Role Summary
The Paediatric Haematology Department at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital is seeking a locum consultant to support the general haematology service supporting haemoglobinopathy, haemostasis & thrombosis and laboratory haematology. The post holder will work alongside the existing Consultant Paediatric Haematolgists for general haematology.
The haemoglobinopathy and hemostasis services are the largest units outside of London with over 400 registered haemoglobinopathy and over 400 registered inherited bleeding disorder patients. Manchester is the sickle cell coordinating centre for the North West and thalassaemia coordinating centre for North England. The unit is active in research, clinical trials and stem cell therapies. It has recently been designated as one of the 3 centres in England delivering gene therapy for sickle cell disease and thalassaemia. The unit is also a comprehensive care centre for patients with bleeding disorders.
Principal Responsibilities
* Severe bleeding disorders and non‑severe bleeding disorders clinics
* New patient clinics
* Monthly regional thalassaemia/rare anaemia clinic
* General haematology clinic
* Monthly regional sickle cell MDT
* Monthly adult/paediatric haemostasis MDT
* Haemoglobinopathy clinic
* Local haematology MDT
* Quarterly joint haematology/gynaecology MDT
* Hydroxyurea clinic
* ITP clinic
* Monthly thalassaemia/rare anaemia clinic
* On‑call rota
About the Trust
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi‑speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career.
With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
Career and Culture
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and cutting‑edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.
At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.
Application Process
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
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Thank You
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Diversity Matters
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Closing Date
This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Feb 2026
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