Job overview
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.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Stockport NHS FT Haematology department during a period of growth following on from significant investment from the Trust.
Originally, we had two Haematology Consultants. We are very pleased to confirm that there will now be four in the team, following recruitment to this role.
We have also recently invested in other areas of the team including appointing new Clinical Nurse Specialists, a Junior Clinical Fellow, and a Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner. All of our multidisciplinary team meetings for lymphoid and myeloid disorders are done with the Christie Hospital who we have a close working relationship with sharing knowledge, learnings and expertise.
Outside of the core role, there may be other opportunities that we can explore for those interested, for example becoming a medical appraiser. Stockport is optimally placed with close proximity to Manchester and has very good train links to London. There are very good schools in the private sector, excellent grammar schools, and also very good state schools. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the peak district is also at the doorstep, and the Lake district and Yorkshire dales are within easy reach.
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 Trust’s 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
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
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
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC MRCP
- Relevant CCT or entry on specialist register expected within 6 months or applied for entry.
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This advert is for Consultant - Haematology with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust in Stockport, North West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Haematology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Jul 2026.
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