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Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Haematopathology (10PAs) to be placed in the Haemato-Oncology Diagnostic Service (HODS) at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Interviews for this post will be held in person on 03 December 2026 at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Hills Road Cambridge, CB2 0QQ. Specific department and venue details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this post include reporting bone marrow trephine biopsies, lymph node biopsies and other relevant solid tissue samples in the context of a Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SIHMDS). Applicants should have experience of independent integrated reporting of haematopathology specimens, preferably within a SIHMDS or equivalent.
You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in histopathology or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.
As part of our commitment to supporting the medical workforce in the part they play in delivering an excellent caring service to patients, all newly appointed Consultants attend our five-day Consultant Development programme within a year of joining the Trust. Leadership is a key requirement of doctors’ professional work and this innovative programme is designed to support Consultants to hone the leadership and management skills they need to succeed at CUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will join an established team of consultant, scientific and technical staff to support the diagnosis and management of haematological malignancies. HODS is a UKAS-accredited SIHMDS which acts as the primary referral centre in East Anglia for patients with known or suspected haematological malignancies. The service works closely with the East Genomic Laboratory Hub on site at Cambridge University Hospitals. Strong links also exist with the multiple Cambridge University research groups working on haematological malignancies.
Applicants should have competence in reporting haematopathology specimens including bone marrow trephine biopsies, lymph node biopsies and other relevant solid tissue samples; experience of multimodality haematopathology testing including molecular assays; and an interactive approach to working with clinical, laboratory and academic colleagues.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
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 in Haematopathology (10PAs) with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Pathology role. The advertised salary is £113565.00 to £150569.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Nov 2026.
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