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
- 164-8225036
- 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
Employer heading
Locum Consultant Haematologist (Haemostasis and Thrombosis)
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
The Specialist Thrombosis tertiary referral service is based at the Queen’s Medical Centre and encompasses inpatient and outpatient care, a nurse-led anticoagulation service, and an ambulatory DVT pathway. A busy clinical liaison service for thrombosis is provided across both hospital sites providing advice and support across a wide range of services. NUH is a regional centre for the management of TTP through the East Midlands TTP Network, delivered in partnership with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. Patients from across the region are referred to Nottingham for specialist TTP management, which is delivered on the City Hospital campus. This service is supported by the haematology apheresis team, with further expansion planned through the opening of a new dedicated apheresis unit at the City Hospital site in July 2026.
Queen’s Medical Centre is home to the Nottingham Comprehensive Care Centre for Haemophilia, which provides a specialist service for adults and children with bleeding disorders. The service is supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team, including 4 specialist haemophilia nurses, a data manager, and administrative support staff.
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 attached job description for full details.
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
Professional Qualifications/Development
Essential criteria
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
- MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification
Desirable criteria
- Higher professional degree
Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential criteria
- An interest and thrombosis and haemostasis
- Ability 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.
- Able to delegate appropriately.
- 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
- 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
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
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 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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