Senior Paediatric Haematology Consultant

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Paediatric Haematologist to join the Great North Children’s Hospital. The post covers malignant and non-malignant haematology with regional responsibilities and involvement in centralising services.

Applicants should have MRCPCH or equivalent, GMC registration, and significant paediatric haematology experience. The role includes leadership, teaching, and potential research activity within a busy regional centre.

Qualifications

• MBChB or equivalent medical degree and full GMC registration.
• Entry onto GMC Specialist Register within 6 months from AAC date.
• Higher Degree (e.g., MSc/MD) and FRCPath or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 12 months in paediatric haematology (MRCPCH recommended if less experience).
• Experience in leadership, teaching, and research within paediatric haematology.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for children with malignant haematology as well as non-malignant disorders.
• Develop and centralise regional paediatric haematology services from GNCH.
• Contribute to haemostasis and thrombosis enquiries and management within the service.

Skills

Paediatric Haematology expertise

Clinical governance

Teaching junior staff

Research and publications

Audit and service development

Education

Primary Medical Qualification

Full GMC Registration

Entry onto GMC Specialist Register

Higher Degree

FRCPath or equivalent

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Paediatric Haematologist to join the Great North Children’s Hospital. The post covers malignant and non-malignant haematology with regional responsibilities and involvement in centralising services.

Applicants should have MRCPCH or equivalent, GMC registration, and significant paediatric haematology experience. The role includes leadership, teaching, and potential research activity within a busy regional centre.