Overview
We are looking for an innovative Consultant Haematologist to join our exceptional Bolton NHS Foundation Trust team.
Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to welcome applications for the post of Haematology Consultant within the division of medicine. We are looking for highly motivated colleagues with excellent communication and team working skills who want to deliver the best haematology care for our local population. The post holder should have a broad training in clinical and laboratory haematology. We will also consider applications from candidates who are currently working as Locum NHS consultants and applying to be on the GMC specialist register via CESR. If successful, they will be initially offered a locum consultant post on a 2 year fixed term contract whilst they obtain their specialist registration.
You will join a medical team of 3 experienced haematologists, a Physicians\' Associate and a Haematology FY1. The Trust is looking to recruit two Haematology consultants to grow the team and allow further innovation and specialisation to occur.
We work alongside a close knit nursing team comprising of a trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Haematology Day Unit Manager, 2 Haematology Nurse Specialists, 2 staff nurses and a band 3 HCA.
Responsibilities
The appointed doctor will share inpatient responsibilities with the other Haematology consultants to cover inpatient daily consultant led ward rounds. In-patient work includes in-reach service to the wards. Clinical haematology in-patient beds are within our complex care bed base and carry out daily ward rounds.
The doctor will also support a well-established and diverse outpatients\' service. As a Consultant, you will have 3 clinics per week. You will also participate and attend a weekly sector-wide MDT with Bolton, Wigan and Salford.
The department provides a clinical and laboratory service, managing a full range of haematological conditions to BCSH level 2a. The medical team support the laboratory department and undertake various education elements of the role.
The posts will at the Royal Bolton Hospital and support the delivery of on call for Bolton Hospital after hours Monday to Thursday (5pm to 9am) and on call for the local Haematology network with Bolton, Wigan and Salford after hours on Friday and Weekends (Friday 5pm to Monday 9am).
We are happy to consider flexible working requests, such as part time or annualised hours, but you will be expected to work shifts on a rota that reflects and supports the needs of the department.
About us
Royal Bolton Hospital has a great reputation for supporting staff, celebrating success and continued service development.
We are one of the North West\'s busiest acute NHS foundations trusts, serving people across Bolton and other parts of Greater Manchester and are classed as amongst the best in the region for several of our services.
Our organisation received a \'Good\' overall rating from the CQC in April 2019, with some key areas of outstanding practice.
The Trust is currently underway with building the Bolton College of Medical Sciences, a vocational and professional skills and training facility, which is due completion in 2024.
Details
Date posted: 26 August 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 241-39AA-25-E
Job location: Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0JR
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
* GMC registered
* MRCP or equivalent
* FRCPath or equivalent
* CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT by date of interview
Experience
* Experience of working within the NHS
* Broad exposure to all aspects of clinical and laboratory haematology
* Experience of Clinical Audit, ability to supervise audit projects
* Experience of teaching medical students and postgraduate medical trainees
Desirable
* Specialist interest in thrombosis/haemostasis or obstetric haematology
* Has been PI for clinical trials
Knowledge
* Evidence of appropriate CPD
* ST or equivalent training in Haematology
* Possess good verbal and written communication skills
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to be made to the DBS 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. 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 are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0JR
Website: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
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