About this role
Job summary
AAC Interview Date: 10th June 2026 AM
This is a 10 + 1 PA full time Consultant Haematologist post. The Trust wide post is based at St Helier hospital and completes a team of 8 Consultants working across the Trust. The appointee is expected to be broadly skilled and to take part in all the clinical and laboratory work of the Department. This post includes a lead role within the department which can be adjusted to align with the applicant's interests and experience.
A Consultant wishing to work less than full time will be eligible to be considered for the post. Modification of the job content would be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with colleagues. The post is available to start from the 8th June 2026.
Main duties of the job
1 To always comply with the GMC'S guidance on 'Good Medical Practice'.
2 To ensure that patient confidentiality is always maintained.
3 To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Leads.
4 To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
5 On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).
6 To participate in the Trust's Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
7 To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and outpatients under your care.
8 To demonstrate flexibility according to departmental requirements after discussion with the Clinical Lead.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
1. The appointee will contribute to the clinical care of patients referred to the Haematology Department at both St Helier and Epsom General Hospitals.
2. Participate in 3 out-patient clinics per week.
3. The appointee will participate in the clinical rotas for the management of the inpatients at St Helier Hospital
4. The appointee will have an office with own desk and personal computer. They will have access to a microscope, including 2- and 6- headed microscopes for teaching purposes.
5. Dedicated secretarial support is provided by shared medical secretaries/patient pathway co-ordinators.
6. Responsible for advising all laboratory users, including general practitioners, on general haematology problems, as required.
7. This post also encompasses a lead role, to which 1 PA is allocated. This is currently planned to be the Haemato-Oncology MDT lead role.
There will be an opportunity to review the division of responsibilities within Haematology once an appointment is made. The final job plan will reflect the agreed division between all the Consultants and the post holders area of expertise.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MrcPath / FRcPath
Desirable
FRcPath
Experience Essential
Clinical Skills Outpatients and Inpatients
Desirable
Clinical Experience and IT
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.
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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 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address St Helier Hospital
Wrythe Green Lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)