# Consultant Haematologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-haematologist/afa3d526-9bb3-4589-8672-4ddd0683eb24 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-haematologist/afa3d526-9bb3-4589-8672-4ddd0683eb24.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Christie NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** The Christie Main Site - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Haematology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum Pro Rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week (Plus On Call) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-07T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-16T15:40:35.255Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8301531 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8301531?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.christie.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking an experienced and motivated Consultant Haematologist to join our team at Leighton Hospital. This is a 10 PA per week role with on‑call commitments, working alongside three established consultants and a Lead Consultant to deliver a high‑quality, patient‑centred haematology service -including: Three consultant clinics per week - split between Haematology Oncology and classical Haematology Liaison haematology for MCHT inpatients Liaison haematology for GPs Participation in Christie network MDTs Opportunities to develop a special interest with cross site working at The Christie in Withington As part of this appointment, candidates applying directly (not via an agency) will receive a one‑off attraction payment of 20% of the first year’s salary, subject to remaining in post for a minimum of two years. Flexible working options may be considered. ### Main duties of the job The successful post holder will be responsible for providing consultant level support to The Christie clinical haematology service and to implement best practice in Haematology. The role will include three outpatient clinics per week, responsibility for outpatients attending the Macmillan Cancer Care Unit for treatment and provision of specialist input into the care of inpatients at Leighton Hospital. The post holder will have considerable liaison with local General Practitioners for haematological advice and will join the existing consultant’s rota to manage this. The post holder will be a core member of the haematology and lymphoma multi-disciplinary teams and the post also offers the opportunity to develop a special interest to suit the interests of the successful applicant and the unmet needs of the clinical haematology service. A full and extensive overview of the responsibilities are detailed in the job description attached ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities This post is for 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week for a Christie Clinical Haematologist based at Leighton Hospital to provide clinical support to the Christie Haematology @ Leighton service. The post will support the service to provide an excellent and high-quality patient focused service to meet the demand from our patients and referring centres. Any consultant who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues. Role Purpose: This post is a collaborative venture between the Christie NHS Foundation Trust and MCHFT to support the clinical haematology services across the southern sector of the Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cancer Network (GMCCN) and the delivery of clinical and laboratory haematology on the Leighton Hospital site. The clinical haematology department based at Leighton Hospital is run by a highly motivated team providing outpatient, day care and inpatient service to BCSH level 2a. The post will be based at Leighton Hospital. The post holder will be a core member of the Haematology and lymphoma multi-disciplinary teams and the post also offers the opportunity to develop a special interest to suit the interests of the successful applicant and the unmet needs of the Clinical haematology service. The role will be responsible for: - To develop and implement best practice in Haematology - To support staff in the delivery of a high quality service - To be a core member of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). - Membership on Hospital Transfusion Committee - NEQAS film reporting Diagnostic Haematology service Diagnostic services for MCHFT haematology and biochemistry services are provided by the NMCPS, with a view to utilise the Manchester HODs (haematology diagnostic system) for reporting of bone marrow aspirates, trephines and for cytogenetic and molecular studies. Job Plan Timetable The timetable below is indicative and will be confirmed on commencement in post. It is the requirement of the Trust that all new consultant colleagues must have 0.25 SPAs within their job plan to support Trust appraisal and supervision requirements. This can either be as appraiser or a supervisor for medical staff or Advanced clinical Practitioners. NB This timetable is indicative - Job Plan PA Summary | Total PAs - Direct Clinical Care (DCC) | 7.5 - Direct Clinical Care (DCC) | - Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) (including 1.5 core SPA) | 2.5 - Supervision role (minimum 0.25 must be allocated) | 0.25 - Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) | 2.25 - Total Programmed Activities (PAs) | 10 On call Commitments This role does require participation in the on-call rota. ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of teaching/training - Clinical experience and knowledge in: General Haematology Blood Transfusion Coagulation Malignant Haematology - Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances. - Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice - Evidence of clinical leadership and people management skills. - Ensure delivery of a quality service - Able to implement policies and plans - Effectively review and allocate resources - Review and manage progress - Clear understanding of performance management and supports a performance culture - Accountable for performance of self and others - Empowers others to take responsibility - Able to develop and recognise the performance of others **Desirable** - Experience of recent and current research and or relevant publications. - Attendance at ‘Teaching for Teachers’ or similar course - Management training ### Attainments **Essential** - FRCP / MRCP or equivalent - FRCPath or equivalent - GMC registration with a license to practice Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) **Desirable** - Additional research or teaching qualification - MD/PhD ### Personal Skills **Essential** - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Can own/commit to shared goals - Can build effective teams and partnerships - Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the department. - Flexible and adaptable to change - Acts with integrity – honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff - Is comfortable dealing with People - Ability to work under pressure. - Awareness of personal limitations. ### Circumstances Domicile **Essential** - Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital. ## Documents - [jd & ps (pdf, 371.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10620889) - [strategy brochure (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1645) - [travel to the christie (pdf, 3.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1960) - [the christie values and behaviours (pdf, 919.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1643) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.