Consultant Haematologist - FTC 6 MonthsNHS

Job summary

Join Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant Haematologist, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across inpatient, outpatient and laboratory services. You will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team across two sites, supporting diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of haematology patients. The role includes participation in on-call rotas, MDT working, teaching, audit and service development. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to an integrated haematology service, with strong network links and support for professional development, research and innovation in a forward-thinking NHS organisation.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality clinical, educational and managerial services at Consultant level.
• Provide direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team across Ashford & St Peter's and Royal Surrey County Hospital.
• Participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, MDT meetings, day unit and anticoagulation services.
• Contribute to on-call rotas and provide senior clinical cover, including reviewing admissions and triaging patients.
• Support teaching, training and supervision of junior medical and non-medical staff.
• Engage in clinical governance, audit, research and quality improvement activities.
• Provide clinical leadership and contribute to service development and innovation.
• Support recruitment, appraisal, mentoring and development of multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Maintain responsibility for patient care, including safe handover and providing specialist advice to other teams.

Job description

he Consultant Haematologist will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Royal Surrey County Hospital. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions. The role combines clinical leadership, direct patient care, teaching, research and service development, supporting a modern, integrated haematology service.

Key Responsibilities Clinical Duties

• Provide expert clinical care across inpatient, outpatient and day unit settings, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients.
• Participate in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and laboratory services.
• Deliver senior clinical decision-making, including triaging referrals, reviewing potential admissions and ensuring timely investigations and management plans.
• Provide specialist advice to colleagues across other specialties and contribute to shared patient care.
• Maintain continuity of care, including safe and effective patient handover.

On-Call and Service Delivery

• Participate in the consultant on-call rota, providing senior cover and support for acute haematology services.
• Deliver comprehensive consultant-led care, ensuring safe, effective and responsive services.
• Support delivery of anticoagulation, transfusion and haematology day unit services.

Leadership and Team Working

• Work collaboratively with consultants, nursing staff, allied health professionals and management teams to deliver a high-quality, well-led service.
• Provide clinical leadership within the department, supporting service improvement and innovation.
• Contribute to recruitment, appraisal, mentoring and development of multidisciplinary staff.

Teaching, Training and Education

• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, training and supervision of junior doctors and other staff.
• Contribute to educational programmes, formal teaching sessions and professional development activities.

Clinical Governance, Audit and Research

• Engage in clinical audit, governance and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and service delivery.
• Participate in and support research activities and development of specialist interests aligned to service needs.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with clinical governance and regulatory requirements.

Service Development and Management

• Contribute to the ongoing development of the haematology service, including pathway redesign and innovation.
• Support efficient use of resources and delivery of performance targets.
• Participate in departmental and Trust meetings, contributing to strategic and operational planning.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous professional development and comply with GMC and NHS standards.
• Uphold Trust values, demonstrating compassionate, inclusive and patient-focused behaviours.
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service and support organisational objectives.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org