Consultant Haematologist

Job Description

Consultant Haematologist

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Location: Kettering General Hospital, Northamptonshire

Organisation: University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN)

Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Salary: NHS Consultant Payscale + On-Call Supplement

Kettering General Hospital is recruiting a Consultant Haematologist to join its established and collaborative Haematology team within the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing department delivering both malignant and non-malignant haematology services within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, with strong links to Leicester and regional tertiary services.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality inpatient, outpatient, and laboratory haematology services while contributing to teaching, research, governance, and future service development.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Deliver comprehensive clinical haematology care across inpatient and outpatient services
  

Lead consultant-led ward rounds and specialist haematology clinics

Participate in MDT meetings, transfusion support, and laboratory haematology services

Support teaching and supervision of junior doctors and undergraduate students

Contribute to audit, governance, quality improvement, and service development initiatives

Participate in the 1:4 consultant on-call rota

What We’re Looking For:

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  Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
  

MRCP (UK) or equivalent

FRCPath or equivalent qualification

Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Haematology (or within 6 months of CCT/CESR)

Broad clinical and laboratory haematology experience

Strong communication, leadership, and MDT working skills

What’s on Offer:

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  11 PA contract with opportunity to increase to 12 PAs
  

Strong academic links with the University of Leicester

Opportunities for teaching, research, and NIHR-supported clinical activity

Supportive consultant team and collaborative working culture

Flexible working opportunities where possible

Access to leadership, CPD, and career development programmes

Kettering General Hospital offers the benefits of working within a close-knit, patient-focused hospital environment while being part of a wider NHS group with excellent regional academic and tertiary links. xwzovoh

If you are a Consultant Haematologist looking for your next opportunity within a progressive and supportive service, we would welcome a confidential discussion.