Consultant in Haematology (8PA)

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge invites applications for a Consultant in Haematology (8PA) based at Addenbrooke's Hospital. The post strengthens our integrated clinical and laboratory haematology service with leadership of the General Haematology Laboratory.

The appointee will support immune haematology, thrombosis and haemostasis, and contribute to regional collaborations while sharing on-call duties and teaching for trainees, biomedical scientists and students.

Responsibilities

• Lead the General Haematology Laboratory and act as deputy lead for adult Haemoglobinopathy services.
• Contribute to haemoglobinopathy, Immune haematology and Thrombophilia clinics; provide inpatient and GP liaison.
• Provide consultant governance for red-cell apheresis in collaboration with UCLH and partner services.
• Participate in blood-film reporting, laboratory supervision and teaching for residents, scientists and students.
• Engage in audit, CPD, clinical governance and service improvement; partake in on-call rotas as needed.

Job description

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrooke's Hospital Town Cambridge Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro-rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 25/11/2026

Job overview

post of Consultant in Haematology (8PA) at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), based at Addenbrooke's Hospital.

This post will strengthen our integrated clinical and laboratory haematology service, with leadership responsibilities for the general Haematology Laboratory in the trust and deputy leadership within the Specialist Haemoglobinopathy Team. The appointee will support immune haematology, thrombosis and haemostasis, diagnostic laboratory haematology and the regional red-cell apheresis network.

We are seeking an enthusiastic colleague committed to safe, kind and excellent care, multidisciplinary working, education, governance and service improvement. The post includes participation in the general medical haematology on-call rota, including support for Royal Papworth Hospital.

Interviews for this post will be held in person on 25 November 2026 at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge. Specific details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work with consultant colleagues to deliver care for adults with general and non-malignant haematological disorders. Key duties include leading general Haematology Laboratory; acting as deputy lead for adult Haemoglobinopathy services; contributing to haemoglobinopathy, Immune haematology and Thrombophilia clinics; and supporting inpatient and GP liaison. They will provide consultant governance for red-cell apheresis in collaboration with UCLH and partner services in Ipswich and Luton, participate in blood-film reporting and laboratory supervision, and contribute to teaching for resident doctors, biomedical scientists and medical students. They will take part in clinical governance, audit, continuing professional development and the general haematology consultant-of-the-week and out-of-hours rotas.

They will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Haematology or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

Working for our organisation

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust combines local acute care with regional and national specialist services, teaching and research on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. The Medical Haematology Department provides an integrated clinical and laboratory service and is a tertiary referral centre for complex non-malignant haematological disorders. The appointee will join a collaborative multidisciplinary team with strong links to the University of Cambridge, UCLH, NHS Blood and Transplant, Royal Papworth Hospital and regional partner trusts. Our CUH Together values are Safe, Kind and Excellent, and we welcome colleagues who will contribute to inclusive teamworking, evidence-based practice, education, research and continuous improvement.

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the responsibilities, job plan, person specification and conditions of appointment. In summary, the post includes:

• Clinical Leadership of the General Haematology Laboratory.
• Deputy leadership and medical oversight within the adult Specialist Haemoglobinopathy Team, including sickle-cell and thalassaemia pathways.
• Consultant governance for the CUH-led regional red-cell apheresis network and collaborative working with UCLH and partner services in Colchester and Luton.
• Outpatient and consultative work in haemoglobinopathy, immune haematology, transfusion, thrombosis and haemostasis, together with inpatient and GP liaison.
• Diagnostic haematology laboratory supervision, blood-film reporting, education and quality governance.
• Participation in the general medical haematology consultant-of-the-week and out-of-hours rotas, including agreed cover for Royal Papworth Hospital.
• Teaching, training and supervision of resident doctors, medical students, biomedical scientists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Active participation in audit, clinical governance, continuing professional development, research and service improvement.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Qualifications

Standards

• Standards

Professionalism

• Professionalism

Clinical skills

• Clinical skills

Specialty specific skills

• Specialty specific skills

Clinical Governance

• Clinical Governance

Communication Skills

• Communication Skills

Personal Skills

• Personal Skills

Understanding of the NHS

• Understanding of the NHS

Professional Development

• Professional Development

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 Martin Besser Job title Medical Haematology Specialty Lead Email address [e-mail] Additional information

Informal enquiries about this post should be addressed to Dr Martin Besser, Medical Haematology Specialty Lead ([e-mail]).