# NHSCT Specialty Doctor Haematology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Northern Health and Social Care Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nhsct-specialty-doctor-haematology/53bcba0f-29ff-4cc4-890d-5c04bbd94e76 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nhsct-specialty-doctor-haematology/53bcba0f-29ff-4cc4-890d-5c04bbd94e76.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Northern Health and Social Care Trust - **Town:** Antrim - **Region:** North - **Country:** Northern Ireland - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Haematology - **Grade:** Senior - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-06-05T16:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T10:33:10.835Z - **Source information URL:** https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/47290/nhsct-specialty-doctor-haematology - **Application URL:** https://jobs-app.hscni.net/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2OTNGMzJDMUZFMTk1QjhBNUFGMTQ5QzQ3QTgmY2FuZF90eXBlPWU%3d - **Employer website:** https://www.northerntrust.hscni.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Branch: Antrim Hospital - Location: Antrim Hospital Site: Laboratory - Salary: (See job details) - Contract Type: Permanent - Opening Date: 22/05/26 - Closes: Fri, 05 June 2026 @ 4:00 PM - Interview Dates: It is anticipated to hold interviews on Friday 26th June 2026 ### Notes A waiting list may be compiled for similar permanent/temporary, full/part time posts which may arise within the next 9 months in Antrim Hospital ### Job Description Job Title ### Job Description Specialty Doctor Haematology ### Job Description Specialty Doctor Haematology ### Job Description The Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) is responsible for the delivery of safe and effective health and social care (HSC) services to the population of the Northern Trust area in Northern Ireland. We provide compassionate care with our community in our community. In order to do this we require the commitment of a highly skilled and professional workforce that meets the need of the service. The diagram below outlines our values and our objectives which support the delivery of compassionate care within our community. The below diagram details the values and associated behaviours that we expect staff working within Health and Social Care (HSC) to display at all times; HSC Value What does this mean? What does this look like in practice? - Behaviours Working Together We work together for the best outcome for people we care for and support. We work across Health and Social Care and with other external organisations and agencies, recognising that leadership is the responsibility of all. I work with others and value everyone’s contribution I treat people with respect and dignity I work as part of a team looking for opportunities to support and help people in both my own and other teams I actively engage people on issues that affect them I look for feedback and examples of good practice, aiming to improve where possible Compassion We are sensitive, caring, respectful and understanding towards those we care for and support and our colleagues. We listen carefully to others to better understand and take action to help them and ourselves. I am sensitive to the different needs and feelings of others and treat people with kindness I learn from others by listening carefully to them I look after my own health and well-being so that I can care for and support others Excellence We commit to being the best we can be in our work, aiming to improve and develop services to achieve positive changes. We deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate care and support. I put the people I care for and support at the centre of all I do to make a difference I take responsibility for my decisions and actions I commit to best practice and sharing learning, while continually learning and developing I try to improve by asking ‘could we do this better?’ Openness & Honesty We are open and honest with each other and act with integrity and candour. I am open and honest in order to develop trusting relationships I ask someone for help when needed I speak up if I have concerns I challenge inappropriate or unacceptable behaviour and practice Speciality Doctor Applicant Fact Sheet Background The Department of Health (NI) together with the British Medical Association, the Department of Health and Social Care (England), as well as the Department of Health (Wales) have been working together since February 2020 to formally negotiate a revised Specialty Doctor grade and introduce a new Specialist Grade. In January 2021, an agreement was reached for a reformed specialty doctor contract and a new specialist contract. These new contractual arrangements came into effect from 1 April 2021. The Specialty Doctor 2008 contract closed to new entrants on 31 March 2021 and all new Speciality Doctor appointments are to the 2021 Specialty Doctor and Specialist contracts. If successful, you will be appointed under the terms and conditions of the 2021 Specialty Doctor contract. Further details, including the 2021 Specialty Doctor terms and conditions of service are available on the Department of Health website. Click here to be taken to this external website. Information is also available on the BMA website. ### JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Specialty Doctor Haematology DIRECTORATE/DIVISION: Surgical & Clinical Services LOCATION: Antrim Hospital REPORTS TO: Haematology Clinical Lead ACCOUNTABLE TO: Dr George Gardiner (in respect of clinical practice and professional/medical issues) & Dr Peter Yew, Clinical Director Northern Trust Laboratories ### FLEXIBLE WORKING PROVISIONS AVAILABLE: Full-time working, Fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated hours, Average hours working patterns, Term-time working, Job-share or Homeworking All employees have the opportunity to request Flexible Working from the first day of their employment, regardless of their role, band or service they work in. