Consultant Haematologist – DMH
The closing date is 10 December 2025
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high‑performing organisation with a track record of success and are looking to develop the Haematology services further.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake clinical work in conjunction with colleagues and other professional staff to maintain and develop haematology services and to develop specialist skills in accordance with the needs of the department. They will be responsible, in conjunction with colleagues, for planning future development of these services, working with appropriate stakeholders in primary care and tertiary centres and providing a comprehensive clinical service to consultant colleagues in other clinical disciplines in the hospital and to general practitioners within the locality.
The post holder will participate in a weekday and weekend on‑call rota for haematology services, deputising in the absence of colleagues and ensuring continuous patient care.
About us
We provide hospital services from two acute sites – Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham – and a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland. We welcome applications from disabled and BAME candidates, as both groups are under‑represented.
Job responsibilities
Inpatients are admitted under the care of haematologists in joint liaison roles with physicians. The bulk of the caseload is outpatient and day‑case, with regular busy clinical sessions at each hospital. Day units provide facilities for bone‑marrow biopsy, intravenous chemotherapy, venesections, etc. Paediatric haematology and haemophilia services are organised regionally via RVI Newcastle.
Person Specification
Experience
* Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in haematology.
* Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients.
* Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the specialty.
* Specialist interest that will complement the current service.
* Experience of participation in research and clinical studies.
Statutory Registration
* GMC registration.
Special Skills & Knowledge
* Ability to work in a team with medical and nursing colleagues, managers, biomedical scientists and patients.
* Broad range of IT skills.
* An understanding of clinical governance.
* Evidence of participation in audit.
* Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written English.
* Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
* Management and administrative experience.
* Evidence of having implemented change.
* Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
* Evidence of attending courses to develop teaching skills.
Special Requirements
* ALS Interest in promoting and/or performing research in the Trust.
Qualifications
* Full registration with the General Medical Council.
* Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent.
* Membership of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent.
* MBBS or other recognised equivalent medical degree.
* Holder of certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Haematology, or within 6 months of award.
* MRCP part 1.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
£109,725 to £145,478 a year YC72 Pay Scale per annum pro rata.
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