Job summary
Are you ready to lead in one of the UK's most respected red cell haematology services?
We're looking for a Consultant Haematologist to join our forward-thinking and dynamic team, working across Whittington Health and University College Hospital (UCLH). This exciting new post is ideal for a clinician with specialist interest in red cell haematology, who is passionate about service development, teaching, and improving outcomes in a diverse and complex population. You'll have the chance to shape and grow services in red cell disorders and general haematology, contribute and collaborate closely with academic and clinical leaders.
You will work within a nationally recognised haemoglobinopathy service, contributing to the North Central London and East of England Red Cell Network, while also supporting general haematology provision. The job plan includes outpatient clinics, ward cover, MDT participation and research opportunities, with a 1:6 on-call rota.
Interview date: 11 December 2025.
Main duties of the job
Please see the full Job Description and the Person Specification for further details about the job role.
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trustbelieves that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Plan
The job plan is anticipated to contain 10 Programmed Activities per week on average, to be carried out at Whittington Heath and UCH. The primary commitment will be supporting and developing the general and red cell haematology services in collaboration with the existing team.
There will be 2 clinics per week commitment at the Whittington Hospital. There is also 1 red cell clinic and iron clinic at UCLH and the opportunity to attend the MDT there if desired.
The applicant will be responsible for running 1 general clinic and taking part in the specialistred cell clinic with other colleagues. The applicant will be able to develop their own specific sub-specialities which can be discussed with the department lead.
The applicant is expected to take part in management of patients with all haematological issues when they are ward attending.
At the Whittington the appointee would be expected to support current research within areas identified and develop their own particular area of interest.
Holidays and study leave must be discussed with colleagues to ensure seamless service provision.
The post-holder would be expected to take part both in the teaching of medical undergraduates and the supervision and training of junior doctors. There would be an expectation to attend clinical haematology governance meetings.
There will be an attending and on-call commitment which will be1 in 6 with prospective cover.
The successful candidate will be expected to discuss and agree a detailed job plan including personal and professional objectives with the Clinical Head of Service within 3 months of the start date (both sites). They will be required to undertake a prospective diary exercise to inform this process.
Please see the attached job description for full details and job plan outline.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Plan
The job plan is anticipated to contain 10 Programmed Activities per week on average, to be carried out at Whittington Heath and UCH. The primary commitment will be supporting and developing the general and red cell haematology services in collaboration with the existing team.
There will be 2 clinics per week commitment at the Whittington Hospital. There is also 1 red cell clinic and iron clinic at UCLH and the opportunity to attend the MDT there if desired.
The applicant will be responsible for running 1 general clinic and taking part in the specialistred cell clinic with other colleagues. The applicant will be able to develop their own specific sub-specialities which can be discussed with the department lead.
The applicant is expected to take part in management of patients with all haematological issues when they are ward attending.
At the Whittington the appointee would be expected to support current research within areas identified and develop their own particular area of interest.
Holidays and study leave must be discussed with colleagues to ensure seamless service provision.
The post-holder would be expected to take part both in the teaching of medical undergraduates and the supervision and training of junior doctors. There would be an expectation to attend clinical haematology governance meetings.
There will be an attending and on-call commitment which will be1 in 6 with prospective cover.
The successful candidate will be expected to discuss and agree a detailed job plan including personal and professional objectives with the Clinical Head of Service within 3 months of the start date (both sites). They will be required to undertake a prospective diary exercise to inform this process.
Please see the attached job description for full details and job plan outline.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- In receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent within six months of the date of interview
- FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification
- MRCP or show evidence of equivalent qualification
Clinical Experience and Skills
Essential
- Broad experience in clinical haematology
- Experience in managing sickle cell disease and thalassaemia syndromes
- Experience in managing complex thrombosis issues
- Experience in managing patients with haematological malignancies
- Transfusion Experience
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Experience of audit and understanding of clinical governance especially as applied to the introduction or development of new techniques
- Good ability with use of IT
Desirable
- Experience of Quality Improvement Projects
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Understanding and knowledge of Research ethics
- Understanding and experience of research techniques
- Experience of entering patients into trials
- Experience in teaching and training
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Accountability: ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Evidence of good organisational ability
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- In receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent within six months of the date of interview
- FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification
- MRCP or show evidence of equivalent qualification
Clinical Experience and Skills
Essential
- Broad experience in clinical haematology
- Experience in managing sickle cell disease and thalassaemia syndromes
- Experience in managing complex thrombosis issues
- Experience in managing patients with haematological malignancies
- Transfusion Experience
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Experience of audit and understanding of clinical governance especially as applied to the introduction or development of new techniques
- Good ability with use of IT
Desirable
- Experience of Quality Improvement Projects
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Understanding and knowledge of Research ethics
- Understanding and experience of research techniques
- Experience of entering patients into trials
- Experience in teaching and training
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Accountability: ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
- Evidence of good organisational ability
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.
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.
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).
