Consultant in Haematology

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Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking a full-time Consultant in Haematology to join a collaborative team in Cheltenham. The role includes delivering high-quality haematology services, supervising junior staff, and participating in professional development activities. Candidates with specialist interests, particularly in lymphoma and haemostasis/thrombosis, are encouraged to apply. This position offers competitive salary and numerous benefits, situated in an area renowned for its beauty and quality of life.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

NHS pension scheme

Competitive bank rates

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience caring for haematology patients to level 3 is essential.
• Higher degree teaching qualification is required.
• Proficiency in clinical trials and research activity.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist Haematology services and supervise junior doctors.
• Support clinical decision-making and provide on-call support.
• Manage patients for BCSH Level 3 care at Cheltenham General Hospital.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Initiative

Caring attitude to patients

Education

Full GMC Registration

Higher qualifications equivalent to: MRCP MRCPath (Haematology)

Job description

Employer Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Town Gloucester Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 08/01/2026 23:59

Consultant in Haematology

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.

With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.

We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.

Job overview

Gloucestershire Hospitals is inviting applications for a full time Consultant Haematologist post.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Haematologist to join an established team of 9 consultants who provide a full range of diagnostic and clinical haematology services, and manage inpatients to BCSH Level 3.

The post is a general Haematology post covering all areas of district general Haematology practice. However, a sub-specialist interest would be expected to complement and support the existing Haematology Consultant establishment, in line with well-developed specialist pathways and teams. The department would particularly welcome candidates with an interest in lymphoma and haemostasis/thrombosis.

The successful postholder will be supported in continuing professional development and will join a JACIE accredited service with an established transplant team. The department has a strong portfolio of trials and is supported by an active cancer clinical trials research team.

The department prides itself on being a cohesive, collaborative and supportive place to work and would warmly welcome the right candidate. Applications will also be considered from those who wish to work part time and flexible working arrangements will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The Consultant team consists of 9 consultants and is supported by 3 - 4 NTN Specialist Registrars (ST3+), 3 Specialty Doctors, 1 Clinical fellow and 1 ST1/2, with additional junior medical staff covering the ward. We have recently expanded the nursing team to 1 Macmillan Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 1 Transfusion Practitioner and 7 Specialist Nurses, covering transplant, MPN, myeloma, lymphoma, myeloid disorders and haemoglobinopathy. The team are also well supported by 3 non-medical prescribing pharmacists.

The successful candidate will join an established team within the Trust, working closely with Oncology and other specialities within the Trust as required.

The post-holder will provide specialist Haematology services, together with appropriate teaching and supervision of junior doctors and medical students. He/she will be expected to work closely with general practitioners and hospital-based medical and laboratory staff to provide a seamless service and deliver high quality patient care.

This includes managing inpatients to BCSH Level 3 care at the Regional Cancer Centre based at Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH) on a rotational basis, though the post will include duties at both CGH and Gloucester Royal Hospital.

The post is available at 10 PAs per week including on-call commitments shared with the other consultant colleagues on the rota, 1:8 depending on the agreed job plan. Whole-time, part-time or job share applicants welcome.

Working for our organisation

Gloucestershire Hospitals is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country and provides high quality acute, elective and specialist care for a population of more than 650,000 people, employing a workforce of almost 8,000 staff. A successful Trust with a strong track record of achievement, we are situated mainly on the two larger operational sites, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital. We are a centre of excellence for oncology, stroke care and trauma.

We actively promote professional development and staff wellbeing and provide access to resources to undertake developmental activities.

Join us on our ‘Journey to Outstanding’ – The Trust’s 5 year strategic plan to deliver the best care for everyone.

Why do we choose to live in Gloucestershire? please see our recruitment video.

