Overview
We are recruiting for a Haematology Consultant who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care across in‑patient, out‑patient and haemato‑oncology services for the Medway Towns and Swale population of around 370,000. The role includes ward‑based care on the 18‑bed Lawrence Ward, outpatient clinics, and support for chemotherapy delivery in the day unit.
Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive patient care across in‑patient, out‑patient and haemato‑oncology services.
* Deliver ward‑based care on the 18‑bed Lawrence Ward and conduct outpatient clinics.
* Support chemotherapy delivery in the day unit and participate in a 1:5 on‑call rota covering weekdays and weekends.
* Engage in specialist clinics, including thrombophilia, haemophilia and sickle cell services.
* Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and liaison with regional and tertiary centres (e.g., King’s College Hospital, Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells).
* Work closely with the Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratories as part of North Kent Pathology Service, applying diagnostic results to clinical management and supporting quality improvement and accreditation initiatives.
* Take part in training and supervision of junior doctors, medical students and clinical nurse specialists, and undertake QESP training to act as an educational supervisor.
* Participate in clinical research, including national and pharmaceutical trials, and develop personal research or specialty interests through collaboration with regional and academic partners.
* Contribute to management and strategic development of the Haematology Department, participate in departmental and specialist group meetings, and engage in hospital‑wide quality improvement and governance initiatives.
Qualifications
* Fully accredited Consultant Haematologist with experience in clinical haematology and haemato‑oncology.
* Commitment to multidisciplinary team working, teaching, research and departmental management.
* Expected to undertake QESP training to act as an educational supervisor for junior staff.
Diversity and Equality
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion; our policies and procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
We are committed to Equality of Opportunity for everyone and will guarantee an interview to any disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
Health and Safety
Medway Maritime Hospital is a smoke‑free site. Smoking is completely prohibited in all Trust buildings, grounds and car parks for patients, visitors, staff and contractors.
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