Haematology Consultant

Job title:

Haematology Consultant

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

As part of a collaborative venture between The Christie NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) and Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) we are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic consultant to join The Christie haematology clinical team based at Leighton Hospital. The post will support the service to provide an excellent and high-quality patient focused service to meet the demand from our patients and referring centres.This job role is for 10 PAs per week plus on call for a Christie Clinical haematologist based at Leighton Hospital to provide clinical support to The Christie Haematology @ Leighton service. The post holder will join a team of 3 other experienced clinicians and a Lead Consultant.Flexibility may be considered for those who are unable to work full-time due to personal reasons.This role will also receive a one-off attraction payment of 20% of the first year’s annual salary (pre-tax, NI contributions) on commencement of employment. The payment will form part of the contract of employment to support continuity and delivery of service and there will be the requirement for the post holder to remain in post for a minimum period of 2 years. Please note this will only be applicable for individuals applying directly and not via an agency.Main duties of the jobThe successful post holder will be responsible for providing consultant level support to The Christie clinical haematology service and to implement best practice in Haematology.The role will include three outpatient clinics per week, responsibility for outpatients attending the Macmillan Cancer Care Unit for treatment and provision of specialist input into the care of inpatients at Leighton Hospital. The post holder will have considerable liaison with local General Practitioners for haematological advice and will join the existing consultant’s rota to manage this.The post holder will be a core member of the haematology and lymphoma multi-disciplinary teams and the post also offers the opportunity to develop a special interest to suit the interests of the successful applicant and the unmet needs of the clinical haematology service.A full and extensive overview of the responsibilities are detailed in the job description attached.About usThe 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% 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 descriptionJob responsibilitiesThis post is for 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week for a Christie Clinical Haematologist based atLeighton Hospital to provide clinical support to the Christie Haematology @ Leighton service. The postwill support the service to provide an excellent and high-quality patient focused service to meet thedemand from our patients and referring centres.Any consultant who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered forthe post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personalbasis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.Role PurposeThis post is a collaborative venture between the Christie NHS Foundation Trust and MCHFT to supportthe clinical haematology services across the southern sector of the Greater Manchester and CheshireCancer Network (GMCCN) and the delivery of clinical and laboratory haematology on the LeightonHospital site.The clinical haematology department based at Leighton Hospital is run by a highly motivated teamproviding outpatient, day care and inpatient service to BCSH level 2a. The post will be based at LeightonHospital. The post holder will be a core member of the Haematology and lymphoma multi-disciplinaryteams and the post also offers the opportunity to develop a special interest to suit the interests of thesuccessful applicant and the unmet needs of the Clinical haematology service.The role will be responsible for: To develop and implement best practice in Haematology To support staff in the delivery of a high quality service To be a core member of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). Membership on Hospital Transfusion Committee NEQAS film reportingDiagnostic Haematology serviceDiagnostic services for MCHFT haematology and biochemistry services are provided by the NMCPS, witha view to utilise the Manchester HODs (haematology diagnostic system) for reporting of bone marrowaspirates, trephines and for cytogenetic and molecular studies.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• FRCP / MRCP or equivalent AND FRCPath or equivalent
• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• 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

Desirable

• Additional research or teaching qualification
• MD/PhD

TRAININGDesirable

• Management training

Research / PublicationsEssential

• Experience of teaching/training

Desirable

• Experience of recent and current research and or relevant publications.

EXPERIENCE Job SpecificEssential

• 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

Desirable

• Attendance at ‘Teaching for Teachers’ or similar course

Management / AuditEssential

• 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

CIRCUMSTANCES DomicileEssential

• Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospita

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Expected salary

£109724 – 145478 per year

Location

Crewe, Cheshire

Job date

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 07:37:24 GMT

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