Consultant Haematologist

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking three experienced and motivated Consultant Haematologist to join our team at Leighton Hospital. This is a 10 PA per week role with on-call commitments, working alongside three established consultants and a Lead Consultant to deliver a high-quality, patient-centred haematology service -including: Three consultant clinics per week - split between Haematology Oncology and classical HaematologyLiaison haematology for MCHT inpatientsLiaison haematology for GPsParticipation in Christie network MDTsOpportunities to develop a special interest with cross site working at The Christie in Withington As part of this appointment, candidates applying directly (not via an agency) will receive a one-off attraction payment of 20% of the first year's salary, subject to remaining in post for a minimum of two years. Flexible working options may be considered.

The successful post holder will be responsible for providing consultant level support to The Christie 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 haematology 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 clinical haematology service.A full and extensive overview of the responsibilities are detailed in the job description attached