Consultant Haematologist

County Durham and

Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers

in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high

performing organisation with a track record of success.

We are an enthusiastic and motivated unit providing

opportunities to develop the Hematology services in County Durham and

Darlington. We are looking for a colleague who will be able to work with us to

achieve this goal.

The post is on a whole time basis with the department

willing to explore flexibility in job plans to attract the right candidate. The

appointee will form part of a current team of 6 Consultant Haematologists

across the Trust. This appointment will facilitate and contribute in the

development of Haematology services within the Trust and clinical networks.

Within this job there will be scope to develop a specialist interest.

You must be fully registered with a GMC licence to practise

and be on the specialist register (or within 6 months of entry) on the date of

the interview.

The Trust welcomes all applications, regardless

of age, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to undertake clinical work

in conjunction with their colleagues and other professional staff in order to

maintain and develop haematology services and develop specialist skills in

accordance with the needs of the department. Andwill be responsible in conjunction with colleagues for planning

future development of these services.

The post holder will be expected to work with appropriate

stakeholders in primary care and tertiary centres to continue to develop

integrated services.

The post holder will have continuing responsibility for the

care of patients in their charge and will be expected to provide a

comprehensive clinical service to consultant colleagues in other clinical

disciplines in the hospital and to general practitioners within the locality.

The post holder will participate in a weekday

and weekends on-call rota for haematology services. Youwill be expected to cover colleagues

in their absence and ensure continuous patient care. The post holder will be

expected to deputise in the absence of colleagues in cases of annual leave,

study leave and sickness as far as is practicable.

About us

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We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

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Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year

YC72 Pay Scale per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-2627-1074-2

Job locations

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Inpatients are admitted under the care of the physicians,

either on ward 42 in Darlington Memorial Hospital (where there is generally a

mix of haematology, oncology, specialty and general medical patients) or other

medical wards. Inpatient management of haematological aspects of patient care

is undertaken by the haematologists in a joint liaison role with the

physicians.

The bulk of the haematology caseload is outpatient and day

cases; there are regular busy clinical sessions for these cases in each of

Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham and Shotley Bridge Hospitals. Each day unit provides facilities for bone

marrow biopsy, intravenous chemotherapy, venesections etc. Chemotherapy trained

nurses assist on the day units at all sites. The day units facilities are

shared with visiting oncologists.

The Trust works in partnership with the Northern Cancer

Alliance and delivers level 2a care.Level 2b care upwards (approximately 15 cases per year) is delivered by

the neighbouring trusts (South Tees and Newcastle Hospitals). Level 3 and 4 care is provided at the Freeman

Hospital in Newcastle. The clinical team attend the weekly lymphoma and

leukaemia/myeloma MDTs at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle (either in person or

via Teams).

We use the chemocare chemotherapy prescribing system in line

with most other haematology services in the region.

Paediatric haematology and haemophilia services are

organised on a regional basis via RVI Newcastle, but there are instances where

the post holder will be involved e.g. new cases.

The anticoagulant service is managed by nurse-led clinics

via near patient testing. These clinics are held in 4 sites (UHND, DMH,

Richardson Hospital and BAH). The clinic

nurses also carry out face to face consultations in various GP practices across

county Durham. We also have almost 500 patients who self-test; they submit

their results and receive dosing instructions

using a digital solution (either via telephone or e mailing system).

This clinical care group contains the pathology specialties

haematology and blood transfusion, microbiology, cellular pathology,

biochemistry and immunology.The consultant haematologists provide liaison and

advisory services for the other clinical services within the Trust and Primary

Care, including non-haematological bone marrow examinations, outpatient

transfusion and support for antenatal services.

CDDFT have a lead for haemostasis and thrombosis

and for Blood Transfusion and is supported by a full time Transfusion

Practitioner and two Associate Transfusion Practitioners. All new diagnoses of

malignant haematology conditions are reviewed through NEHODS (North East

Haemato-oncology Diagnostic Service) where bone marrow biopsies and material

for cell markers and molecular biology studies are sent. This links in with the

weekly MDT .

Job responsibilities

Inpatients are admitted under the care of the physicians,

either on ward 42 in Darlington Memorial Hospital (where there is generally a

mix of haematology, oncology, specialty and general medical patients) or other

medical wards. Inpatient management of haematological aspects of patient care

is undertaken by the haematologists in a joint liaison role with the

physicians.

The bulk of the haematology caseload is outpatient and day

cases; there are regular busy clinical sessions for these cases in each of

Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham and Shotley Bridge Hospitals. Each day unit provides facilities for bone

marrow biopsy, intravenous chemotherapy, venesections etc. Chemotherapy trained

nurses assist on the day units at all sites. The day units facilities are

shared with visiting oncologists.

The Trust works in partnership with the Northern Cancer

Alliance and delivers level 2a care.Level 2b care upwards (approximately 15 cases per year) is delivered by

the neighbouring trusts (South Tees and Newcastle Hospitals). Level 3 and 4 care is provided at the Freeman

Hospital in Newcastle. The clinical team attend the weekly lymphoma and

leukaemia/myeloma MDTs at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle (either in person or

via Teams).

We use the chemocare chemotherapy prescribing system in line

with most other haematology services in the region.

Paediatric haematology and haemophilia services are

organised on a regional basis via RVI Newcastle, but there are instances where

the post holder will be involved e.g. new cases.

The anticoagulant service is managed by nurse-led clinics

via near patient testing. These clinics are held in 4 sites (UHND, DMH,

Richardson Hospital and BAH). The clinic

nurses also carry out face to face consultations in various GP practices across

county Durham. We also have almost 500 patients who self-test; they submit

their results and receive dosing instructions

using a digital solution (either via telephone or e mailing system).

