Job Description
Consultant Haematologist
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Location: Kettering General Hospital, Northamptonshire
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Organisation: University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN)
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Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
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Salary: NHS Consultant Payscale + On-Call Supplement
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Kettering General Hospital is recruiting a Consultant Haematologist to join its established and collaborative Haematology team within the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group.
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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.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver comprehensive clinical haematology care across inpatient and outpatient services
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Lead consultant-led ward rounds and specialist haematology clinics
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Participate in MDT meetings, transfusion support, and laboratory haematology services
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Support teaching and supervision of junior doctors and undergraduate students
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Contribute to audit, governance, quality improvement, and service development initiatives
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Participate in the 1:4 consultant on-call rota
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What We’re Looking For:
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Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
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MRCP (UK) or equivalent
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FRCPath or equivalent qualification
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Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Haematology (or within 6 months of CCT/CESR)
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Broad clinical and laboratory haematology experience
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Strong communication, leadership, and MDT working skills
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What’s on Offer:
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11 PA contract with opportunity to increase to 12 PAs
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Strong academic links with the University of Leicester
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Opportunities for teaching, research, and NIHR-supported clinical activity
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Supportive consultant team and collaborative working culture
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Flexible working opportunities where possible
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Access to leadership, CPD, and career development programmes
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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.
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If you are a Consultant Haematologist looking for your next opportunity within a progressive and supportive service, we would welcome a confidential discussion.
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