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment, to help them achieve a positive Work/Life Balance. ### JOB SUMMARY This Specialty Doctor post will provide support to Clinical Haematology at Antrim Hospital. The post holder will work closely with the relevant consultant staff to provide care to haematology outpatients and inpatients. The post holder will provide clinical haematology cover for Laurel House Chemotherapy Day Unit (Antrim) and assess inpatient referrals. The post holder will provide support for Haematology Clinics in Causeway Hospital as required. The post holder will work under the supervision of the consultant haematologists, Dr Scott McCloskey, Dr Chris McAuley, Dr Gavin Brown, Dr Philip Windrum, Dr Brídgín Merron and Dr Suzanne McPherson. ### KEY RESULT AREAS / MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES The appointee will work closely with Consultant Haematologists to provide inpatient care for haematology patients. The appointee will attend Haematology outpatient clinics (OPC). The appointee will provide medical cover for haematology patients attending Laurel House Chemotherapy Day Unit. This will involve assessment and admission of patients with complications of chemotherapy and performance of various day procedures including, lumbar puncture and bone marrow biopsy. The appointee will provide support to junior medical staff in the care of haematology patients in the medical area. The appointee will actively pursue continuing professional development \[CPD\] by attending postgraduate teaching sessions and other educational activities. The appointee will contribute to the various teaching (undergraduate and postgraduate) and audit activities undertaken within the Medical Specialties Directorate. The appointee will also take part in processes developed in the implementation of Clinical Governance. To contribute to the setting and implementation of standards/guidelines/procedures for practice as required. Comply with good practice in prevention of HCAI including Adherence to Trust policies including Hand Hygiene. To undertake agreed research relevant to the post and the Trust. To share responsibility with the Consultant Haematologist for the departmental programme of audit and service monitoring. Teaching/training is available both within the hospital and community settings with access to Antrim Hospital Postgraduate Medical Library. There are weekly teaching sessions in Antrim Hospital and educational sessions at bi-monthly staff meetings. All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Trust including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the GDPR, the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Act 1998. Employees are required to be conversant with the Trust’s policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt. Participate in annual appraisal and review of job plan, based on a partnership approach, between the Clinical Manager and the post-holder. To be aware of and adhere to current legislation and relevant case law in relation to the post To be responsible for the administration and management of clinics and day to day activities. To attend staff meetings. To carry out administration duties pertaining to the post. To be responsible for the timely collection, provision and updating of information/data collection (e.g. CHS/LCID). To be responsible for the care, maintenance and safe-keeping of equipment ### The Area Antrim hospital is part of the NHSCT comprising Antrim, Mid-Ulster, Whiteabbey, Braid Valley, Moyle, Causeway, Holywell, Robinson Memorial and Dalriada Hospitals Antrim Area Hospital is a general hospital, commissioned in 1994, to provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. It is the main acute hospital serving the NHSCT area and is located in a green field site adjacent to the M2 motorway and within easy reach of Belfast, Ballymena, Antrim, Magherafelt and the surrounding countryside. There is easy access to Belfast International Airport and to Belfast City Airport ### Current Staffing ### 6 Consultant Haematologists Dr Scott McCloskey Dr Philip Windrum Dr Brídgín Merron Dr Chris McAuley Dr Gavin Brown Dr Suzanne McPherson ### Non-Consultant Career Grades Dr Sarah Stirling (Specialty Doctor) Dr Mark Bridgham (Specialty Doctor) Dr Gavin Harvey (Specialty Doctor) Advanced Nurse Practitioner Lisa Lyons Clinical Nurse Specialists Kelly-Anne Gillan Helen Horner Kerrie Sweeney Bronagh Laverty Jill Surgenor Pathology Services Manager Gerard Duffy Clinical Service At present there are 6 Consultant Haematologists based in Antrim