EG206275 - Consultant in Paediatric Haematology

TN United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Consultant in Paediatric Haematology. This exciting role offers the chance to work with a dedicated team at a leading children's hospital, providing essential services for the North of Scotland. You'll engage in clinical research, develop services, and participate in a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about improving children's health and want to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Expertise in benign and malignant Neonatal and Paediatric Haematology.
• Full GMC registration and a licence to practise required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-call rota providing Haematology advice to teams.
• Develop the service aligned with department interests.

Skills

Paediatric Haematology

Clinical Research

Laboratory Haematology

On-call Rota Participation

Education

Higher Specialist Training leading to CCT

CESR/CESR (CP)

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Applications are invited for this full-time Consultant Paediatric Haematologist position based at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital and the Haematology Laboratory at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the current team of 1 Consultant Paediatric Haematologist and 3 Paediatric Oncologists, alongside the wider team of 10 Consultant Haematologists in NHS Grampian. The successful candidate should have expertise in a broad range of benign and malignant Neonatal and Paediatric Haematology, Laboratory Haematology, and will participate in clinical research. The role includes developing the service aligned with department interests, with 1 PA per week contributing to the Adult Haematology Service, and Laboratory reporting for 1 PA per week. An interest in Teenage and Young Adult Haematology is welcomed.

The Haematology Department includes 6 Specialty Trainee posts, 2 Specialty Doctor posts, and support from Paediatric Doctors in Training, Clinical Nurse Specialists, a Data Manager, and a Clinical Research Nurse.

The post involves participation in the on-call rota, providing malignant and non-malignant Haematology advice to Paediatric and Neonatal teams, and offering advice to Primary and Secondary care colleagues (1 in 5 with prospective cover).

Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital offers a range of secondary and tertiary services for the North of Scotland, with the Haematology & Oncology Service being part of the Managed Service Network for Children and Young People’s Cancer in NHS Scotland. It is located in a dedicated facility with close collaboration across Scotland, supporting regional and national MDT working. The hospital provides shared care support to NHS Highland, including a monthly visiting clinic.

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary serves approximately 640,000 people, located at the Foresterhill Site alongside the University of Aberdeen Medical School, Transfusion Centre, Roxburghe House, and Maternity Hospital. The Haematology Inpatient Unit has 23 beds, with outpatient and day therapy facilities, including the upcoming ANCHOR Centre in 2024.

Applicants trained in the UK should have higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of GMC Specialist Register entry. Alternatively, possess CESR/CESR (CP). Non-GMC registered applicants with appropriate training may be considered for a 12-month Locum post, with the possibility of applying for CESR/CESR (CP) during employment.

Full GMC registration and a licence to practise are required before starting. For more info, visit www.gmc-uk.org.

For informal enquiries or visits, contact Dr Gordon Taylor, Dr Mark Vickers, Dr Beverley Robertson, or Dr Susan Bunn.

Apply via apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk using the reference number above.

Additional Information for Candidates

**Note:** If operating within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, candidates are responsible for all costs associated with entry.

NHS Grampian provides health and social care services to over 500,000 residents in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray, committed to fostering a positive, values-driven environment.