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Job summary

Main area
Haematology
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
10 sessions per week (With oncall. Flexibility may be considered for those who are unable to work full-time due to personal reasons.)
Job ref
413-MD-C2025-24309-OO-F
Employer
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
413 Haematology Mid Cheshire - E01009
Town
Crewe,
Salary
£109,724 - £145,478 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/04/2026 23:59
Interview date
28/05/2026

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Haematology Consultant

Consultant

Job overview

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking an experienced and motivated Consultant Haematologist to join our team at Leighton Hospital.

This is a 10 PA per week role with on‑call commitments, working alongside three established consultants and a Lead Consultant to deliver a high‑quality, patient‑centred haematology service -including:

Three consultant clinics per week  - split between Haematology Oncology and classical Haematology
Liaison haematology for MCHT inpatients
Liaison haematology for GPs
Participation in Christie network MDTs 
Opportunities to develop a special interest with cross site working at The Christie in Withington 

As part of this appointment, candidates applying directly (not via an agency) will receive a one‑off attraction payment of 20% of the first year’s salary, subject to remaining in post for a minimum of two years. Flexible working options may be considered.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will be responsible for providing consultant level support to The Christie clinical haematology service and to implement best practice in Haematology. 

The role will include three outpatient clinics per week, responsibility for outpatients attending the Macmillan Cancer Care Unit for treatment and provision of specialist input into the care of inpatients at Leighton Hospital. The post holder will have considerable liaison with local General Practitioners for haematological advice and will join the existing consultant’s rota to manage this.

The post holder will be a core member of the haematology and lymphoma multi-disciplinary teams and the post also offers the opportunity to develop a special interest to suit the interests of the successful applicant and the unmet needs of the clinical haematology service. 
A full and extensive overview of the responsibilities are detailed in the job description attached

Working for our organisation

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.

We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post is for 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week for a Christie Clinical Haematologist based at 
Leighton Hospital to provide clinical support to the Christie Haematology @ Leighton service.

The post will support the service to provide an excellent and high-quality patient focused service to meet the  demand from our patients and referring centres.
Any consultant who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal 
basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Role Purpose:
This post is a collaborative venture between the Christie NHS Foundation Trust and MCHFT to support the clinical haematology services across the southern sector of the Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cancer Network (GMCCN) and the delivery of clinical and laboratory haematology on the Leighton Hospital site.

The clinical haematology department based at Leighton Hospital is run by a highly motivated team providing outpatient, day care and inpatient service to BCSH level 2a. 

The post will be based at Leighton Hospital. The post holder will be a core member of the Haematology and lymphoma multi-disciplinary teams and the post also offers the opportunity to develop a special interest to suit the interests of the successful applicant and the unmet needs of the Clinical haematology service. 

The role will be responsible for:
• To develop and implement best practice in Haematology 
• To support staff in the delivery of a high quality service 
• To be a core member of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). 
• Membership on Hospital Transfusion Committee
• NEQAS film reporting
Diagnostic Haematology service 
Diagnostic services for MCHFT haematology and biochemistry services are provided by the NMCPS, with a view to utilise the Manchester HODs (haematology diagnostic system) for reporting of bone marrow aspirates, trephines and for cytogenetic and molecular studies.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • FRCP / MRCP or equivalent AND FRCPath or equivalent
  • Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
  • Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Desirable criteria
  • Additional research or teaching qualification
  • MD/PhD

TRAINING

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of training and expertise in clinical and laboratory haematology

Research / Publications

Essential criteria
  • Experience of teaching/training
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of recent and current research and or relevant publications.

EXPERIENCE Job Specific

Essential criteria
  • Clinical experience and knowledge in: General Haematology Blood Transfusion Coagulation Malignant Haematology
  • Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances.
  • Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice
Desirable criteria
  • Attendance at ‘Teaching for Teachers’ or similar course

Management / Audit

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of clinical leadership and people management skills.
  • Ensure delivery of a quality service
  • Able to implement policies and plans
  • Effectively review and allocate resources
  • Review and manage progress
  • Clear understanding of performance management and supports a performance culture
  • Accountable for performance of self and others
  • Empowers others to take responsibility
  • Able to develop and recognise the performance of others

CIRCUMSTANCES Domicile

Essential criteria
  • Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital
  • Willingness to travel to other sites when necessary

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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
Dr Faye Sharpley
Job title
Clinical Director
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0161 446 3278
Additional information

Dr Georgina Talbot - [email protected]

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