Consultant Haematologist

Overview

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Haematologist. The closing date is 19 July 2026.

• This is a full-time post (10 programmed activities per week).
• Provide outpatient care as appropriate, including 3 outpatient clinics per week (Haematology/Haemato-oncology). The post is based at Kent and Canterbury Hospital and William Harvey Hospital, with attendance at weekly multidisciplinary team meetings and participation in 1 in 7 Haemato-Oncology/General on-call and ward-attending rota. Separate on-call rotas exist for Haem-oncology/general and Haemostasis teams. There is a full middle-grade on-call rota in addition to which we provide support.
• Provide clinical interpretation of haematological laboratory tests and offer advice to clinical colleagues. This role also provides Haematologist support to the Haematology laboratories.
• Participation in clinical audit and other departmental clinical governance activities, and activities to support appraisal and revalidation.
• The post-holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate for a consultant haematologist not otherwise specified.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway. We are on a journey of transformation, with a new Medical School, a focus on research, clinical leadership, and a rewarding and friendly work environment.

• Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council.
• UK-trained applicants must also hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• Non-UK trained applicants must show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT by date of interview.
• MRCP or equivalent.
• FRCPath or equivalent.
• Minimum English level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS, or graduate of a UK Medical School.

• Evidence of diagnosing and treating haemato-oncology disorders.
• Evidence of laboratory experience.

• Consistently safe practice
• Vigilant about safety
• Reassuringly professional
• Listen and clearly communicate

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 per annum (pro rata where applicable).