Consultant in Haematology

We are inviting applications for a full‑time Consultant Haematologist to join our established team of nine consultants offering a full range of diagnostic and clinical haematology services. The post covers all areas of district general haematology practice, and a subspecialist interest (e.g. lymphoma, haemostasis/thrombosis) would be welcomed.

• Provide specialist haematology services, including diagnosis and treatment of inpatients and outpatients.
• Support clinical decision‑making for junior medical and nursing staff.
• Deliver on‑call support and remain contactable during out‑of‑hours periods.
• Liaise with other clinicians, hospital staff and general practitioners regarding haematological conditions.
• Share responsibility for diagnostic laboratory services, interpret results and advise clinicians on findings.
• Take a full role in undergraduate teaching and support postgraduate training.
• Lead or participate in clinical audits, GM&E and research projects, including recruitment to local clinical trials.
• Engage in continuous professional development (CME/CPD) and act as an educational supervisor when required.

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise.
• On Specialist Register via CCT or CESR‑CP (date within 6 months of interview) or equivalent.
• Higher qualification such as MRCP/MRCPath (Haematology).
• Desirable: higher degree teaching qualification, clinician research experience.

• Evidence of recent experience caring for haematology patients to level 3.
• Desirable: subspecialty expertise or clear interest.

• Self‑motivated team worker with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, under stress, and adapt to change.
• Honesty, reliability, enquiry and critical thinking.
• Patient‑centred caring attitude and effective communication with patients, relatives and GP’s.
• Desirable: willingness to take on additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels.

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice and supervise junior staff in research.
• Desirable: peer‑reviewed publications or national conference presentations.

• Basic IT skills:
  Word processing, literature searching.
• Desirable: understanding of medical information management systems.

• Demonstrated ability to work within multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, reliable service.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, audit and quality management.
• Desirable: attendance at management courses or database management skills.

• Willingness to teach all grades of hospital and professional staff; ability to deliver clinical and operative skills.
• Desirable: training in teaching methods and previous undergraduate teaching experience.

Contract:

Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full‑time (part‑time or job‑share options available)
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum

Location:

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN

Reference Number: 318‑25‑CONSHAEMO

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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN