Job summary
Looking for that work-life balance in a stimulating & supported haematology environment?
Be part of a 1 in 5 rota to achieve a real work-life balance
Come & be part of our regional level 3 unit doing acute leukaemia, challenging lymphoma & autologous stem cell transplants
Develop a subspeciality interest, become involved in teaching, training & research
Live in a beautiful part of Lancashire
The successful applicants can expect:
- 10 PA basic contract with 1 further PA for on-call, with further PAs according to job-planning
- A generous relocation package tailored to individual circumstances
- Support to develop own subspecialty interest
We are looking to appoint 2 consultants to complete our complement of a team of 8 consultants. You will be encouraged to develop a subspeciality interest, whilst being supported by a team of 6 experienced colleagues. We currently have 3 specialty trainees (4 from August), along with 2 specialty doctors in Blackpool and 2 in Preston.
The posts will be based in Blackpool, with one out-reach clinic per week in Preston in addition. It will be a 1 in 8-week rota, with every night supported by a trainee at Blackpool.
AAC Date 7th July 2025
For further information contact
Name: Dr Mark Grey
Job title: Head of Department
Email address: Mark.grey@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01253956934
Main duties of the job
The role will be on our JACIE accredited regional unit that treats acute leukaemia, relapsed/refractory lymphoma patients, Burkitt's lymphoma and undertakes autologous stem cell transplants. We believe in treating as many patients as possible at home through our ambulatory chemotherapy unit, with plans to develop on-site patient accommodation to facilitate this. We have a strong track record in research and we are high recruiters to many national trials. Teaching is also our passion and involvement in teaching our specialist registrars and junior doctors, as well as medical students via our growing links with the new UCLAN Medical School, is very much encouraged.
You may be a trainee about to complete specialist training. We understand the challenges that stepping up to the first consultant job brings, and you will be fully supported in that transition. Equally well, you may be an experienced haematologist looking for that new challenge in the next phase of your working life. Again, you will be supported in that new phase whilst enjoying a better work-life balance with a 1 in 8 rota. Finally, you may be an experienced consultant who is working outside of the UK. We would welcome applications from our colleagues abroad, who again will be fully supported in their transition to work with us in Blackpool.
About us
Blackpool is situated on the Fylde Coast which has stunning beaches and many quaint towns and villages. There are highly desirable areas to live on the Fylde Coast and in the Ribble valley with property prices lower than in the Manchester area and we offer a generous relocation package tailored to individual circumstances. There are leading schools across the patch with excellent transport links into the Lake District, Manchester and Liverpool.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- Full and Specialist registration with the General Medical Council and hold license to practise, or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- MRCP or equivalent
- FRCPath or equivalent.
- If an applicant is UK trained, they must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- If an applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Desirable
Training
Essential
- SpR or equivalent training in Haematology.
- Evidence of appropriate CPD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad exposure to all aspects of clinical and laboratory haematology including recent experience in the management of acute leukaemia.
Desirable
- Specialist interest in an area of haematology
Research/ audit/ publications
Essential
- Ability to supervise audit projects
- Understanding of principles of research and audit.
- Regular attendance at audit meetings
Desirable
- Evidence of recent research activity and publications
- Recent Personal involvement in audit
Professionalism
Essential
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the speciality
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate societies
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work well as a member of a team
- Ability to work as team leader when required
- Possess good organisational and teaching skills
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
Desirable
- Experience of supervision of other staff.
- Understanding of principles of Clinical Governance.
Management
Essential
- Awareness of Management issues in the NHS
Desirable
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- Full and Specialist registration with the General Medical Council and hold license to practise, or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- MRCP or equivalent
- FRCPath or equivalent.
- If an applicant is UK trained, they must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- If an applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Desirable
Training
Essential
- SpR or equivalent training in Haematology.
- Evidence of appropriate CPD
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad exposure to all aspects of clinical and laboratory haematology including recent experience in the management of acute leukaemia.
Desirable
- Specialist interest in an area of haematology
Research/ audit/ publications
Essential
- Ability to supervise audit projects
- Understanding of principles of research and audit.
- Regular attendance at audit meetings
Desirable
- Evidence of recent research activity and publications
- Recent Personal involvement in audit
Professionalism
Essential
- Enthusiasm and commitment to the speciality
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate societies
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work well as a member of a team
- Ability to work as team leader when required
- Possess good organisational and teaching skills
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
Desirable
- Experience of supervision of other staff.
- Understanding of principles of Clinical Governance.
Management
Essential
- Awareness of Management issues in the NHS
Desirable
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).