Voted as the best place to live in the UK by the Times and the Sunday Times in 2021, Gloucestershire offers the spectacular beauty of the Cotswolds, the Cathedral city of Gloucester and the Regency town of Cheltenham. Not only is it a naturally beautiful part of the country, Gloucestershire has excellent cultural and recreational facilities, superb housing and schools, making it a highly desirable place to live and work. Cheltenham is renowned for its annual Race Festival as well as four extraordinary Jazz, Science, Music and Literature festivals.

We have easy access to Wales and the university facilities of Bristol, Birmingham and Oxford.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities

The post is a general Haematology post covering all areas of district general Haematology practice. However, a sub-specialist interest would be expected to complement the sub-specialist interests of the existing Haematology Consultant establishment.

• The appointee will be expected to share responsibility for the delivery of high quality care to patients presenting to the department with haematological disorders
• To diagnose and treat both inpatients and outpatients under the care of the department
• To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff
• To provide on call support out of hours to Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. To remain contactable and available when on call.
• Liaise and provide advice to other clinicians, other hospital staff and general practitioners about haematological conditions

Laboratory responsibilities

• To share responsibility for the diagnostic services with the other Consultant Haematologists including laboratory and diagnostic tests and their interpretation
• To advise and liaise with other hospital clinicians and primary care regarding laboratory results and their interpretation

Education and training

• The appointee will be expected to take a full role in undergraduate teaching, including clinical meetings and medical undergraduate tutorials. The Department is actively involved in providing pathology teaching to 4rd Year Bristol medical students.
• The appointee will also be expected to assist in the training of technical and scientific staff
• To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for F1s, F2s, StRs, and other staff as appropriate
• Where agreed, to act as Educational Supervisor to junior and middle grade medical staff, being responsible for their appraisal and personal development planning.

Other Responsibilities

• To remain up to date and engaged in CME/CPD as per RCPath guidelines
• The post holder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit in accordance with agreed Directorate and Corporate Clinical Governance programmes.

Research

• The post holder will be encouraged to be active in clinical research, particularly with reference to active recruitment of patients to clinical trials held on the local clinical trials portfolio.

We recognise the importance of continuing medical education and actively encourage our consultant team to prioritise professional development. A mentoring scheme for new consultant staff is well established and each new appointee will be appointed a mentor shortly after appointment.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and a licence to practise
• On Specialist Register via: CCT or CESR-CP (Combined Programme) (proposed CCT/CESR-CP date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR or European Community Rights
• Higher qualifications equivalent to: MRCP MRCPath (Haematology)
• Higher degree Teaching qualification
• Experience with clinical trials and research activity

Clinical Experience

• Evidence of recent experience of caring for haematology patients to level 3
• A subspecialty expertise/ interest

Motivation and Attitude

• Self-motivating team worker

Personal Skills

• Communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
• Ability to work under stress Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Honesty and reliability
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Caring attitude to patients
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP’s, nurses and other agencies
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels

Research and Publications

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
• Peer reviewed publication; presentation at national meeting

Information Technology

• Basic IT skills. Word processing, literature searching
• Understanding of medical information management systems

Management

• Demonstration of ability to work with colleagues within the department, in management, nursing and other specialties to ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service.
• Familiar with clinical governance with evidence of participation in audit and clinical governance programmes
• IT skills including database management and word processing skills
• Attendance on a management course

Quality Management

• Knowledge of QM processes
• Ability to manage risk
• Ability to manage change
• Ability to deal with complaints
• Commitment to CPD / CME
• Ability to take part in and respond to appraisal
• Experience in audit & clinical governance
• Working knowledge of evidence based practice
• Previous experience of Quality management

Teaching

• Willingness to be involved in teaching all grades of hospital and professional staff
• Ability to teach clinical and operative skills
• Training in teaching skills
• Certificate of education
• Experience of teaching and clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

You will only be contacted by the Recruitment Team via email if you are shortlisted for this post. Please ensure therefore that you check your e-mail account regularly.

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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 Dr Asha Johny Job title Consultant Haematologist and SD for Haematology Email address [emailprotected] Telephone number 0300 422 5246