Consultant Haematologist

NHS Medical \& Dental: Consultant

Main area
Haematology
Grade
NHS Medical \& Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time \- 40 hours per week
Job ref
343\-CON\-283
Site
St Helier Hospital
Town
Carshalton
Salary
£113,565 \- £150,569 10 PA
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/06/2026 23:59
Interview date
17/07/2026

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job overview

AAC Interview Date: Friday 17th July 2026

This is a 9 \+ 1 PA Full time Consultant Haematologist post. The Trust wide post completes a team of 8 other Consultants working across the Trust. The appointee is expected to be broadly skilled and to take part in all the clinical and laboratory work of the Department. This post includes the responsibility of Research Lead for Haematology therefore relevant interest and experience would be welcome.

A Consultant wishing to work less than full time will be eligible to be considered for the post. Modification of the job content would be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with colleagues. The post is available to start from the 8th June 2026\.

Main duties of the job

This is a 9 \+ 1 PA Full time Consultant Haematologist post. The Trust wide post completes a team of 8 other Consultants working across the Trust. The appointee is expected to be broadly skilled and to take part in all the clinical and laboratory work of the Department. This post includes the responsibility of Research Lead for Haematology therefore relevant interest and experience would be welcome.

1 To always comply with the GMC’S guidance on ‘Good Medical Practice’.

2 To ensure that patient confidentiality is always maintained.

3 To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Leads.

4 To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.

5 On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust’s corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).

6 To participate in the Trust’s Statutory \& Mandatory training programme.

7 To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and outpatients under your care.

8 To demonstrate flexibility according to departmental requirements after discussion with the Clinical Lead.

Working for our organisation

*St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).*

*After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021\. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000\-strong workforce.*

*At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.*

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1\. The appointee will contribute to the clinical care of patients referred to the Haematology Department at both St Helier and Epsom General Hospitals.

2\. Participate in 3 out\-patient clinics per week.

3\. The appointee will participate in the clinical rotas for the management of the inpatients at St Helier Hospital

4\. The appointee will have an office with own desk and personal computer. They will have access to a microscope, including 2\- and 6\- headed microscopes for teaching purposes.

5\. Dedicated secretarial support is provided by shared medical secretaries/patient pathway co\-ordinators.

6\. Responsible for advising all laboratory users, including general practitioners, on general haematology problems, as required.

There will be an opportunity to review the division of responsibilities within Haematology once an appointment is made. The final job plan will reflect the agreed division between all the Consultants and the post holder’s area of expertise.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MrcPath / FRcPath

Desirable criteria

• FRcPath

Experience

Essential criteria

• Clinical Skills Outpatients and Inpatients

Desirable criteria

• Clinical Experience and IT

The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process. If you have a query, please contact us:

E: krft.askrecruitment@nhs.net

Your application

Please ensure your supporting statement clearly reflects the job description and person specification, as shortlisting will be based on these criteria.

Please refer to the latest UKVI guidance and ensure you have the appropriate right to work before applying for this role.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

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References

Please provide a minimum of 3 years’ employment and/or education history, including professional email addresses (not personal accounts such as Hotmail or Gmail). If you cannot provide these, please inform the interview panel to avoid delays in pre\-employment checks.

Closing date

To help us manage recruitment efficiently, some vacancies may close early once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Shortlisting

If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by email or SMS from the South West London Recruitment Hub. Please check your registered TRAC email regularly.

Application feedback

If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

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