Consultant Haematologist
Job summary
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant Haematologist to join our established and supportive Haematology team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-quality, patient-focused service within a rapidly developing Trust that is committed to innovation, clinical excellence, education, and research.
We are looking for a consultant who shares our values and is passionate about delivering outstanding care to patients across Norfolk and Waveney.
Located on the beautiful east coast of Norfolk, the Trust offers an excellent work-life balance, access to stunning coastal scenery, and strong regional links with specialist centres including Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge . This is a substantive 1.0 WTE Consultant Haematologist post comprising 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) , based at James Paget University Hospital . Full-time position working Monday to Friday 10 PA contract in the first instance Additional PAs may be available by mutual agreement Participation in the consultant on-call rota, currently 1:5 , with prospective cover arrangements Out-of-hours on-call commitment covering periods outside Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00 The final job plan will be agreed with the Clinical Lead within three months of appointment, taking into account the successful candidate's experience, specialist interests, and service requirements.
Main duties of the job
The Haematology Department provides a Level 2B BCSH-compliant service and delivers comprehensive care across a wide range of malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions. The department is actively involved in National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and cancer research studies , supported by a dedicated Clinical Trials team and specialist research nursing support.
Multidisciplinary Working The service maintains strong regional partnerships through: Twice-weekly MDT meetings with Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Monthly specialist MDT teleconferences with Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge Close collaborative working for autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplant pathways The successful candidate will: Deliver high-quality inpatient and outpatient haematology care.
Participate in the consultant on-call service. Contribute to the development and delivery of malignant and non-malignant haematology services. Provide specialist advice to hospital colleagues and primary care clinicians. Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and regional specialist networks. Support clinical governance, audit, service improvement, and research activities. Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Contribute to the education and supervision of specialty trainees and other healthcare professionals. Work collaboratively with nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, and allied health professional colleagues.
About us
At JPUH, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our supportive culture and commitment to developing our staff throughout their careers. As part of our team, you will benefit from: A welcoming and collaborative consultant body Strong links with regional tertiary haematology centres Opportunities to participate in clinical research and trials Dedicated administrative and secretarial support Modern facilities including an expanded day treatment centre Educational and leadership development opportunities A Trust committed to innovation, improvement, and staff wellbeing
Job responsibilities
Sandra Chapman Centre Where clinically appropriate, patients are treated as day cases within the recently expanded Sandra Chapman Centre , located adjacent to inpatient facilities.
The centre provides: Modern treatment rooms and treatment chairs Care for patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders Support for acute leukaemia and lymphoproliferative disease pathways More than 4,000 patient consultations annually Inpatient Care Haematology inpatient services are delivered alongside oncology services within a dedicated ward consisting of: 17 single rooms Shared Haematology-Oncology inpatient care model Average inpatient occupancy of approximately 10 patients Dedicated middle-grade haematology/oncology trainee support providing resident cover from 08:00-20:00 Consultant-led clinics currently include: General Haematology Myeloma Lymphoma Myeloproliferative Disorders Haemochromatosis In addition, specialist anticoagulation clinics are led by experienced Anticoagulant Nurse Specialists.
The Trust operates a comprehensive anticoagulation service supported by four Anticoagulant Nurse Specialists.
The service includes: Computer-assisted anticoagulant dosing (APEX) Inpatient anticoagulation management Fast-track DVT pathways Specialist thrombosis advice Active thromboprophylaxis audit and governance programmes One consultant within the department provides clinical oversight of these services, and applicants with a specialist interest in thrombosis and anticoagulation are encouraged to discuss opportunities further.
Haematology and Blood Transfusion services are delivered through the Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA) in collaboration with: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn The laboratories are fully accredited and provide comprehensive diagnostic and transfusion services to support patient care across the region.
Haemato-oncology diagnostic services are provided through specialist integrated pathways with Addenbrooke's Hospital in accordance with national service specifications.
The successful candidate will play an active role in: Undergraduate medical education Postgraduate teaching Supervision of haematology trainees Clinical research and trial recruitment Audit and quality improvement projects Clinical governance initiatives Applicants with specific academic, educational, leadership, or service development interests will be supported wherever possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications · Essential
MBBS or Basic Medical Degree Full GMC Registration MRCP or equivalent Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of CCT by the date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT MRCPath haematology or equivalent Training, audit and research
Essential
Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice Knowledge of using evidence base medicine to support decision making Familiarity with conducting clinical audit
Desirable
Involvement in research projects and published papers
Experience · Essential
Wide experience in clinical and laboratory Haematology including benign and malignant disease. Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within Haematology Able to plan and develop a modern service in keeping with current trends Willingness to participate in and lead a multi-disciplinary team, balancing department and personal objectives
Desirable
Experience of committee work/project management Experience and special interest in acute leukaemia and myeloid disorders Management and Leadership
Essential
Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively Motivation and ability to plan and develop the service Willingness to participate in clinical governance Energy and Enthusiasm and an ability work under pressure Experience in teaching junior medical staff
Desirable
Experience of teaching medical students Forward thinking and not afraid of the challenges that change brings
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
