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Job summary

Main area
Haematology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (The role includes participation in extended working days, weekend cover and night shifts as part of a 1-in-10 rota, supporting a continuous 24-hour Haematology service.)
Job ref
001-MP189.26
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospital of Wales
Town
Caerdydd
Salary
£64,292 - £102,689 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/11/2026 23:59

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Speciality Doctor in Haematology

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together


 

Job overview

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking a Speciality Doctor in Haematology to join its established multidisciplinary team at the University Hospital of Wales. The successful candidate will contribute to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient, outpatient, day-case and ambulatory settings for patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions.
 
Clinical duties will be determined by the rotational area assigned and may include ward-based care, outpatient clinics, urgent assessment, chemotherapy, cellular therapies and specialist haematology services. The postholder will work closely with Consultant Haematologists, Specialist Registrars, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists and other healthcare professionals.
 
The role includes participation in extended working days, weekend cover and night shifts as part of a 1-in-10 rota, supporting a continuous 24-hour haematology service. The postholder will also contribute to teaching, clinical governance, audit, research and departmental activities, with protected time for supporting professional development.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide high-quality, patient-centred care for patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions across inpatient, outpatient, day-case and ambulatory settings. Working closely with consultants, specialist registrars, nursing teams and other healthcare professionals, they will undertake clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, ward rounds, outpatient clinics and patient-related administration.
 
The role includes participation in extended working days, weekend cover and night shifts as part of the departmental rota. The postholder will also contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, teaching, clinical audit, governance, research and continuing professional development, while working within their level of competence and supporting the delivery of a safe and effective 24-hour haematology service.

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.   Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full and detailed Job Description and Person Specification can be found appended to this Job Advert.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • Eligible for full GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • Full MRCP (including Part 1, Part 2 and PACES) or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc)
  • Intercalated degree
  • MSc/PhD

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Eight years full-time postgraduate training (or part time equivalent), at least two of which have been in a Haematology specific role
  • Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance.
Desirable criteria
  • Assessment of Haematological emergencies

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working.
  • Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • Up to date with current medical practices.
  • Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary.
  • Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance.
  • Values aligned to those of the Health Board.
Desirable criteria
  • Audit.
  • Teaching.
  • Research interests relevant to the specialty.

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Motivated and efficient.
  • Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues.
  • Flexible, caring and hard working.
  • Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone.

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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.

Welsh language skills are not necessary

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Wendy Ingram
Job title
Haematology Clinical Director
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Dr Abigail Downing 

Specialist Doctor in Haematology

[email protected]

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