Consultant in HMDS

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Part time

Job summary

A large healthcare trust in the UK seeks a part-time Consultant in Haematopathology to join their diagnostic service at St. James's University Hospital. The successful candidate will engage in laboratory diagnosis, participate in research, and contribute to team dynamics. Essential qualifications include an MB BS degree, GMC registration, and experience in haematological malignancies. This position offers a salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory diagnosis of haematological malignancies.
• Evidence of continuous career progression.
• Ability to train undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Final reporting of specimens received within the laboratory.
• Provide specialist diagnostic advice and participate in team meetings.
• Develop and participate in relevant research and development.

Skills

Clinical experience in haematological malignancies

Higher subspecialty training in haematopathology

Research experience

Teaching experience

Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams

Education

MB BS or equivalent qualification

Full GMC Registration

Job description

Overview

This 8 PA role is required to fill this new post within the Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service at the St Jamess University Hospital.

The Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service is one of the largest specialist Haematopathology laboratories in Europe and currently serves a population of 6 million across the North of England. The laboratory has extensive facilities and has high levels of expertise in flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics, immunohistology and informatics. The service provides fully integrated reporting compliant with the improving outcomes guidance. There is an active programme of research and development across many areas of this service which includes involvement in national and international clinical trials. A major priority is developing diagnostic platforms to support precision medicine and several initiatives are underway.

The successful candidate will play a full part in the provision of the diagnostic service, including support of multi-disciplinary teams across the region and will be expected to contribute fully to the research and development plan for the department. This will offer the opportunity to develop personal research and clinical interests. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of 7 consultants (including this post) and 6 consultant and principal grade clinical scientists.

Responsibilities

The post holder will work within an experienced team of around 100 staff including 7 consultants and 6 principal and consultant grade clinical scientists to process greater than 40000 specimens per year. The duties will include the final reporting of specimens received within the laboratory (bone marrow, peripheral blood and lymph node biopsies being the most common specimen categories), provision of specialist advice on diagnostic problems and participation in haematology multi-disciplinary team meetings. They will be expected to have or develop an area of specialist diagnostic expertise that is complementary with other members of the team. It would be expected that the appointee would develop and participate in relevant research and development within these areas.

This post is suitable for candidates from either a histopathology or haematology background who have skills and expertise in diagnostic Haematopathology. The post will require active engagement in research and development and prior experience and specialist expertise in a particular area is highly desirable. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is required. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.

If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on: "The opportunities and challenges of an integrated haematopathology service". INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Tuesday 18 November 2025

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications Essential

• MB BS or equivalent qualification.
• Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
• YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely.

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree.

Experience Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the laboratory diagnosis of haematological malignancy and related disorders.
• Specifically, must demonstrate higher subspecialty training in haematopathology.
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.

Training, Research, Teaching & Audit Essential

• Should have completed a recognised training programme in either Haematology or Histopathology.
• Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
• Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.

Desirable

• Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
• Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.

Clinical & On-call Details

On-call duties will be for the HMDS laboratory only (see below). There is no requirement for clinical on-call cover.

About us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care.

Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be: Patient-centred, Fair, Collaborative, Accountable, Empowered. We believe that by being true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our results in relation to our goals, which are to be: 1. The best for patient safety, quality and experience 2. The best place to work 3. A centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and innovation 4. Hospitals that offer seamless, integrated care 5. Financially sustainable

Details

Date posted: 19 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: C9298-CON-926

Job locations: St. James\'s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF

Ethics & Regulatory

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship: 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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address: St. James\'s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF

Employer website: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/