• Job Description

  Req#: C9197-25-0504?language=en&page=197&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The post is for a consultant Haematologist on a permanent contract and will be based at University Hospital Lewisham (UHL).

  The successful applicant will have the opportunity to help develop a high-quality service in this busy district general hospital, delivering comprehensive Haemato-Oncology, General Haematology & Laboratory Haematology services.

  The trust is in the process of operationalising a number of exciting service transformations, such as an Emergency Department Bypass Unit to improve the outcomes and experiences of our patients with sickle cell. The department is also exploring opportunities for the expansion of our treatment capacity for malignant and non-malignant haematology and is in the process of developing a strategy to adopt innovative ways of working. The postholder will have the opportunity to contribute to the clinical leadership of these exciting developments.

  This role will be delivered as whole-time equivalent amounting to 10 programmed activities per week, subject to job plan review. Any applicant 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

  Main duties of the job

  This is a full time Consultant Haematologist based at University Hospital Lewisham (UHL). The appointee will be based at UHL to provide a General Haematology service as well as Haem- Malignancy service.

  The general Haematology workload includes providing full haematological support to all patients treated at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, GPs and the local Mental Health Trust (Oxleas). The population served is approximately 800,000. Traditionally the Haematologists have had good working links with the GPs and have provided a direct consultative service for interpretation of haematological tests and clinical problems. Anticoagulation services are partially moving into the community.

  The post holder is expected to take an equal share in the delivery inpatient haematology services including Level 2B, laboratory haematology workload including blood film, bone marrow and Transfusion Management.

  The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate for a Consultant Haematologist not otherwise specified.

  About us

  Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

  1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
  2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
  3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
  4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
  5. Making equalities mainstream

  Details

  Date posted

  21 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  £105,504 to £139,882 a year Plus £2,162 per annum London Weighting

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  197-AA5361-E

  Job locations

  University Hospital Lewisham

  Lewisham High Street

  London

  SE13 6LH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The role will be delivered as whole-time equivalent amounting to 10 programmed activities, subject to job plan review.

  The post holder will work with Consultant colleagues, junior doctors, nurses, laboratory staff, clinical managers in Haematology, and other members of the Division. Other consultant colleagues, senior management of the hospital, other hospital staff at LGT. Colleagues from the SEL Cancer Alliance and Kings and GSTT Network.

  Share with the other Consultant Haematologists in running the Haematology service, both clinical and laboratory.

  Consultant with an interest in Haemato-Oncology & General Haematology. There is an opportunity for the successful candidate to sub-specialise further, dependent on interests and experience

  Take part in on call rota on a 1:5 basis at UHL. Annual and study leave is covered internally with no locum cover.

  Take part in managerial duties in the Department and Trust.

  Undergo annual appraisal and timely revalidation.

  Undertake CME/CPD as required by the College, and facilitated by funds from the Trust.

  Take part in Clinical Governance as a practicing clinician and to seek to maintain clinical and laboratory standards.

  Take part in audit using the Trust audit facilities.

  Teaching and training of junior doctors, medical students, laboratory and other healthcare professionals.

  Provide continuing responsibility for patients in the post holders care and, in partnership with colleagues, work towards the optimal functioning of the Department.

  Provide cross-cover at the other site, wherever required

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The role will be delivered as whole-time equivalent amounting to 10 programmed activities, subject to job plan review.

  The post holder will work with Consultant colleagues, junior doctors, nurses, laboratory staff, clinical managers in Haematology, and other members of the Division. Other consultant colleagues, senior management of the hospital, other hospital staff at LGT. Colleagues from the SEL Cancer Alliance and Kings and GSTT Network.

  Share with the other Consultant Haematologists in running the Haematology service, both clinical and laboratory.

  Consultant with an interest in Haemato-Oncology & General Haematology. There is an opportunity for the successful candidate to sub-specialise further, dependent on interests and experience

  Take part in on call rota on a 1:5 basis at UHL. Annual and study leave is covered internally with no locum cover.

