Consultant Haematologist

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Haematologist to join the Clinical Haematology Department at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful applicant will join an experienced haemato-oncology service and will be expected to contribute to the management of the full spectrum of malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders. An interest and expertise in haematological malignancies is essential. The post holder will maintain broad expertise across both clinical and laboratory haematology and be capable of managing all aspects of haematological practice.

The consultant team participates in a 1:4 prospective-cover non-resident on-call rota, supported by Haematology Specialist Registrars.

The successful applicant will contribute to the provision of inpatient, outpatient, laboratory and transfusion services, multidisciplinary team working, and the departmental Advice and Guidance service, providing specialist advice to primary and secondary care colleagues across North West London. The post holder will also provide haematology consultation services to other specialties across the Trust, including Women's and Children's Services.

The post offers an opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the service, including the new Diagnostic, Education and Treatment Centre (DTEC) at West Middlesex University Hospital, which will provide expanded outpatient, day-unit and treatment facilities.

Interviews will be held on 11th January 2027

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached, detailed job description for full information on the main duties, responsibilities, and person specification.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached, detailed job description for the full list of main responsibilities.

• Provide consultant-led care for patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders across inpatient, outpatient and day unit settings.
• Deliver specialist outpatient clinics for patients with haematological malignancies, classical haematology conditions, haemoglobinopathies and venous thromboembolic disorders.
• Assess, diagnose and manage patients within dedicated haemato-oncology services and contribute to the development of specialist pathways.
• Provide inpatient haematology support, including regular consultant ward rounds and timely clinical review of referred patients.
• Work collaboratively with consultant colleagues to provide continuity of care and cross-cover arrangements across the service.
• Participate in the consultant on-call rota and provide emergency haematology advice as required.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, cancer MDTs, specialist network meetings and shared-care arrangements with other specialties.
• Provide expert clinical advice to medical, nursing and allied health professional colleagues throughout the Trust.
• Maintain GMC specialist registration and fulfil all requirements for appraisal and revalidation.
• Maintain and enhance professional knowledge and skills through continuing professional development (CPD) and participation in External Quality Assessment (EQA) schemes.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in accordance with national standards, professional guidance and Trust policies.
• Ensure clinical records, correspondence and documentation are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in clinical governance activities, including audit, quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, morbidity and mortality reviews and incident investigations.
• Contribute to the achievement of departmental, divisional and Trust quality, performance and operational objectives.
• Support undergraduate and postgraduate education through teaching and training of medical students, resident doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.
• Act as an Educational Supervisor, Clinical Supervisor or Appraiser as appropriate.
• Contribute to departmental teaching programmes, educational meetings and simulation or skills-based training activities.
• Encourage a culture of learning, professional development and continuous improvement within the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in and support clinical research, innovation, service evaluation and audit activities within the department.
• Provide clinical leadership and support effective multidisciplinary team working across the service.
• Participate in recruitment, appraisal, mentoring and professional development of medical staff where required.
• Work with management colleagues to support workforce planning, service improvement, business planning and strategic development of haematology services.

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.