# Locum Consultant in Haematology SCT and Cellular Therapy > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-in-haematology-sct-and-cellular-therapy/f204934b-d30f-4abc-b6d8-447d2e9210a7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/locum-consultant-in-haematology-sct-and-cellular-therapy/f204934b-d30f-4abc-b6d8-447d2e9210a7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Manchester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Haematology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum / pro rata - **Contract type:** 9 months (Fixed term) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-19T08:51:34.533Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Haematology/Haematology-v7971434 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7971434?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This is  a Consultant Haematologist posts in the Clinical Haematology Department at Manchester Royal Infirmary to join a well-established and cohesive team at Manchester Foundation Trust. The department of Clinical Haematology is part of the Clinical Service Unit of In-Patient Medical Specialties. The post-holder will also provide on-call provision for haemato-oncology (1:8) for Manchester Royal Infirmary, This is a 10 PA job plan. 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. Candidates must be eligible for their own GMC registration - MFT cannot support GMC Sponsorship for candidates who are offered permanent vacancies. ### Main duties of the job Key Duties and Responsibilities - The appointee will work within the haemato-oncology, stem cell transplant, CAR-T and gene therapy service at Manchester Royal Infirmary. - The appointee will participate in the on-call rota for haemato-oncology - The appointee will undertake laboratory duties in line with his/her clinical interests. - The appointee will be expected to undertake both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, both inside and outside the Trust. - The appointee will be expected to actively participate in clinical trials programme in transplantation, cellular and gene therapies - The consultant will be expected to provide consultant cross-cover for annual/study leave and short-term sickness for other consultants in the department on a rotational basis. The Post This post has arisen as the department continues to expand, with the ever-increasing number of stem cell transplant indications, the extension of cellular (CAR-T) therapies to new products and the developments of gene therapies. The post holder will work as part of the haemato-oncology and stem cell transplant / cellular and gene therapy teams and is to start as soon as possible. The post holder will work closely with the other members of the attending and on-call consultant teams (Dr Jane Norman, Dr Lourdes Rubio, Dr Eleni Tholouli, Dr Fiona Dignan, Dr Phillip Crea, Dr Jenna Fielding, Dr Johnathon Elliott, Dr Farhan Anjum) ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place.  This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others.  You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. 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. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. ## Job Details This is a Consultant Haematologist posts in the Clinical Haematology Department at Manchester Royal Infirmary to join a well-established and cohesive team at Manchester Foundation Trust. The department of Clinical Haematology is part of the Clinical Service Unit of In-Patient Medical Specialties. The post-holder will also provide on-call provision for haemato-oncology (1:8) for Manchester Royal Infirmary, This is a 10 PA job plan. 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. Candidates must be eligible for their own GMC registration - MFT cannot support GMC Sponsorship for candidates who are offered permanent vacancies. ## Job Description Key Duties and Responsibilities The appointee will work within the haemato-oncology, stem cell transplant, CAR-T and gene therapy service at Manchester Royal Infirmary. The appointee will participate in the on-call rota for haemato-oncology The appointee will undertake laboratory duties in line with his/her clinical interests. The appointee will be expected to undertake both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, both inside and outside the Trust. The appointee will be expected to actively participate in clinical trials programme in transplantation, cellular and gene therapies The consultant will be expected to provide consultant cross-cover for annual/study leave and short-term sickness for other consultants in the department on a rotational basis. The Post This post has arisen as the department continues to expand, with the ever-increasing number of stem cell transplant indications, the extension of cellular (CAR-T) therapies to new products and the developments of gene therapies. The post holder will work as part of the haemato-oncology and stem cell transplant / cellular and gene therapy teams and is to start as soon as possible. The post holder will work closely with the other members of the attending and on-call consultant teams (Dr Jane Norman, Dr Lourdes Rubio, Dr Eleni Tholouli, Dr Fiona Dignan, Dr Phillip Crea, Dr Jenna Fielding, Dr Johnathon Elliott, Dr Farhan Anjum) ## Responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. 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. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. ## Person Specification ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Specialist Registration with the General Medical Council and Licensed to Practice ### Teaching and Audit **Essential** - Teaching of medical students - Experience of Audit - Teaching of junior medical staff - Ability and experience to teach clinical skills - Experience of supervising Specialist trainees ### Interpersonal Skills **Essential** - Organisational skills - Communication skills - Leadership skills ### Qualifications & Training **Essential** - MB.ChB or equivalent - Higher qualification (FRCPath or equivalent) - Completion of core medical training (MRCP(UK) or equivalent) - Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview) - Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. - Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT **Desirable** - Postgraduate qualification or equivalent (e.g. MD or PhD) ### Management & Administration **Essential** - Ability to organise and manage a busy clinical practice - Ability to manage and lead a medical firm **Desirable** - Management training ### Academic Achievements/Research **Essential** - Specialist interest in Haemato-oncology **Desirable** - Publications in recognised Medical and Haematology journals - Research projects relating to the specialist area ## Documents - [functional requirements (pdf, 920.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10253416) - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 384.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10253415) ## 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.