Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Primary medical qualification (e.g. MBChB).
- Qualifications
MRCP and FRCPath or evidence of equivalent training and experience.
- Qualifications
Completion of PMETB-approved JRCPTB curriculum in Haematology or evidence of equivalence in knowledge, training and experience.
- Skills & Abilities
Good understanding of clinical governance.
- Skills & Abilities
Evidence of good organisational and leadership skills.
- Skills & Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Skills & Abilities
Ability to work collaboratively across tertiary networks including NCA Haematology, MFT, The Christie and HODS.
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Ability to interpret and report laboratory data.
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Broad knowledge and expertise in clinical haematology and general medicine.
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Experience in haematological malignancy.
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Postgraduate degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc.
- Skills & Abilities
Proven teaching abilities/Attendance at teaching course.
- Skills & Abilities
Able to manage and lead change internally and within a multi-agency setting.
- Knowledge, Training & Experience
Publication of research articles demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitment.
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a forward-thinking and collaborative Consultant in Clinical Haematology to complement of a team of 12 consultants at the Northern Care Alliance with base hospital being Salford Royal Hospital where there are currently 4.8 WTE consultant haematologists based.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established consultant team providing comprehensive clinical haematology services to the local Salford population whilst also contributing to the management of complex haematological problems arising from the extensive tertiary and regional services.
Main duties of the job
- Provide consultant-level inpatient and outpatient clinical Haematology care.
- Participate in the consultant on-call service and provide specialist haematological advice across Salford Royal, Royal Bolton and Wigan hospitals (WWL).
- Participate in the management of malignant haematological disorders, including complex systemic anti-cancer therapies.Provide expert advice for complex haematological problems arising within Salford Royal's major trauma, critical care and tertiary services.
- Participate in North West Sector multidisciplinary team meetings and regional specialist pathways.
- Contribute to laboratory haematology, including blood-film reporting and clinical liaison with laboratory colleagues.
- Contribute to the development of advanced treatment pathways, including bispecific antibody therapies and ambulatory treatment models.
- Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and patient-safety activity.
- Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education and supervision.
- Participate in research and support recruitment to clinical trials where appropriate.
- Work collaboratively across NCA and with tertiary partners including MFT, The Christie and Greater Manchester HODS.Contribute to service redesign, workforce development and the strategic development of Clinical Haematology.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute not simply as a clinician but as an active member of the wider service. Depending upon experience and interests, opportunities may include clinical pathway redesign, development of advanced therapies, ambulatory care, digital transformation, MDT development, quality and safety improvement, education, research and workforce planning.
The role would therefore particularly suit a consultant who wishes to practise high-quality clinical haematology while having a meaningful influence over the future development of the service.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Consultant Haematologist with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Haematology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 PA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Oct 2026.
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