Consultant Haematologist: Sponsorship Available

The Christie NHS FT

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking three experienced and motivated Consultant Haematologist to join our team at Leighton Hospital.

This is a 10 PA per week role with on-call commitments, working alongside three established consultants and a Lead Consultant to deliver a high-quality, patient-centred haematology service -including:

Three consultant clinics per week – split between Haematology Oncology and classical HaematologyLiaison haematology for MCHT inpatientsLiaison haematology for GPsParticipation in Christie network MDTsOpportunities to develop a special interest with cross site working at The Christie in Withington

As part of this appointment, candidates applying directly (not via an agency) will receive a one-off attraction payment of 20% of the first year’s salary, subject to remaining in post for a minimum of two years. Flexible working options may be considered.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will be responsible for providing consultant level support to The Christie clinical haematology service and to implement best practice in Haematology.

The role will include three outpatient clinics per week, responsibility for outpatients attending the Macmillan Cancer Care Unit for treatment and provision of specialist input into the care of inpatients at Leighton Hospital. The post holder will have considerable liaison with local General Practitioners for haematological advice and will join the existing consultant’s rota to manage this.

The post holder will be a core member of the haematology and lymphoma multi-disciplinary teams and the post also offers the opportunity to develop a special interest to suit the interests of the successful applicant and the unmet needs of the clinical haematology service.A full and extensive overview of the responsibilities are detailed in the job description attached

Person Specification

Attainments

Essential

  • FRCP / MRCP or equivalent
  • FRCPath or equivalent
  • GMC registration with a license to practice Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) b.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)

Desirable

  • Additional research or teaching qualification
  • MD/PhD

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of teaching/training
  • Clinical experience and knowledge in: General Haematology Blood Transfusion Coagulation Malignant Haematology
  • Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances.
  • Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice
  • Evidence of clinical leadership and people management skills.
  • Ensure delivery of a quality service
  • Able to implement policies and plans
  • Effectively review and allocate resources
  • Review and manage progress
  • Clear understanding of performance management and supports a performance culture
  • Accountable for performance of self and others
  • Empowers others to take responsibility
  • Able to develop and recognise the performance of others

Desirable

  • Experience of recent and current research and or relevant publications.
  • Attendance at ‘Teaching for Teachers’ or similar course
  • Management training

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Can own/commit to shared goals
  • Can build effective teams and partnerships
  • Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the department.
  • Flexible and adaptable to change
  • Acts with integrity – honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff
  • Is comfortable dealing with People
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Awareness of personal limitations.

Circumstances Domicile

Essential

  • Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 7 October 2026

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