Hospital, with outpatient clinics being held on other peripheral sites. Current workload figures show a total of approximately 15,000 outpatient clinic attendances throughout the Trust each year, with approximately 430 inpatient episodes. The Haematology inpatient service is based in Ward C7, Antrim Hospital. This 24 bed ward is shared with Renal Medicine and Rheumatology. There are rotating junior medical staff attached to Ward C7 who provide routine and emergency cover for haematology inpatients. Chemotherapy trained nurses administer inpatient chemotherapy treatment on C7. The appointed Specialty Doctor in haematology will be working with Consultant Haematologists and Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialists at outpatient clinics and providing inpatient care. This Specialty Doctor will also be a member of the Haematology MDM. Emergency haematology admissions are arranged through the Medical Admissions Unit Antrim Hospital, and are initially under the care of the Consultant Physician before being handed over to a Consultant Haematologist. Elective admissions are organised via the bed-management system. Where possible patients are admitted directly to C7. Haematology Clinics are held in Laurel House where there is a chemotherapy day ward. This purpose-built facility was opened in 2005 and also provides Oncology clinics (for Lung, Gastro-Intestinal and Breast tumours in particular) A designated Haematology/Oncology satellite pharmacy is located within the Chemotherapy Day Ward and provides a comprehensive service including reconstitution of intravenous cytotoxic and biologic agents and issue of oral cytotoxic and chemotherapeutic drugs. An automated FBP analyser provides quick access to blood results. The Chemotherapy Unit is staffed by 8 WTE chemotherapy trained nurses and managed by a Band 7 nursing sister. The unit is supported by 3 WTE PICC line nurses. Monday, Thursday and Friday are the main chemotherapy treatment days for haematology patients. General procedures (bone marrow biopsies, blood transfusions etc.) are usually performed on Wednesday and Friday. There are general haematology clinics held in Antrim Hospital and satellite hospitals throughout the trust throughout the week. The haematology medical team and associated admin staff are based in Antrim laboratory. In addition to haematology, pathology services on site include clinical chemistry, microbiology and cellular molecular pathology. Northern Trust pathology services hold full UKAS accreditation for all disciplines provided on both Antrim and Causeway Hospital sites. There are currently a number of major ICT projects ongoing within the Trust and wider HSC which impact on pathology services. This includes the implementation of a new NI Pathology Information System (NIPIMS), expansion of NIPACs (picture archiving system) and the roll out of Encompass. Encompass is an HSCNI wide initiative which will support the long term sustainable digital transformation of health and social care records in Northern Ireland. Encompass will enable everyone involved with a person’s care to work from a single health and care record. Go live date for the Northern Trust is 7th November 2024. Northern Ireland pathology services are also subject to review under the Blueprint Programme which is exploring options for moving the management of laboratory services from individual Trusts into a single regional pathology management structure, along with the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Services (NIBTS) and the functions of the NI Pathology Network. It is not anticipated that medical staff involved in front line patient care will be directly impacted on by this proposal. ### Continuing Medical Education There are excellent facilities for study, lectures etc. in the Antrim Hospital Post-Graduate Medical Library. A comprehensive library containing up-to-date reference books, periodicals and journals are provided in the Antrim Hospital Post-Graduate Medical Library. Computer facilities including Microsoft Excel; PowerPoint and Word packages and CD Roms are available for Use by Medical Staff. Access to the Internet and databases Such as CINAHL, COCHRANE and MEDLINE are available. Books may also be requested from the Library at Queen’s, University, Belfast via the Queen’s catalogue. Study leave is available by application to the Lead Consultant and all staff are encouraged to attend appropriate courses and make full use of study leave. ### Supervision Arrangements Working at middle grade level. Full consultant supervision is available on site during working day. ### GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Employees of the Trust will be required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:- At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner; At all times demonstrate practice the HSC values of Working Together, Excellence, Openness & Honesty and Compassion; Carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner which assures patient and client safety; Comply with all instructions in regard to Infection Prevention and Control; Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them; Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy; Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with health and safety policy and statutory regulations; Adhere