Consultant in Clinical Haematology

Job overview

The Wythenshawe, Trafford, Withington & Altrincham Clinical Group (WTWA) at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dynamic Locum Consultant in Clinical Haematology to join our friendly and supportive team, based at Wythenshawe Hospital.

This is a permanent post, offering 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), providing high-quality consultant-level clinical care across WTWA haematology services. You will join a team of three consultants, supported by Advanced Nurse Practitioners and a Ward Manager, delivering care for patients with both malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders. The service manages conditions including high- and low-grade lymphomas, myeloma and chronic leukaemias, alongside a range of non-malignant haematology conditions. Chemotherapy delivery is Level 2A and MDT working is embedded within the service.

MFT is a leading centre of clinical excellence, with a strong culture of collaboration, innovation, teaching and research. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse patient population, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to safe, effective and compassionate haematology care while developing your professional interests.

Main duties of the job

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level care for patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders
• Deliver outpatient clinics and inpatient ward cover as required within the 10 PA allocation
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
• Support the haematology laboratory service where appropriate (clinical liaison, result interpretation)
• Ensure high standards of patient safety, clinical governance, and quality improvement
• Comply with Trust policies, NICE guidance, and national haematology standards

On-Call Duties – please add in arrangements

• Participation in the haematology on-call rota may be required on a pro-rata basis, subject to service need and job plan agreement

Teaching and Training

• Contribute to the teaching and supervision of junior medical staff, specialty trainees, and allied healthcare professionals
• Support undergraduate and postgraduate education where appropriate

Clinical Governance

• Participate in audit, service development, and quality improvement activities
• Engage in appraisal, revalidation, and mandatory training requirements

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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.