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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Haematologist to join a forward-thinking and collaborative haematology service in the North East region. This position offers the chance to contribute to a growing, integrated service that provides high-quality haematology care to a population of over 2.5 million people.

The successful candidate will be part of a motivated and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes. This role offers flexibility, professional growth, and the opportunity to engage in regional collaboration, research, and service development across multiple sites.

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Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care across both clinical and laboratory haematology services.
• Provide specialist advice and management for a broad spectrum of haematological conditions, including both malignant and non-malignant disorders.
• Participate in outpatient clinics, inpatient ward rounds, and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
• Contribute to the development of a unified haematology service across the region, fostering collaboration and standardisation of care.
• Lead and participate in departmental quality improvement projects, clinical audits, and governance meetings.
• Support and deliver teaching for junior medical staff, nursing staff, and medical students.
• Contribute to the department’s strong clinical trials portfolio and research initiatives.
• Maintain accurate communication and coordination with GPs, laboratory services, and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Participate in the consultant on-call rota for haematology.
• Ensure continuous professional development and participate in annual appraisals and job planning.

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Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential:

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Minimum 1 year of NHS experience

Desirable:

• MD or PhD
• Training in appraisal techniques or medical education

Experience
Essential:

• Broad experience in Clinical Haematology and Blood Transfusion
• Ability to provide expert clinical opinions across a wide range of haematological disorders
• Evidence of participation in audit, quality improvement, and governance activities

Desirable:

• Demonstrated involvement in research or service innovation
• Experience in counselling and patient education

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and colleagues
• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Enthusiastic, resilient, and adaptable under pressure
• Strong leadership and organisational capabilities
• Ability to travel independently between sites

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