About this role
Job summary
A full-time fixed-term opportunity, with the potential to progress to a substantive post is available for a Consultant Haematologist with expertise in Haemostasis, Thrombosis and TTP at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. This 12-month post offers the opportunity to join the non-malignant haematology team, working alongside 6 Consultants and 1 Haematology Specialist Doctor to deliver a comprehensive non-malignant haematology service. A concurrent recruitment process is also underway for a 7th Consultant appointment, reflecting the continued expansion of the team.
Main duties of the job
Candidates should have a specialist interest in Haemostasis and Thrombosis and TTP and will be expected to provide a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient service within non-malignant and general haematology. Significant experience in these areas is essential. The post holder will be expected to progress to undertake the clinical lead role for the DVT and anticoagulation service and chair of the Trust Thrombosis Committee. The successful candidate will also contribute to the haemostasis and thrombosis laboratory diagnostic services.
About us
The Specialist Thrombosis tertiary referral service is based at the Queen's Medical Centre and encompasses inpatient and outpatient care, a nurse-led anticoagulation service, and an ambulatory DVT pathway. A busy clinical liaison service for thrombosis is provided across both hospital sites providing advice and support across a wide range of services. NUH is a regional centre for the management of TTP through the East Midlands TTP Network, delivered in partnership with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. Patients from across the region are referred to Nottingham for specialist TTP management, which is delivered on the City Hospital campus. This service is supported by the haematology apheresis team, with further expansion planned through the opening of a new dedicated apheresis unit at the City Hospital site in July 2026.
Queen's Medical Centre is home to the Nottingham Comprehensive Care Centre for Haemophilia, which provides a specialist service for adults and children with bleeding disorders. The service is supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team, including 4 specialist haemophilia nurses, a data manager, and administrative support staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
This is a full time post. However NUH are committed to supporting flexible working where possible and there will be an opportunity at interview to discuss individual preference. This service provided by the Clinical Haematology Specialty is provided across both campuses, with the primary base will be Queens Medical Centre
The proposed Job Plan is detailed in this job description. It accounts for 10 programmed activities (PAs) comprising:
7.875 PAs of direct clinical care (DCC), including ward rounds, clinics, patient administration, clinical diagnostic work, MDTs, and GP advice and guidance.
2.125 PAs of supporting professional activities (SPAs) include appraisal, audit, teaching, educational supervision and network meetings
Please see attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Professional registration/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) Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
Professional Qualifications/Development Essential
FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification
Desirable
Higher professional degree
Clinical Skills/Experience Essential
An interest and thrombosis and haemostasis Ability to offer general advice on red cells and general haematology Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.
Desirable
Specific training in communication skills Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
Management Skills Essential
Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery. Able to delegate appropriately. Ability to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. The ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
Desirable
Higher management degree or qualification or training Experience of change management
Personal Skills/Qualities Essential
Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals Able to work flexibly in a changing health service Able to use the Trust's IT support systems
Desirable
Formal communication skills training
Teaching, Audit & Research Essential
Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit. Evidence of ability to teach and support junior staff effectively GCP training
Desirable
Experience of clinical trials in haematology Higher teaching degree or qualification or attendance at educational supervisor training event
Practical Requirements Essential
Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus as required
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).
Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address Nottingham University Hospitals
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)