Job overview

University Hospitals Sussex is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a full-time or part-time Consultant Haematologist to join a growing and dynamic team of six haematologists in the western half of the Trust. The successful candidate will be based primarily at either Worthing Hospital or St Richard’s Hospital, Chichester. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward looking colleague to join our team.

The post supports the Trust’s strategic development of a clinically led, integrated haematology service along the South Coast.

Key Features of the Role:

-Work within a supportive, friendly and patient-focused team.

-Join a department providing:

            -A large Level 2b haemato-oncology service.

            -General haematology (including obstetric and paediatric services).

            -Transfusion medicine.

            -Care at a UKHCDO-accredited Haemophilia Centre.

-With Opportunities to:

            -Develop a subspecialty interest.

            -Engage in the Trust’s extensive and expanding clinical trials portfolio.

About the Region:

The Trust’s location offers the best of coastal and countryside living, with:

Access to beautiful beaches, South Downs National Park, and bustling city life in Chichester, Worthing, and nearby Brighton.

Excellent transport links and leisure opportunities, making Sussex a highly desirable place to live and work.

Main duties of the job

To fulfil the role of a Consultant Haematologist in providing full clinical care to those with blood disorders and inpatient care to those with haematological malignancy up to and including BSCH level 2B care. 

To support colleagues with specialist advice on all aspects of Haematology both within the trust and in primary care. 

To provide clinical support to the Haematology Laboratory

To actively engage in departmental meetings, clinical governance and teaching to our Spr’s and clinical fellow

To become actively involved in our Haematology trials portfolio.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First.  Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.  We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.