to equal opportunities policy throughout the course of their employment; Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in service provision; Adhere to the Code of Conduct for HSC Employees which aims to guide staff, managers and employers in the work that they do and the decisions and choices they have to make. Professional staff are expected to follow the code of conduct for their own professions as well as this code. ### RECORDS MANAGEMENT All employees of the Northern Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Northern Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Northern Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including (for example) the ICT Security Policy, Data Quality and Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt. ### SALARY £61,542 - £99,216 per annum (pro-rata) ### HOURS 40 hours per week. Opportunities for flexible working are available for all staff in line with the flexible working policy. ### MEDICAL Appointment will be subject to a successful pre-employment health assessment. ### HOLIDAYS Qualifying service Allocation Alignment of leave On first appointment or with up to 2 years service 5 weeks Additional leave to be retained until qualifying service reaches 2 years. Having completed a minimum of two years’ service as a SAS doctor and/or in equivalent grades or with previous entitlement 6 weeks Additional leave to be retained until qualifying service reaches 7 years. Entitlement at 7 years remains at 6 weeks and 1 day in line with Framework Agreement and revised T&Cs Having completed a minimum of seven years’ service as a SAS doctor and/or in equivalent grades 6 weeks and 1 day Additional leave to be retained while doctors remain in the role Where doctors change roles with new contracts being issued the provisions of the revised Circular will apply from the start date of the new contract. *All entitlements are pro–rata for part time staff ### TERMS AND CONDITIONS - You will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Specialty Doctors in Northern Ireland (2021) which is available at: https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/health/doh-terms-and-conditions-of-service-specialty-doctor.pdf ### PENSION The post-holder can participate in the Health Social Care Pension Scheme. ### NORTHERN TRUST BENEFITS You can explore the benefits on offer to you in the Northern Trust by clicking here ### WAITING LIST A waiting list may be compiled for similar permanent/temporary, full/part time posts which may arise within the next 9 months in Antrim Hospital ### PAY PROTECTION Legacy Trust Staff who apply for a promotion after 1 April 2011 should be aware that they will lose their legacy protection arrangements and will be entitled to pay protection in accordance with circular HSS (JNF)(1) 2011. This circular will also apply to legacy staff who are currently in receipt of protection and who move post on promotion. ### RELOCATION /REMOVAL EXPENSES Eligible staff can avail of our attractive relocation / removal package upon request. ### CRIMINAL OFFENCES, INVESTIGATION AND CHARGES Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with the Trust. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences or other information contained on a disclosure certificate. Where it is necessary to obtain an Access NI disclosure the Trust operates in line with the Access NI Code of Practice (www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/accessni-code-practice). If you require further information or a copy of the policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders or the policy on the Secure Handling, Use, Storage and Retention of Disclosure Information, please contact the Trust Human Resources Department. ### CLOSING DATE Completed application forms should be submitted via www.jobs.hscni.net or returned to Medical Resourcing, Holywell Hospital, 60 Steeple Road, Antrim, BT41 2RJ or medicalandseniorresourcing@northerntrust.hscni.net on or before the closing date. Canvassing, either directly or indirectly, will be an absolute disqualification. We will review this Job Description and it may include any other duties and responsibilities we determine in consultation with the jobholder. We do not intend it to be rigid and inflexible but rather to provide guidelines within which the jobholder works. May 2026 ### PROPOSED JOB PLAN The post is remunerated at 10 PAs full time (to be determined if part time appointment) Please note this Job Plan is provisional only and may be adjusted on discussion with the successful candidate. Job Plan AM PM ### Hours DCC SPA ### MONDAY Haematology OPC & advice ward/referrals (M&M monthly) 1 ### TUESDAY Ward/referrals Ward reviews/Haematology OPC 2 ### WEDNESDAY Ward/referrals Haematology OPC 2 ### THURSDAY Haematology OPC (SACT clinic) Haematology Consultant Grand Ward Round 2 ### FRIDAY Haematology OPC/Procedures MDM/ Administration/CPD** 1.5 0.5 ### TOTAL 8.5 1.5 *Outpatient Clinic **Continuing Professional Development ### ON-CALL DETAILS Predictable Emergency On-Call Work N/A Unpredictable Emergency On-Call Work Agreed On-call Rota Frequency On-call supplement \>1 in 4 = 6% of basic salary 1 in 4 to 1 in 8 = 4% of basic salary \<1 in 8 = 2% of basic salary N/A The Job Plan should be reviewed annually; however, it can be reviewed earlier at the