Consultant Haematologist: Sponsorship Available

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

We are inviting applications for 0.8wte Consultant Haematologist with an interest in Red Cell and General Haematology which is a new post

Applicants will have completed CCT or equivalent (Portfolio Pathway) and must be on the Specialist Register.

Main duties of the job

The key duties and responsibilities of the post will be to:o Provide a specialist clinical and laboratory haematology service that is complimentary and enhancing to the current service.o Maintain an up-to-date and evidence-based broad knowledge of both clinical and laboratory haematology. Expertise in performing and reporting diagnostic bone marrow aspirates is essential.o Take part in the haematology on-call rota with the on-call consultant being responsible for all in-patient haematology matters and GP and laboratory queries.o Work closely with haematology colleagues to share in the care of patients with blood disorders in the trust.o Provide a consultatory and advisory service to colleagues in other specialties in both the Trust and Primary Care Attend the weekly multi-disciplinary team meeting for General Haematology/ haemato-oncology and Regional Haemoglobinopathy MDT.o Take an active part in educational programmes for trainee doctors, medical students and other nursing and supportive staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
  • FRCPath

Experience

Essential

  • Broad experience in clinical & laboratory haematology
  • Fully competent in bone marrow aspirate and biopsy, lumbar puncture

Desirable

  • Experience in Red cell Management or other area of special interest

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: 1 November 2026

To apply for this job please visit apps.trac.jobs.