Consultant Haematologist

Job summary

County Durham and
Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers
in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high
performing organisation with a track record of success.

We are an enthusiastic and motivated unit providing
opportunities to develop the Hematology services in County Durham and
Darlington. We are looking for a colleague who will be able to work with us to
achieve this goal.

The post is on a whole time basis with the department
willing to explore flexibility in job plans to attract the right candidate. The
appointee will form part of a current team of 6 Consultant Haematologists
across the Trust. This appointment will facilitate and contribute in the
development of Haematology services within the Trust and clinical networks.
Within this job there will be scope to develop a specialist interest.

You must be fully registered with a GMC licence to practise
and be on the specialist register (or within 6 months of entry) on the date of
the interview.

The Trust welcomes all applications, regardless
of age, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to undertake clinical work
in conjunction with their colleagues and other professional staff in order to
maintain and develop haematology services and develop specialist skills in
accordance with the needs of the department. Andwill be responsible in conjunction with colleagues for planning
future development of these services.

The post holder will be expected to work with appropriate
stakeholders in primary care and tertiary centres to continue to develop
integrated services.

The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the
care of patients in their charge and will be expected to provide a
comprehensive clinical service to consultant colleagues in other clinical
disciplines in the hospital and to general practitioners within the locality.

The post holder will participate in a weekday
and weekends on-call rota for haematology services. Youwill be expected to cover colleagues
in their absence and ensure continuous patient care. The post holder will be
expected to deputise in the absence of colleagues in cases of annual leave,
study leave and sickness as far as is practicable.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• ALS Interest in promoting and/or performing research in the Trust

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team with medical and nursing colleagues, managers, biomedical scientists and patients.
• Broad range of IT skills.
• An understanding of clinical governance .
• Evidence of participation in audit.
• Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written English.
• Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Desirable

• Management and administrative experience.
• Evidence of having implemented change.
• Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
• Evidence of attending courses to develop teaching skills

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in haematology.
• Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients.
• Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the specialty.

Desirable

• Specialist interest that will complement the current service.
• Experience of participation in research and clinical studies.

Statutory Registration

Essential

• GMC registration
• Holder of certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Haematology, or within 6 months of award.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council.
• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent.
• Membership of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent.
• MBBS or other recognised equivalent medical degree.
• Holder of certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Haematology, or within 6 months of award.

Desirable

• MRCP part 1

Closing Date: 30 July 2026