Locum Consultant Haematologist (Haemostasis and Thrombosis)

Job summary

A full-time fixed-term opportunity, with the potential to progress to a substantive post is available for a Consultant Haematologist with expertise in Haemostasis, Thrombosis and TTP at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. This 12-month post offers the opportunity to join the non-malignant haematology team, working alongside 6 Consultants and 1 Haematology Specialist Doctor to deliver a comprehensive non-malignant haematology service. A concurrent recruitment process is also underway for a 7th Consultant appointment, reflecting the continued expansion of the team.

Main duties of the job

Candidates should have a specialist interest in Haemostasis and Thrombosis and TTP and will be expected to provide a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient service within non-malignant and general haematology. Significant experience in these areas is essential. The post holder will be expected to progress to undertake the clinical lead role for the DVT and anticoagulation service and chair of the Trust Thrombosis Committee. The successful candidate will also contribute to the haemostasis and thrombosis laboratory diagnostic services.

About us

The Specialist Thrombosis tertiary referral service is based at the Queen's Medical Centre and encompasses inpatient and outpatient care, a nurse-led anticoagulation service, and an ambulatory DVT pathway. A busy clinical liaison service for thrombosis is provided across both hospital sites providing advice and support across a wide range of services. NUH is a regional centre for the management of TTP through the East Midlands TTP Network, delivered in partnership with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. Patients from across the region are referred to Nottingham for specialist TTP management, which is delivered on the City Hospital campus. This service is supported by the haematology apheresis team, with further expansion planned through the opening of a new dedicated apheresis unit at the City Hospital site in July 2026.

Queen's Medical Centre is home to the Nottingham Comprehensive Care Centre for Haemophilia, which provides a specialist service for adults and children with bleeding disorders. The service is supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary team, including 4 specialist haemophilia nurses, a data manager, and administrative support staff.

Job responsibilities

This is a full time post. However NUH are committed to supporting flexible working where possible and there will be an opportunity at interview to discuss individual preference. This service provided by the Clinical Haematology Specialty is provided across both campuses, with the primary base will be Queens Medical Centre

The proposed Job Plan is detailed in this job description. It accounts for 10 programmed activities (PAs) comprising:

• 7.875 PAs of direct clinical care (DCC), including ward rounds, clinics, patient administration, clinical diagnostic work, MDTs, and GP advice and guidance.
• 2.125 PAs of supporting professional activities (SPAs) include appraisal, audit, teaching, educational supervision and network meetings
• Please see attached job description for full details.

Person specification

Professional registration/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)
• Applicants that are UK trained, 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

Professional Qualifications/Development

Essential

• FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
• MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Higher professional degree

Clinical Skills/Experience

Essential

• An interest and thrombosis and haemostasis
• Ability to offer general advice on red cells and general haematology
• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals.

Desirable

• Specific training in communication skills
• Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors

Management Skills

Essential

• Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery.
• Able to delegate appropriately.
• Ability to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
• The ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams

Desirable

• Higher management degree or qualification or training
• Experience of change management

Personal Skills/Qualities

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
• Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
• Able to use the Trust's IT support systems

Desirable

• Formal communication skills training

Teaching, Audit & Research

Essential

• Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
• Evidence of ability to teach and support junior staff effectively
• GCP training

Desirable

• Experience of clinical trials in haematology
• Higher teaching degree or qualification or attendance at educational supervisor training event

Practical Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus as required