Consultant Haematologist: Sponsorship Available

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Haematologist to join the Clinical Haematology Department at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful applicant will join an experienced haemato-oncology service and will be expected to contribute to the management of the full spectrum of malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders. An interest and expertise in haematological malignancies is essential. The post holder will maintain broad expertise across both clinical and laboratory haematology and be capable of managing all aspects of haematological practice.

The consultant team participates in a 1:4 prospective-cover non-resident on-call rota, supported by Haematology Specialist Registrars.

The successful applicant will contribute to the provision of inpatient, outpatient, laboratory and transfusion services, multidisciplinary team working, and the departmental Advice and Guidance service, providing specialist advice to primary and secondary care colleagues across North West London. The post holder will also provide haematology consultation services to other specialties across the Trust, including Women’s and Children’s Services.

The post offers an opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the service, including the new Diagnostic, Education and Treatment Centre (DTEC) at West Middlesex University Hospital, which will provide expanded outpatient, day-unit and treatment facilities.

Interviews will be held on 11th January 2027

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached, detailed job description for full information on the main duties, responsibilities, and person specification.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Specialist Registration – Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in the specialty or within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • GMC registration
  • MRCP and FRCPath or equivalents

Desirable

  • Higher Degree, e.g. PhD or MD

Experience

Essential

  • Significant clinical experience in clinical haematology
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance and Audit
  • Significant proven record of accomplishment in delivery of clinical haematology
  • Teaching experience / willingness to teach medical, nursing & other staff
  • Understanding of the NHS, its organisations, and demand

Skills and knowledge

Essential

  • Meets good clinical / research practice standards
  • Extensive knowledge of relevant Specialty
  • Organisational skills
  • Problem solving skills

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Understanding Self
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Managing self effectively

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

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