fellow, a rotational trainee, five clinical nurse specialists and dedicated administrative support.
- This post will be an excellent opportunity for an individual to contribute to the continued development of our Haematology service and lead for either the transfusion or thrombosis service.
- There are three outpatient clinics a week; two of which are general haematology with the potential for the third clinic being developed as specialist interest clinic.
- One PA will be allocated for administration time as part of this 10 PA contract.
- Attend the weekly haematology MDT and network meetings.
- Contribute to providing timely reporting and authorisation of abnormal blood films referred by the laboratory and bone marrows. This workload is shared between members of the consultant team
- Deliver an interpretative and advisory service for haematology based on laboratory results, which is available to the whole health community.
- Attend the monthly laboratory network meetings (minimum one consultant from each site required if clinical lead is not available).
- Out of hours laboratory cover for all 3 sites (UHCW, GEH and SWFT) will be provided by the on-call consultant haematologist according to the network on call rota.
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective
Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme - find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme
10 August 2026
Hospital medical and dental staff
Consultant
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Permanent
Full-time
230-22516295-PCD-A
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
College Street
Nuneaton
CV10 7DJ
United Kingdom
- This is a full-time post for a Consultant in Haematology (10.0 PA).
- The appointee will work in collaboration with the wider Haematology team comprising of; two full-time consultants, three speciality doctors, a junior clinical fellow, a rotational trainee, five clinical nurse specialists and dedicated administrative support.
- This post will be an excellent opportunity for an individual to contribute to the continued development of our Haematology service and lead for either the transfusion or thrombosis service.
- The job plan is an indicative example of a job plan. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder, colleagues and Clinical Director for Medicine soon within six months after commencement date and will be effective from that date. The job plan, a prospective agreement that sets out a Consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives, will be reviewed periodically. Annual consultant appraisals will be carried out as part of the national revalidation process.
- The post holder will have access to secretarial support from a team of medical secretaries and administrative assistants. Along with radiology including MRI, CT and ultrasound service. The service also has access to pathology services. The balance between Direct Clinical Care (DCC) activities and Supporting Programmed Activities (SPA) will be agreed with the candidate as part of the initial job planning process. For a full time post it is anticipated that 8.5 programmed activities (PA) will be for DCC, and 1.5 PAs for SPA.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
- Wide experience in all aspects of clinical and laboratory haematology
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Haematology
- Evidence of previous research experience
- MB ChB, or evivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- FRCPath or equivalent
- Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview
- Postgraduate Research Qualification MSc, MD, PhD
- Experience and interest in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Skills in information technology
- Ability to plan and develop new services
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of Certificate for Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
- Experience in Clinical Audit
- Experience in undertaking research projects
- Awareness of research methodology
- Awareness of evidence based practice
- Experience in organisation Audit projects
- Relevant research publications
- Understanding the importance of management skills
- Ability to manage and lead a clinical team
- Undertaken relevant courses
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Agreement with and commitment to the principles of equal opportunities
- Commitment to continuing professional development
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer name George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Address George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
College Street
Nuneaton
CV10 7DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.geh.nhs.uk/
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Haematologist & Clinical Lead
Dr Jhansi Muddana
jhansi.muddana@geh.nhs.uk
02476153484
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