Speciality Doctor in Haematology

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Haematology to join its multidisciplinary team at the University Hospital of Wales. The post will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient, outpatient, day-case and ambulatory settings for malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions.

The role includes extended working days, weekend cover and night shifts as part of a 1-in-10 rota, with involvement in teaching, governance, audit and research and

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent qualification and GMC registration.
• MRCP (Part 1, Part 2 and PACES) or equivalent.
• Intercalated degree, MSc or PhD optional.
• Eight years of postgraduate training with Haematology experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient-centred haematology care across inpatient, outpatient, day-case and ambulatory settings.
• Undertake ward rounds, clinics, urgent assessment and chemotherapy where appropriate.
• Contribute to teaching, governance, audit and research with protected time for professional development.
• Participate in extended working days, weekend and night shifts as part of a 1-in-10 rota.

Skills

Team working

English communication

Clinical decision making

Clinical governance

Audit & teaching

Research interests

Education

MBBS or Equivalent

GMC registration

MRCP (Part 1/2/PACES)

Intercalated degree

MSc/PhD

Job description

Main area Haematology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (The role includes participation in extended working days, weekend cover and night shifts as part of a 1-in-10 rota, supporting a continuous 24-hour Haematology service.) Job ref 001-MP189.26

Site University Hospital of Wales Town Caerdydd Salary £64,292 - £102,689 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59

Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together

Job overview

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking a Speciality Doctor in Haematology to join its established multidisciplinary team at the University Hospital of Wales. The successful candidate will contribute to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient, outpatient, day-case and ambulatory settings for patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions.

Clinical duties will be determined by the rotational area assigned and may include ward-based care, outpatient clinics, urgent assessment, chemotherapy, cellular therapies and specialist haematology services. The postholder will work closely with Consultant Haematologists, Specialist Registrars, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists and other healthcare professionals.

The role includes participation in extended working days, weekend cover and night shifts as part of a 1-in-10 rota, supporting a continuous 24-hour haematology service. The postholder will also contribute to teaching, clinical governance, audit, research and departmental activities, with protected time for supporting professional development.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide high-quality, patient-centred care for patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions across inpatient, outpatient, day-case and ambulatory settings. Working closely with consultants, specialist registrars, nursing teams and other healthcare professionals, they will undertake clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, ward rounds, outpatient clinics and patient-related administration.

The role includes participation in extended working days, weekend cover and night shifts as part of the departmental rota. The postholder will also contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, teaching, clinical audit, governance, research and continuing professional development, while working within their level of competence and supporting the delivery of a safe and effective 24-hour haematology service.

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full and detailed Job Description and Person Specification can be found appended to this Job Advert.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or Equivalent
• Eligible for full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Full MRCP (including Part 1, Part 2 and PACES) or equivalent
• Intercalated degree
• MSc/PhD

Experience

• Eight years full-time postgraduate training (or part time equivalent), at least two of which have been in a Haematology specific role
• Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance.
• Assessment of Haematological emergencies

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working.
• Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Up to date with current medical practices.
• Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary.
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance.
• Values aligned to those of the Health Board.
• Audit.
• Teaching.
• Research interests relevant to the specialty.

Personal Qualities

• Motivated and efficient.
• Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues.
• Flexible, caring and hard working.
• Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone.53>

MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:

We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where diversity is celebrated. We aim to create a working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential no matter their disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity or marriage and civil partnership status.We are keen to break down barriers in the UHB, and encourage applications from under-represented groups.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is committed to flexible working and equal opportunities across its medical and dental workforce. All medical and dental posts will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Cardiff and Vale UHB is a Smoke Free Health Board - smoking is banned across all of the UHB sites. Staff are therefore not able to smoke in the hospital grounds or on any other UHB premises.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.