Consultant Haematologist

Transformationunitgm; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust is seeking a Consultant in Haematology to join their dynamic team serving a population of around 2.5 million people. The role involves maintaining clinical excellence while participating in the leadership and teaching within the department. Candidates must have full GMC registration and relevant qualifications, contributing to innovative service development and high-quality patient care across multiple sites in Middlesbrough.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide expert clinical opinion in Clinical and Laboratory Haematology.
• Evidence of research or innovative service developments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high clinical standards in Clinical Haematology.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and clinical governance.
• Provide effective teaching to departmental staff and medical students.

Skills

Clinical communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Full GMC registration

Relevant CCT or equivalent

MBBS or equivalent

MD or PhD (Thesis in preparation considered)

Job description

Main area Haematology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share

10 sessions per week (Can be flexible to suit applicant. Will be required to work across North Tees FT and South Tees FT) Job ref 328-SC-MED-StNt-0290-6

Employer South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The James Cook University Hospital Town Middlesbrough Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 31/10/2025 23:59

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

This post holder will work collaboratively across two trusts that serve a combined population of around 2.5 million people. Both organisations have a Clinical Director and Collaborative group structure to support. The job is based in the James Cook University Hospital with optional sessions in University Hospital North Tees as part of the trust collaborative journey with University Hospital North Tees. This is highly dependent on the applicant’s preferences and it`s flexible.

The vision for the Tees Valley Haematology Service is to move to a single service delivered across all sites through the provision of standard offer for patients across the Tees Valley. This is also consistent with the approach within pathology services.

The service across the Tees Valley in each respective trust is made up of:
• South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

The complementary skill mix across the two organisations allows for a collaborative approach to system working with one key ambition – an ever-ambitious aspirant population health outlook for the region.

The Haematology Day units across sites provide supportive care for outpatients and help to facilitate as much time at home as possible for patients. The chemotherapy units are also co-located and administers outpatient chemotherapy regimens.

Main duties of the job

Clinical duties will be shared with the present consultants and will include all duties normally expected of any haematology consultant in the UK.

Specific clinical and leadership duties:

• Maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of Clinical Haematology.
• Cover for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absences
• Participate in the day-to-day running and administration of the department in conjunction with the present complement of staff.
• Provide effective teaching to departmental nurse practitioners, junior medical and nursing staff, in addition to medical students.
• Help to embed effective links between the Haematology services across the Tees valley sites.
• Participate in quality improvement projects, clinical audit, clinical governance, and Morbidity & Mortality Meetings.
• Take part in departmental research projects and lead the directorate forward in the field of research.
• Maintain good communications with General Practitioners, Emergency Services and Social Services.
• Ensure effective liaison and communication with consultant and junior medical staff in all specialities within the trust.
• Be responsible for and actively participating in ensuring you meet the College requirements for continuing professional development (CPD).
• Contribute to and demonstrate the values and behaviours outlined within both organisations.
• Actively participate in the annual cycle of appraisal and job planning.

Working for our organisation

This post holder will join a network of consultants in haematology services across North Tees and South Tees Foundation Trusts

To achieve effective delivery of clinical services senior staff are called upon to work in an integrated and adaptable manner. To provide some structure for clinical activity and allow allocation of resources the senior staff have a job plan and a work programme. These are jointly reviewed and agreed annually with the Clinical Directors (on behalf of the Chief Executives) to take account of the changes in the workload in both the individual departments and wider Tees Valley service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Full GMC registration
• Relevant CCT or equivalent (‘equivalence’ must be confirmed by PMETB/GMC by date of AAC)
• MBBS or equivalent or evidence of equivalent qualification.
• MD or PHD (Thesis in preparation will be considered)

Clinical experience and effectiveness

• Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialities of Clinical and Laboratory Haematology and Blood Transfusion
• Evidence of research or innovative service developments

Personal attributes

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP’s, nurses, and other agencies.
• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to travel independently across sites
• Experience in counselling

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.

As an inclusive employer,we are here to support you.

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.

Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.

Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.

Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.

IMPORTANT-Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.

This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.

The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The refereesMUSTbe a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

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.

Name Marianna David Job title Consultant Haematologist and CD at South Tees FT Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01642 850850