  Take part in managerial duties in the Department and Trust.

  Undergo annual appraisal and timely revalidation.

  Undertake CME/CPD as required by the College, and facilitated by funds from the Trust.

  Take part in Clinical Governance as a practicing clinician and to seek to maintain clinical and laboratory standards.

  Take part in audit using the Trust audit facilities.

  Teaching and training of junior doctors, medical students, laboratory and other healthcare professionals.

  Provide continuing responsibility for patients in the post holders care and, in partnership with colleagues, work towards the optimal functioning of the Department.

  Provide cross-cover at the other site, wherever required

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • FRCPath or equivalent
  • 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
  • oApplicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT

  Desirable

  • Additional degrees, e.g., BSc, MSc, MD, PhD

  Clinical Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of all aspects of clinical and laboratory haematology with a broad base in Adult Haematology service delivery capabilities

  Desirable

  • General Haematology service overview
  • Specialist interest in Haemoglobinopathies
  • oExperience of NHS structures & Governance

  Clinical Audit

  Essential

  • Understand the principles of audit
  • Evidence of participation in audit projects

  Desirable

  • Evidence of devising and conducting audit
  • Evidence of managing Change in Service

  Teaching Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of teaching junior doctors and other staff

  Desirable

  • Completion of a course or certificate related to teaching / training

  Management and Administrative Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of organisational ability
  • Good personal management skills

  Desirable

  • Will have attended an NHS Management Course appropriate to consultant duties

  Research Experience

  Essential

  • An understanding of general principles, scientific method, and interpretation of literature

  Desirable

  • Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation
  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • GCP trained and certified

  Other Attributes

  Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Evidence of leadership
  • Organisational ability
  • Able to take responsibility and cope with stressful situations
  • Able to get on with other members of the multidisciplinary team
  • Credibility and integrity
  • A sympathetic approach to patients and relatives
  • Ability to establish good professional relationships with others
  • Punctuality, reliability, enthusiasm
  • Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
  • IT skills for day-to-day work
  • To have undertaken a postgraduate communication skills course (or ensure that you have undertaken one within one year of appointment)

  Desirable

  • Critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • FRCPath or equivalent
  • 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
  • oApplicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT

  Desirable

  • Additional degrees, e.g., BSc, MSc, MD, PhD

  Clinical Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of all aspects of clinical and laboratory haematology with a broad base in Adult Haematology service delivery capabilities

  Desirable

  • General Haematology service overview
  • Specialist interest in Haemoglobinopathies
  • oExperience of NHS structures & Governance

  Clinical Audit

  Essential

  • Understand the principles of audit
  • Evidence of participation in audit projects

  Desirable

  • Evidence of devising and conducting audit
  • Evidence of managing Change in Service

  Teaching Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of teaching junior doctors and other staff

  Desirable

  • Completion of a course or certificate related to teaching / training

  Management and Administrative Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of organisational ability
  • Good personal management skills

  Desirable

  • Will have attended an NHS Management Course appropriate to consultant duties

  Research Experience

  Essential

  • An understanding of general principles, scientific method, and interpretation of literature

  Desirable

  • Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation
  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • GCP trained and certified

  Other Attributes

  Essential

  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Evidence of leadership
  • Organisational ability
  • Able to take responsibility and cope with stressful situations
  • Able to get on with other members of the multidisciplinary team
  • Credibility and integrity
  • A sympathetic approach to patients and relatives
  • Ability to establish good professional relationships with others
  • Punctuality, reliability, enthusiasm
  • Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
  • IT skills for day-to-day work
  • To have undertaken a postgraduate communication skills course (or ensure that you have undertaken one within one year of appointment)

  Desirable

  • Critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

  Address

  University Hospital Lewisham

  Lewisham High Street

  London

  SE13 6LH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

  Address

  University Hospital Lewisham

  Lewisham High Street

  London

  SE13 6LH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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