Consultant Haematologist

Job summary

Job summary - University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) is recruiting a Consultant Haematologist with a specialist interest in haemostasis, thrombosis and non-malignant haematology, to join their team. The post holder will deliver a general haematology and non-malignant service in one of the largest trusts in the UK, working with a team of Consultant Haematologists.

The appointee will deliver haemostasis, thrombosis and non-malignant haematology subspecialist clinical care, including immunohaematology and obstetric haematology, across the West Midlands region.

UHB’s haematology service provides tertiary services including a regional Comprehensive Haemophilia Centre (including gene therapy), TTP, siHMDS, Level 3 & 4 stem cell transplantation, CAR-T cell therapy, teenage and young adult cancer care, apheresis/plasma exchange, and a active academic portfolio. Inpatient care is at QEHB with 60+ beds and a dedicated Young Persons Unit for TYA cancer care.

The site specialist interests will be agreed on acceptance of the post, but will require expertise in haemostasis, thrombosis and other areas of non-malignant haematology as outlined above.

Clinical

The appointee should have experience and interest in managing thrombosis and bleeding disorders (ITP, TTP). The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop disease-specific interests, working with the current team.

Inpatients

The appointee will participate in the attending and on-call rota, supported by and working with the clinical team trust-wide. They will review inpatients and provide specialist liaison advice.

Outpatients

The appointee will participate in 3–4 clinics per week, predominantly dealing with haemostasis and thrombosis, with some general haematology. Outpatient activity will include opportunities to support clinical trial recruitment and PI roles. There is active research in non-cancer haematology including commercial and investigational medicinal product studies.

There are integrated weekly HCT multidisciplinary meetings, plus monthly quality meetings, educational sessions, journal clubs and mortality and morbidity meetings. For ward attending commitments, the appointee will provide reciprocal cover for periods of leave.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust aims to foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and able to thrive, with compassionate and culturally competent leadership and a welcoming workplace that respects diversity.

Date posted 30 January 2026

Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade Consultant

Salary £109,725 to £145,478 a year

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full-time

Reference number 304-KDA-1098750

Job locations Trustwide, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH

Job responsibilities

KEY SKILLS

• Broad experience and understanding of haematology
• Specialist haemostasis and thrombosis experience
• Specialist immunohaematology and obstetric haematology experience
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills with patients, relatives and members of the clinical team
• Ability to gain confidence and trust
• Ability to cope with pressure
• Ability to respond to change
• Conscientious and hardworking
• Positive contribution to MDTs
• Flexibility in working pattern
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients and their families

Qualifications

• GMC Registration with licence to practice
• MRCP
• CCT in haematology

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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Employer name University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address Trustwide, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH

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