Consultant In Paediatric Haematology (10Pa'S)

Cambridge University Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a full-time Consultant in Paediatric Haematology. The role supports both clinical and laboratory activities for malignant and non-malignant paediatric haematology, within a renowned East of England tertiary service.

The successful candidate will join a team of specialists, with interviews planned in Cambridge. GMC registration and CCT status are essential, with flexible options for part-time or job-share if desired.

Qualifications

• General paediatric experience with paediatric haematology training.
• Fully GMC registered with CCT or within six months of award at interview.
• Eligible for skilled worker sponsorship and UK visa requirements are understood.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and laboratory support for malignant and non-malignant paediatric haematology.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary team across tertiary paediatric oncology and haematology services.
• Contribute to the Cambridge Paediatric Haematology/Oncology Centre as a regional referral centre.

Skills

Paediatric Haematology

GMC registration

CCT/near award

Clinical governance

Education

MBBS/MD

GMC license/registration

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for a full-time (10PA's) Consultant in Paediatric Haematology at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will join the established team of three Paediatric Haematologists, two BMT Consultants, five Paediatric Oncologists and one Paediatric Immunologist, providing a tertiary service to children in the East of England Region. The post holder will have specific responsibilities for providing both clinical and laboratory support for the malignant and non-malignant Paediatric Haematology Service. Interviews for this post will be held in person on 23 November 2026 at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road Cambridge, CB2 0QQ. Specific department and venue details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Main duties of the job

Applicants should ideally have general paediatric experience together with specific Paediatric Haematology training. You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT 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.

About us

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 take the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice. Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. 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. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job responsibilities

The Cambridge Paediatric Haematology/Oncology Centre is one of the larger Principal Treatment Centres (PTC) in the UK, which currently attracts over 120 new referrals of childhood malignancies and over 200 new non-malignant haematology cases per year. The CUH Paediatric Haematology team are a regional tertiary referral centre for children with both malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions and have responsibilities as a PTC, Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre, Specialist Haemoglobinopathy Team, and ITP centre. We have recently launched a Paediatric Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant Service. Related specialties are all on the same site, including the Paediatric Emergency Department, Acute Paediatrics, tertiary sub-specialty Paediatrics, Paediatric Intensive Care, a large Neonatal Unit, Radiotherapy, Apheresis and the full range of laboratory services, including a specialist Haemostasis laboratory and an Integrated Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service. Our ward and day case unit are currently co-located within Addenbrookes Hospital, with plans to move into the new Cambridge Childrens hospital within the next few years. There are strong academic links available for cancer research in Cambridge, through the Biomedical Research Centre, MRC and CRUK, as well as through academic departments within the university. Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualifications (1-5)

Standards

• Standards (1-5)

Professionalism

• Professionalism (1-5)

Clinical Skills

• Clinical Skills (1-5)

Specialty Specific Skills

• Related to the post (1-5)

Clinical Governance

• Commitment to clinical governance/improving quality of patient care (1-5)

Communication Skills

• Communication Skills (1-5)

Personal Skills

• Personal Skills (1-5)

Understanding of the NHS

• Understanding of the NHS (1-5)

Professional Development

• Commitment on ongoing professional development (1-5)

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

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