Employer Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Employer type NHS Site University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park Town Cardiff Salary £114,099 – £166,585 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/07/2026 23:59
Consultant Haematologist , interest in Haemostasis & Thrombosis
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together
Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Haematologist with a special interest in Haemostasis & Thrombosis.
The inherited bleeding disorder service provides care for adults and children with bleeding disorders living in South, Mid and West Wales. The service looks after 90 people with severe haemophilia. The comprehensive care centre is based in Cardiff but patients can access services at haemophilia centres in Cardiff, Swansea and Abergavenny. The aim is to deliver a seamless service at all sites, with input from the most relevant staff member. There is regular outreach to each centre as well as MDT meetings. The service has an active trials programme, facilitated by 3 research nurses and trials coordinator, who also deliver trials in thrombosis/ anticoagulation and ITP.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in wide range of clinical services.
Academic interests will be encouraged, research and teaching in collaboration with Cardiff University’s School of Medicine will be expected.
Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.
Applicants should either be on the Specialists Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT/CESR(CP) at the time of interview.
Main duties of the job
This post will play a key role in delivering a high-quality Haemostasis & Thrombosis service across the designated hospital sites, working collaboratively with Consultant colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team. The post holder will provide specialist assessment and management for patients, ensure continuity of care, and contribute to safe, effective departmental delivery aligned to the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan. The role also includes supervision and support of junior medical staff, active participation in CPD and continuing medical education, and a strong commitment to clinical audit and Clinical Governance. Domiciliary consultations may be required in line with Health Board policy. The successful candidate will join the Haemostasis & Thrombosis on-call rota covering University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough and will undertake any additional agreed duties, including work with partner agencies.
Person specification
Qualifications
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise, On Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR (Combined Programme) due within 6 months of interview date
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
- PhD
Clinical Governance
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Presentation of audit at an international meeting
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
Experience
- Experience in managing patients with Haemostasis & Thrombosis
- Experience as a H&T Fellow, Clinical Trial Fellow, or other specialist experience in this area of practice
Skills
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills
Teaching
- Evidence of teaching medical / dental students and resident doctors / dentists
Research
- Evidence of active research interests
- Ability to critically appraise research
Management
- Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
- Evidence of effective leadership skills
We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where diversity is celebrated. We aim to create a working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential no matter their disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity or marriage and civil partnership status.
We are keen to break down barriers in the UHB, and encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
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