This clinical care group contains the pathology specialties

haematology and blood transfusion, microbiology, cellular pathology,

biochemistry and immunology.The consultant haematologists provide liaison and

advisory services for the other clinical services within the Trust and Primary

Care, including non-haematological bone marrow examinations, outpatient

transfusion and support for antenatal services.

CDDFT have a lead for haemostasis and thrombosis

and for Blood Transfusion and is supported by a full time Transfusion

Practitioner and two Associate Transfusion Practitioners. All new diagnoses of

malignant haematology conditions are reviewed through NEHODS (North East

Haemato-oncology Diagnostic Service) where bone marrow biopsies and material

for cell markers and molecular biology studies are sent. This links in with the

weekly MDT .

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• ALS Interest in promoting and/or performing research in the Trust

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team with medical and nursing colleagues, managers, biomedical scientists and patients.
• Broad range of IT skills.
• An understanding of clinical governance .
• Evidence of participation in audit.
• Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written English.
• Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Desirable

• Management and administrative experience.
• Evidence of having implemented change.
• Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
• Evidence of attending courses to develop teaching skills

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in haematology.
• Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients.
• Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the specialty.

Desirable

• Specialist interest that will complement the current service.
• Experience of participation in research and clinical studies.

Statutory Registration

Essential

• GMC registration
• Holder of certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Haematology, or within 6 months of award.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council.
• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent.
• Membership of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent.
• MBBS or other recognised equivalent medical degree.
• Holder of certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Haematology, or within 6 months of award.

Desirable

• MRCP part 1

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

• ALS Interest in promoting and/or performing research in the Trust

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team with medical and nursing colleagues, managers, biomedical scientists and patients.
• Broad range of IT skills.
• An understanding of clinical governance .
• Evidence of participation in audit.
• Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written English.
• Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Desirable

• Management and administrative experience.
• Evidence of having implemented change.
• Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
• Evidence of attending courses to develop teaching skills

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in haematology.
• Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients.
• Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the specialty.

Desirable

• Specialist interest that will complement the current service.
• Experience of participation in research and clinical studies.

Statutory Registration

Essential

• GMC registration
• Holder of certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Haematology, or within 6 months of award.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council.
• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent.
• Membership of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent.
• MBBS or other recognised equivalent medical degree.
• Holder of certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Haematology, or within 6 months of award.

Desirable

• MRCP part 1

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust

Hollyhurst Road

Darlington

County Durham

DL3 6HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

Inpatients are admitted under the care of the physicians,

either on ward 42 in Darlington Memorial Hospital (where there is generally a

mix of haematology, oncology, specialty and general medical patients) or other

medical wards. Inpatient management of haematological aspects of patient care

is undertaken by the haematologists in a joint liaison role with the

physicians.

The bulk of the haematology caseload is outpatient and day

cases; there are regular busy clinical sessions for these cases in each of

Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham and Shotley Bridge Hospitals. Each day unit provides facilities for bone

marrow biopsy, intravenous chemotherapy, venesections etc. Chemotherapy trained

nurses assist on the day units at all sites. The day units facilities are

shared with visiting oncologists.

The Trust works in partnership with the Northern Cancer

Alliance and delivers level 2a care.Level 2b care upwards (approximately 15 cases per year) is delivered by

the neighbouring trusts (South Tees and Newcastle Hospitals). Level 3 and 4 care is provided at the Freeman

Hospital in Newcastle. The clinical team attend the weekly lymphoma and

leukaemia/myeloma MDTs at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle (either in person or

via Teams).

We use the chemocare chemotherapy prescribing system in line

with most other haematology services in the region.

Paediatric haematology and haemophilia services are

organised on a regional basis via RVI Newcastle, but there are instances where

the post holder will be involved e.g. new cases.

The anticoagulant service is managed by nurse-led clinics

via near patient testing. These clinics are held in 4 sites (UHND, DMH,

Richardson Hospital and BAH). The clinic

nurses also carry out face to face consultations in various GP practices across

county Durham. We also have almost 500 patients who self-test; they submit

their results and receive dosing instructions

using a digital solution (either via telephone or e mailing system).

This clinical care group contains the pathology specialties

haematology and blood transfusion, microbiology, cellular pathology,

biochemistry and immunology.The consultant haematologists provide liaison and

advisory services for the other clinical services within the Trust and Primary

Care, including non-haematological bone marrow examinations, outpatient

transfusion and support for antenatal services.

CDDFT have a lead for haemostasis and thrombosis

and for Blood Transfusion and is supported by a full time Transfusion

Practitioner and two Associate Transfusion Practitioners. All new diagnoses of

malignant haematology conditions are reviewed through NEHODS (North East

Haemato-oncology Diagnostic Service) where bone marrow biopsies and material

for cell markers and molecular biology studies are sent. This links in with the

weekly MDT .

Special Requirements

Essential

• ALS Interest in promoting and/or performing research in the Trust

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team with medical and nursing colleagues, managers, biomedical scientists and patients.
• Broad range of IT skills.
• An understanding of clinical governance .
• Evidence of participation in audit.
• Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written English.
• Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Desirable

• Management and administrative experience.
• Evidence of having implemented change.
• Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
• Evidence of attending courses to develop teaching skills

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in haematology.
• Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients.
• Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the specialty.

Desirable

• Specialist interest that will complement the current service.
• Experience of participation in research and clinical studies.

Statutory Registration

Essential

• GMC registration
• Holder of certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Haematology, or within 6 months of award.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council.
• Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent.
• Membership of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent.
• MBBS or other recognised equivalent medical degree.
• Holder of certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Haematology, or within 6 months of award.

Desirable

• MRCP part 1