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Main area Haematology Grade Locum Consultant Contract 6 months (Fixed term with potential for a further 6-month extension) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 413-MD-C2025-24310-LP-A Employer The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Haematology Oncology - E00292 Town Crewe Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 20/08/2025 23:59 Locum Haematology ConsultantJob overviewAs part of a collaborative venture between The Christie NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) and Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) we are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic consultant to join The Christie haematology clinical team based at Leighton Hospital. The post will support the service to provide an excellent and high-quality patient focused service to meet the demand from our patients and referring centres. The role is a 6-month fixed term contract with potential for a further 6-month extension. This job role is for 10 PAs per week plus on call for a Christie Clinical haematologist based at Leighton Hospital to provide clinical support to The Christie Haematology @ Leighton service. The post holder will join a team of 3 other experienced clinicians and a Lead Consultant. Flexibility may be considered for those who are unable to work full-time due to personal reasons. Main duties of the jobThe 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. Working for our organisationThe Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesORGANISATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS This post is for 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week for a Christie Locum Clinical Haematologist based at Leighton Hospital to provide clinical support to the Christie Haematology @ Leighton service. The post will support the service to provide an excellent and high-quality patient focused service to meet the demand from our patients and referring centres. Any consultant 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. Role Purpose This post is a collaborative venture between the Christie NHS Foundation Trust and MCHFT to support the clinical haematology services across the southern sector of the Greater Manchester and Cheshire Cancer Network (GMCCN) and the delivery of clinical and laboratory haematology on the Leighton Hospital site. The clinical haematology department based at Leighton Hospital is run by a highly motivated team providing outpatient, day care and inpatient service to BCSH level 2a. The post will be based at Leighton Hospital. 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. The role will be responsible for: • To develop and implement best practice in Haematology • To support staff in the delivery of a high quality service • To be a core member of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). • Membership on Hospital Transfusion Committee • NEQAS film reporting Diagnostic Haematology service Diagnostic services for MCHFT haematology and biochemistry services are provided by the NMCPS, with a view to utilise the Manchester HODs (haematology diagnostic system) for reporting of bone marrow aspirates, trephines and for cytogenetic and molecular studies. Person specificationQualificationsFRCP / MRCP or equivalent AND FRCPath or equivalent GMC registration with a license to practice Additional research or teaching qualification MD/PhD Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) specialist register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) TrainingManagement training Research / PublicationsExperience of teaching/training Experience of recent and current research and or relevant publications. ExperienceClinical experience and knowledge in: General Haematology Blood Transfusion Coagulation Malignant Haematology Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances. Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice Attendance at ‘Teaching for Teachers’ or similar course Management / AuditEvidence of clinical leadership and people management skills. Ensure delivery of a quality service Able to implement policies and plans Effectively review and allocate resources Review and manage progress Clear understanding of performance management and supports a performance culture Accountable for performance of self and others Empowers others to take responsibility Able to develop and recognise the performance of others Within 30 minutes travel time to the hospital The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants. We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect.The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit. We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancyAll positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure. By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer. Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work. Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.#J-18808-Ljbffr