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Job summary

Main area
Clinical Haematology
Grade
Consultant
Contract
12 months (12 months fixed term)
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PAS per week)
Job ref
164-8218936
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Nottingham University Hospitals
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/09/2026 23:59

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Locum Consultant Haematologist (Thrombosis & Haemostasis)

Consultant

Job overview

A full-time fixed-term opportunity, with the potential to progress to a substantive post is available for a Consultant Haematologist with expertise in Haemostasis, Thrombosis, and TTP at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. This 12-month post offers the opportunity to join the non-malignant haematology team, working alongside 6 Consultants and 1 Haematology Specialist Doctor to deliver a comprehensive non-malignant haematology service. A concurrent recruitment process is also underway for a 7th Consultant appointment, reflecting the continued expansion of the team

 

 

Main duties of the job

Candidates should have a specialist interest in Haemostasis and Thrombosis and TTP and will be expected to provide a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient service within non-malignant and general haematology. Significant experience in these areas is essential. The post holder will be expected to progress to undertake the clinical lead role for the DVT and anticoagulation service and chair of the Trust Thrombosis Committee. The successful candidate will also contribute to the haemostasis and thrombosis laboratory diagnostic services.

Working for our organisation

Queen’s Medical Centre Campus hosts the specialist Nottingham Haemostasis and Thrombosis services which includes the Comprehensive Care Centre for Haemophilia. There is a busy liaison service for haemostasis and thrombosis across both trusts and the H&T clinical teams supervise the nurse led anticoagulation and DVT follow up services. The team is supported by the Nottingham Haemostasis and Thrombosis Reference Laboratory which is based on site. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a full time post. However NUH are committed to supporting flexible working where possible and there will be an opportunity at interview to discuss individual preference. This service provided by the Clinical Haematology Specialty is provided across both campuses, with the primary base will be Queens Medical Centre.

The proposed Job Plan is detailed in this job description. It accounts for 10 programmed activities (PAs) comprising:

7.875 PAs of direct clinical care (DCC), including ward rounds, clinics, patient administration, clinical diagnostic work, MDTs, and GP advice and guidance.

2.125 PAs of supporting professional activities (SPAs) include appraisal, audit, teaching, educational supervision and network meetings

Please see detailed Job Description attached.

Person specification

Professional registration/qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be 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
  • FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
  • MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Higher professional degree

Clinical skills and experience

Essential criteria
  • An interest and experience in Thrombosis and Haemostasis
  • Able to offer general advice on red cells and general haematology
  • Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
Desirable criteria
  • Specific training in communication skills
  • Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors

Management Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
  • Ability to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
  • The ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
Desirable criteria
  • Higher management degree or qualification or training
  • Experience of change management

Personal skills/qualities

Essential criteria
  • Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
  • Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
  • Able to use the Trust’s IT support systems
Desirable criteria
  • Formal communication skills training

Teaching, Audit & Research

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
  • Evidence of ability to teach and support junior staff effectively
  • GCP training
Desirable criteria
  • Original Research
  • Experience of clinical trials in haematology
  • Higher teaching degree or qualification or attendance at educational supervisor training event

Practical Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen’s Medical Centre campus as required

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Kandeepan Saravanamuttu
Job title
Consultant Haematologist (Head of Service)
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0115 969 1169
Additional information

Dr Kandee Saravanamuttu (Head of Service) 0115 969 1169 ext 86625   [email protected] 

Dr Gill Swallow 0115 969 1169 ext 86625                   [email protected]

Dr Emily Millen   0115 969 1169 ext 86625                 [email protected]

 

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