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Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Paediatric Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantion

The closing date is 07 September 2025

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Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Paediatric Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation (10PA) at Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH). The post will contribute to both Paediatric Haematology (5PAs) and Paediatric Allogeneic BMT (5PAs) services.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will join the established team of four Paediatric Haematologists and five WTE Paediatric Oncologists, in providing paediatric haematology tertiary service to children in the East of England Region. They will have specific responsibilities for providing both clinical and laboratory support for the malignant and non-malignant Paediatric Haematology Service.The post holders will also work in the newly established paediatric allogeneic BMT service. This is an exciting opportunity to join a recently developed paediatric allogeneic BMT service, building on the established autograft service, with joint JACIE accreditation with the adult/TYA allogeneic BMT unit.

You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have CCT or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

About us

There are strong academic links with cancer research in Cambridge, through the Biomedical Research Centre, MRC and CRUK, as well as through academic departments within the university.

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-CON-5172

Job locations

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications (1-5)

Standards

Essential

  • Standards (1-5)

Professionalism

Essential

  • Professionalism (1-5)

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Clinical Skills (1-5)

Specialty Specific Skills

Essential

  • Related to the post (1-5)

Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Commitment to clinical governance/improving quality of patient care (1-5)

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Communication Skills (1-5)

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Personal Skills (1-5)

Understanding of the NHS

Essential

  • Understanding of the NHS (1-5)

Professional Development

Essential

  • Commitment on ongoing professional development (1-5)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualifications (1-5)

Standards

Essential

  • Standards (1-5)

Professionalism

Essential

  • Professionalism (1-5)

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Clinical Skills (1-5)

Specialty Specific Skills

Essential

  • Related to the post (1-5)

Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Commitment to clinical governance/improving quality of patient care (1-5)

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Communication Skills (1-5)

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Personal Skills (1-5)

Understanding of the NHS

Essential

  • Understanding of the NHS (1-5)

Professional Development

Essential

  • Commitment on ongoing professional development (1-5)

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 (opens in a new window).

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Specialty Lead for Paediatric Haematology

Dr Mike Gattens

michael.gattens@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

21 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

180-CON-5172

Job locations

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


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