About this role
Job summary Consultant - Haematology Permanent post 10 PA's
We have an exciting opportunity to welcome a full-time Consultant into the Haematology team and the successful applicants will join our expanding team of motivated Consultants.
Candidates with a CCT or CESR in Haematology are encouraged to apply. Those working towards the CESR qualification who already have experience working at consultant level are encouraged to contact the department to discuss other options. We can also accept applicants who are within 6 months of achieving a CCT in General Medicine.
We are also keen to support colleagues' professional clinical areas of interest and are open to negotiations on your individual job plan.
Those candidates who wish to work flexibly are strongly encouraged to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will provide comprehensive clinical haematology services across outpatient clinics, day-case activity, inpatient referrals, laboratory liaison, and participation in multidisciplinary meetings. They will jointly manage patients admitted under shared care arrangements and contribute to departmental audit, ongoing research, and quality improvement initiatives. The role includes providing senior clinical decision-making, contributing to service development, and ensuring continuity of care during periods of colleague absence, particularly within day-case activity
The post-holder will hold ultimate responsibility for the clinical management of patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions, including oversight of chemotherapy, diagnostic pathways, anticoagulation governance, and inpatient referrals. They will ensure care is evidence-based, safe, and aligned with national standards, with specific responsibility for supporting the delivery of more than 3,500 outpatient attendances and approximately 900 chemotherapy treatments per year. They will also supervise junior staff in the clinical management of patients, support early identification and escalation of deteriorating patients, and ensure high-quality continuity of care across the service.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
Between 27-34 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description Job responsibilities
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
Full registration with GMC MRCP Relevant CCT or entry on specialist register expected within 6 months or applied for entry.
Knowledge Essential
substantial number years training at St3+ level in Haematology Medicine Wide training in all relevant aspects and significant experience in General Internal Medicine
Experience Essential
Daily independent ward rounds on acutely ill patients. Comprehensive patient management Ability to make decisions at Consultant level and takes full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Skills Essential
Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to form good professional relationships with all departments Experience of supervision of junior medical staff and relevant staff Ability to lead Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues, both medical and others Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
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 Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)