Haematology Consultant - Myeloma Disorders

The Christie NHS FT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital in Manchester seeks a full-time Haematology Consultant specializing in myeloma disorders. This role involves leadership in developing myeloma services, managing clinical trials, and providing integrated patient care. Candidates should hold FRCP/MRCP and CCT or equivalent, with experience in teaching and research. The position offers competitive remuneration between £109,725 to £145,478 annually, contributing to a key area in cutting-edge patient treatments.

Qualifications

• Experience in General Haematology, Blood Transfusion, and Malignant Haematology.
• Full and Specialist registration with the GMC, or eligibility for registration within six months.
• Experience in teaching/training and supervision of clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level leadership for the Myeloma service.
• Expand a portfolio of phase 2-4 clinical trials for myeloma.
• Support autologous stem cell transplant programme for Myeloma.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Teaching experience

Research publications

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

FRCP / MRCP or equivalent

FRCPath or equivalent

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Job description

Haematology Consultant - Myeloma Disorders

We are seeking an exceptional full time Haematology Consultant (10 Programmed Activities) to join our highly specialised Myeloma and Plasma Cell Disorders Service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a rapidly expanding NHS service and research programme, delivering cutting edge therapies to patients across the North West, North Wales and beyond.

As a Myeloma UK Centre of Excellence, our service offers an exciting environment for innovation within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team. The Christie's Haematology Department is a JACIE accredited centre providing Stem Cell Transplantation, CART and other immunotherapies, with a strong track record in advanced biological treatments.

This post also offers the chance to introduce and develop emergent myeloma treatments, supporting significant planned growth in the myeloma service. There is also a supra-regional interest in Castleman\'s disease, in POEMS and other overlap syndromes. The Christie's main site is currently the sole initiating centre for bispecific therapies for a population of approximately 1.5 million people. We anticipate and are strategically planning for a substantial expansion of available treatments over the coming years.

The post will involve phase 2a and 3 clinical trials in myeloma and with potential for investigator-initiated studies and also will interface closely with our early phase research team. An Advisory Appointment Committee (AAC) Panel has been set for 22nd April 2026.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the Haematology Department, you will:

• Provide consultant-level leadership in the development and delivery of the Myeloma service.
• Act as a core member of the Myeloma MDT, collaborating with expert colleagues across haematology, oncology, pharmacy, nursing, and allied health.
• Support the autologous stem cell transplant programme for Myeloma and plasma cell disorders.
• Expand and deliver a robust portfolio of phase 2-4 clinical trials for myeloma and related disorders, working closely with the Early Phase Trials Unit and clinician scientists within the MCRC.
• Contribute to the development of CNS- and pharmacist-led services.
• Deliver three clinics (including research, new/transplant and review/therapy) per week in conjunction with other members of the myeloma service.
• Support The Christie Haematology MDT, covering a population greater than 1.5 million.
• Participate in the consultant attending rota for inpatient services and the out-of-hours on-call rota.
• Provide occasional laboratory cover, including blood film reporting support.
• Serve as Lead Consultant for Blood Transfusion, chairing the Hospital Transfusion Team and contributing to the Hospital Transfusion Committee.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe\'s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% of patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

Job responsibilities

Please review attached Job Description and Person specification (JD&PS) for a full detail job description and main responsibilities.

Job Plan Timetable

The timetable below is indicative and will be confirmed on commencement in post.

It is the requirement of the Trust that all new consultant colleagues must have 0.25 SPAs within their job plan to support Trust appraisal and supervision requirements. This can either be as appraiser or a supervisor for medical staff or Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP).

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

AM

SPA/Admin

Clinical Admin

New patient Clinic

SCT reviews

Ward Round

Follow-up Clinic

PM

SRFT MDT/Admin

Potential Research Clinic

Christie MDT

Departmental meetings/CPD

Patient Admin

NB This timetable is indicative

Job Plan PA Summary

Total PAs Direct Clinical Care (DCC)

7.5

Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) (including 1.5 core SPA)

2.5

Supervision role (minimum 0.25 must be allocated)

0.25

Total Programmed Activities (PAs)

10

On call Commitments

This role does require participation in the on-call rota.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review attached Job Description and Person specification (JD&PS) for a full detail job description and Main responsibilities.

Job Plan Timetable

The timetable below is indicative and will be confirmed on commencement in post.

It is the requirement of the Trust that all new consultant colleagues must have 0.25 SPAs within their job plan to support Trust appraisal and supervision requirements. This can either be as appraiser or a supervisor for medical staff or Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP).

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

AM

SPA/Admin

Clinical Admin

New patient Clinic

SCT reviews

Ward Round

Follow-up Clinic

PM

SRFT MDT/Admin

Potential Research Clinic

Christie MDT

Departmental meetings/CPD

Patient Admin

NB This timetable is indicative

Job Plan PA Summary

Total PAs Direct Clinical Care (DCC)

7.5

Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) (including 1.5 core SPA)

2.5

Supervision role (minimum 0.25 must be allocated)

0.25

Total Programmed Activities (PAs)

10

On call Commitments

This role does require participation in the on-call rota.

Person Specification

• FRCP / MRCP or equivalent AND FRCPath or equivalent
• Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of 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 of teaching/training
• Additional research &/or teaching qualification MD PhD
• Management Training
• Experience of recent and current research and or relevant publications.

Training

• Experience of teaching/training
• Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview Evidence of training and expertise in clinical and laboratory Haematology
• Experience of recent and current research and or relevant publications.

Experience

• Clinical experience and knowledge in: General Haematology Blood Transfusion & Coagulation Malignant Haematology.
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances.
• Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice.
• Evidence of clinical leadership and people management skills.
• Ensure delivery of a quality service Able to implement policies and plans
• Effectively review and allocate resources
• Review and manage progress
• Clear understanding of performance management and supports a performance culture
• Accountable for performance of self and others
• Empowers others to take responsibility
• Able to develop and recognise the performance of others
• Attendance at \"Teaching for Teachers\" or similar course

Teaching

• Experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Can own/commit to shared goals Can build effective teams and partnerships Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the department.
• Flexible and adaptable to change Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff Is comfortable dealing with People

Personal Skills

• Can own/commit to shared goals Can build effective teams and partnerships
• Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the department.
• Flexible and adaptable to change Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff Is comfortable dealing with People
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Awareness of personal limitations.

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.

£109,725 to £145,478 a yearPer Annum Pro Rata