Haematology Consultant

at  The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

As part of a collaborative venture between The Christie NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) and Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) we are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic consultant to join the clinical haematology service based at Leighton Hospital.
This job role is for 10 PAs per week to support the development of 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.
Flexibility may be considered for those who are unable to work full-time due to personal reasons.
This role will also receive a one-off attraction payment of 20% of the first year’s annual salary (pre-tax, NI contributions) on commencement of employment. The payment will form part of the contract of employment to support continuity and delivery of service and there will be the requirement for the post holder to remain in post for a minimum period of 2 years. Please note this will only be applicable for individuals applying directly and not via an agency.
The successful post holder will be responsible for providing consultant level support to the development of the 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 leukaemia/myeloma 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 MCHFT Clinical haematology service.
A full and extensive overview of the responsibilities are detailed in the job description attached.
The Christie haematology service acts as a tertiary referral centre for the management of patients with haematological malignancies and bone marrow failure. Inpatient haematology and transplant services for both adults and Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) patients are provided by the 31 bedded Palatine Treatment Ward, and the 4 bedded Withington Ward. Outpatient haematology services are provided by the Haematology and Transplant Day Unit (HTDU) and the ambulatory care facility. The Christie haematology service has grown extensively over the past few years with the development of new treatments and CAR T. Services are now delivered at 2 other trusts with plans to expand services closer to home further.
The MCHFT 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 directorate has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued; You will be joining a senior team with a clear focus on patient care and experience. Our combined resources, strategies and talented workforce enable us to deliver a wider variety of high-quality services that are based on best practice and are continually improving.

Please refer the Job description for details