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Job summary

Main area
Haematology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PA)
Job ref
389-CONS-285
Employer
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bradford Royal Infirmary
Town
Bradford
Salary
£109,725 - £145,478 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/10/2025 23:59

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Consultant Haematologist (special interest in lymphoma & thrombosis)

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

Applications are invited to apply for the post of Consultant in Haematology at Bradford Teaching Hospitals. There are 3 separate posts in total so please be careful to apply for the correct post.  The posts are Lymphoma/Thrombosis, Lymphoma/Myeloid and Non-malignant post. 

This job post is - Consultant Haematologist (with a special interest in Lymphoma and thrombosis)

Should an applicant be interested in doing a combination of non-malignant and myeloma work this would be a very reasonable possibility so please approach us as soon as possible.  They are all 10 PA posts in Haematology. 

Please note interviews are face to face.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to contribute to the usual clinical activities of the department which is not confined to but includes triaging of referrals, Outpatient clinics, E-Consults , laboratory work, MDT attendance and participating in the acute ward Consultant of the Week rota with 1:6 commitments. The consultant will provide continuing responsibility for patients in their clinics and in partnership with colleagues. 

The post-holder will also be expected to take an active role in haematology research and the recruitment of new patients to haematology research trials. 

The additional duties and responsibilities of the post are as expected in any Teaching Hospital with specialist services and to provide assistance within the service delivery for the department. There will be an expectation that the post holder will contribute to the management of the department and support with service developments to enhance patient care.

Working for our organisation

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

  • We value people
  • We are one team
  • We care

We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job plan is designed around a Consultant Haematologist with a specific interest in Lymphoma and Thrombosis. 

The other clinical sessions are more flexible and will need to take into account any gaps in the service provision, so while this is currently allocated to Myeloma this could change and may also include non-malignant haematology or red cell disorders. 

The post holder would be expected to take part in the Acute Consultant Week which includes covering all haematological malignancy, general haematology, haemophilia and haemoglobinopathy / red cell disorders.  There is additional regional tertiary  support for the haemophilia service and haemoglobinopathy service.  This acute week cannot be worked part-time to ensure there is continuity of care to the patients on the ward.

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details regarding job plan information.

 Applications should contain details of GMC registration and CCT (or evidence of eligibility to apply for CCT including CESR applicants) along with names and addresses of three referees (one of which should be your current or most recent employer), please note,

If you are currently a substantive consultant, we would require one of your referees to be either the Medical Director or Chief Executive,

If you are currently a Specialty Registrar, we would require one of your referees to be your Training Programme Director.

For further information regarding this posts please contact:

Dr Sam Ackroyd (wattsapp) 07414773407

Dr Anshu Garg [email protected]

Dr Clare Samuelson [email protected]

Shortlisted candidates are expected to visit by prior appointment to see the department.  All interviews will be face to face.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of completing an approved period of training in Haematology

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Training in delivery of educational programmes

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBChB or equivalent

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK) or equivalent

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Member of the Royal College of pathologists (UK) or equivalent

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • CCT or within 6 months of AAC date

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to perform the requirements of the post

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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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sam Ackroyd
Job title
Clinical Lead Haematology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07414773407
Additional information

Dr Anshu Garg [email protected]

Dr Clare Samuelson [email protected] 

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