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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Haematologist to join a forward-thinking and supportive service in the East of England. This substantive consultant post offers the opportunity to provide a comprehensive clinical and laboratory haematology service while also developing a specialist interest through protected weekly sessions at a leading tertiary centre.

This role is ideal for applicants seeking long-term progression, subspecialty development, and involvement in modern service transformation programmes. The successful candidate will join an established consultant team delivering high-quality care across inpatient, outpatient, oncology, coagulation, transfusion, and laboratory services.

Main Duties of the Job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive consultant-led haematology care for inpatients and outpatients.
• Manage new referrals and follow-up haematology patients.
• Oversee patients attending chemotherapy/day treatment services.
• Conduct weekly Specialist clinics supported by CNS teams.
• Deliver regular telephone follow-up clinics.
• Participate in coagulation and thrombosis clinics on a rota basis.
• Perform daily ward rounds and weekend on-call ward reviews when rostered.
• Offer specialist advice regarding:
  • Blood films
  • Bone marrow results
  • Blood product use
  • Bleeding disorders
  • Clotting disorders
  • Laboratory interpretation

Specialist Development Opportunity

• One day per week is dedicated to subspecialty development with a tertiary centre.
• Opportunity to build expertise in areas such as:
  • Myeloma
  • Lymphoma / CLL
  • Acute leukaemia
  • Myeloproliferative neoplasms
  • Stem cell transplant follow-up
  • Aplastic anaemia / MDS

Leadership / Governance / Education

• Participate in GIRFT, cost improvement, and evidence-based redesign programmes.
• Support audit, governance, and quality improvement projects.
• Supervise junior doctors and multidisciplinary staff.
• Act as educational or clinical supervisor where appropriate.
• Contribute to departmental strategy and long-term workforce planning.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MRCP Part 1 and Part 2
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise
• Clinical training equivalent to UK CCT in Haematology or General Internal Medicine
• Minimum 1 year of NHS experience

Desirable

• Entry on GMC Specialist Register
• Eligible for Specialist Register within 6 months of CCT/CESR
• Higher degree in medical education, management, or clinical research

Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in clinical and laboratory haematology
• Ability to independently manage complex haematology patients
• Experience in haemato-oncology pathways
• Knowledge of coagulation and transfusion medicine
• Evidence of governance, audit, and service improvement work
• Ability to work effectively in MDT settings

Desirable

• Tertiary centre exposure
• Subspecialty haemato-oncology expertise
• Experience chairing MDTs
• Research publications or trial involvement
• Leadership in pathway redesign

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and patient-centred care
• Strong diagnostic and decision-making skills
• Collaborative team approach
• Commitment to education and mentorship
• Leadership potential
• Quality improvement mindset
• Flexible and service-focused attitude