request of either the doctor or the Clinical Manager. If it is not possible to agree a Job Plan, either initially or at an annual review, there are agreed procedures for facilitation and appeal with final decision being binding on both the doctor and the Trust. ### PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION Title of Post: Specialty Doctor Haematology Band of Post: Specialty Doctor ### Notes to applicants You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn. Volunteering experience may be considered appropriate in particular for roles within the context of direct patient/client care. ### ESSENTIAL CRITERIA SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below. Factor Criteria Method of Assessment Qualifications/ Registration Experience Full registration or eligibility for registration (must be registered at time of appointment) with the General Medical Council (GMC), London and a Licence to Practice. ### MB BCh Have at least 4 years’ full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) of which at least 2 years will be in a specialty training programme OR as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty OR Have equivalent experience and competencies Non-UK trained doctors should have equivalent experience and competencies. Evidence of relevant post graduate qualifications Shortlisting by Application Form Other Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post General good health for the demands of the post. Acceptable attendance record. ## Job Details Branch: Antrim Hospital Location: Antrim Hospital Site: Laboratory Salary: (See job details) Contract Type: Permanent Opening Date: 22/05/26 Closes: Fri, 05 June 2026 @ 4:00 PM Interview Dates: It is anticipated to hold interviews on Friday 26th June 2026 Notes: A waiting list may be compiled for similar permanent/temporary, full/part time posts which may arise within the next 9 months in Antrim Hospital ## Job Description This Specialty Doctor post will provide support to Clinical Haematology at Antrim Hospital. The post holder will work closely with the relevant consultant staff to provide care to haematology outpatients and inpatients. The post holder will provide clinical haematology cover for Laurel House Chemotherapy Day Unit (Antrim) and assess inpatient referrals. The post holder will provide support for Haematology Clinics in Causeway Hospital as required. The post holder will work under the supervision of the consultant haematologists, Dr Scott McCloskey, Dr Chris McAuley, Dr Gavin Brown, Dr Philip Windrum, Dr Brídgín Merron and Dr Suzanne McPherson. ## Responsibilities The appointee will work closely with Consultant Haematologists to provide inpatient care for haematology patients. The appointee will attend Haematology outpatient clinics (OPC). The appointee will provide medical cover for haematology patients attending Laurel House Chemotherapy Day Unit. This will involve assessment and admission of patients with complications of chemotherapy and performance of various day procedures including, lumbar puncture and bone marrow biopsy. The appointee will provide support to junior medical staff in the care of haematology patients in the medical area. The appointee will actively pursue continuing professional development \[CPD\] by attending postgraduate teaching sessions and other educational activities. The appointee will contribute to the various teaching (undergraduate and postgraduate) and audit activities undertaken within the Medical Specialties Directorate. The appointee will also take part in processes developed in the implementation of Clinical Governance. To contribute to the setting and implementation of standards/guidelines/procedures for practice as required. Comply with good practice in prevention of HCAI including Adherence to Trust policies including Hand Hygiene. To undertake agreed research relevant to the post and the Trust. To share responsibility with the Consultant Haematologist for the departmental programme of audit and service monitoring. Teaching/training is available both within the hospital and community settings with access to Antrim Hospital Postgraduate Medical Library. There are weekly teaching sessions in Antrim Hospital and educational sessions at bi-monthly staff meetings. All employees of the Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Trust including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and including e-mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the GDPR, the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Act 1998. Employees are required to be conversant with the Trust’s policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt. Participate in annual appraisal and review of job plan, based on a partnership approach, between the Clinical Manager and the post-holder. To be aware of and adhere to current legislation and relevant case law in relation to the post To be responsible for the administration and management of clinics and day to day activities. To attend staff meetings. To carry out administration duties pertaining to the post. To be responsible for the timely collection, provision and updating of information/data collection (e.g. CHS/LCID). To be responsible for the care, maintenance and safe-keeping of equipment ## 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.