Consultant Haematologist: Sponsorship Available

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH) is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Haematology.

The final Job plan and detailed timetable will depend on both, experience and interests, of the candidate as well as the needs of the department, and, will be agreed with the Clinical Lead on behalf of the Divisional Medical Director, within three months of the commencement date of the appointee.The successful candidate will be offered a 10 PA contract in the first instance. Additional PAs may be available to interested applicants. The mix of clinical sessions in the final job plan and rota will be agreed after discussion with the Clinical Lead. The weekly timetable will include the following mix of programmed activities.

Direct Clinical Care

(Includes lab work, clinics, day ward, clinical admin): 8.5PAs on average per week

Supporting Professional Activities

CPD/Teaching/Research/Audit/Clinical Governance: 1.5SPAs on average per week

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Main duties of the job

Share workload, input to the Anticoagulant, Antenatal Haematology and Transfusion services. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Attendance and discussion of all appropriate patients at MDT meetings for Haematological Oncology and any other MDTs that may be set up.

Provide support for the pathology laboratory which functions as part of the Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA) including attendance and participation in local and EPA level forums.

Participation in clinical meetings, postgraduate & undergraduate activities of the Trust, and in particular offer teaching to UEA Medical Students in various modules.

Participation in the teaching & audit activities of the Department, including quality control in the laboratory.

Participation in clinical trials.

Provide a system of mutual out-of-hours cover for annual, study and professional leave. Short periods (up to 2 weeks) of sick leave will also be expected to be provided by the remaining consultants

Share a 1:5 on-call rota Band A with prospective cover. Junior and middle grade support from within haematology are first on call during the on call period.

Participate in Clinical Governance processes and in CPD.

Contribute to management of the service and, by agreement, take on the role of clinical lead in due course.

Comply Consultant work programme (under provisions of Circular HC90/16) and the weekly timetable of fixed commitments (i.e.: regular scheduled NHS activities in accordance with paragraph 30B of the TCS)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or Basic Medical Degree
  • Full GMC Registration
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • Being on or eligible for the UK Specialist Register within 6 months the date of interview.

Training, audit and research

Essential

  • Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
  • Knowledge of using evidence base medicine to support decision making
  • Familiarity with conducting clinical audit

Desirable

  • Involvement in research projects and published papers

Experience

Essential

  • Wide experience in clinical and laboratory Haematology including benign and malignant disease.
  • Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within Haematology
  • Able to plan and develop a modern service in keeping with current trends
  • Willingness to participate in and lead a multi-disciplinary team, balancing department and personal objectives

Desirable

  • Experience of committee work/project management
  • Experience and special interest in acute leukaemia and myeloid disorders

Management and Leadership

Essential

  • Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively
  • Motivation and ability to plan and develop the service
  • Willingness to participate in clinical governance
  • Energy and Enthusiasm and an ability work under pressure
  • Experience in teaching junior medical staff

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching medical students
  • Forward thinking and not afraid of the challenges that change brings

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: 18 October 2026

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