Consultant Haematologist
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Consultant · viaNHS Jobs
£113565.00 to £150569.00
- Closing date
- 15 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 12d ago
- Specialism
- Consultant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5678128
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Job summary
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant Haematologist to join our established and supportive Haematology team.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-quality, patient-focused service within a rapidly developing Trust that is committed to innovation, clinical excellence, education, and research. We are looking for a consultant who shares our values and is passionate about delivering outstanding care to patients across Norfolk and Waveney.
Located on the beautiful east coast of Norfolk, the Trust offers an excellent work-life balance, access to stunning coastal scenery, and strong regional links with specialist centres including Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.
This is asubstantive 1.0 WTE Consultant Haematologist post comprising 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), based at James Paget University Hospital.
- Full-time position working Monday to Friday
- 10 PA contract in the first instance
- Additional PAs may be available by mutual agreement
- Participation in the consultant on-call rota, currently 1:5, with prospective cover arrangements
- Out-of-hours on-call commitment covering periods outside Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00
The final job plan will be agreed with the Clinical Lead within three months of appointment, taking into account the successful candidate's experience, specialist interests, and service requirements.
Main duties of the job
The Haematology Department provides a Level 2B BCSH-compliant service and delivers comprehensive care across a wide range of malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions.
The department is actively involved in National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and cancer research studies, supported by a dedicated Clinical Trials team and specialist research nursing support.
Multidisciplinary WorkingThe service maintains strong regional partnerships through:
- Twice-weekly MDT meetings with Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
- Monthly specialist MDT teleconferences with Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge
- Close collaborative working for autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplant pathways
The successful candidate will:
- Deliver high-quality inpatient and outpatient haematology care.
- Participate in the consultant on-call service.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of malignant and non-malignant haematology services.
- Provide specialist advice to hospital colleagues and primary care clinicians.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and regional specialist networks.
- Support clinical governance, audit, service improvement, and research activities.
- Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Contribute to the education and supervision of specialty trainees and other healthcare professionals.
- Work collaboratively with nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, and allied health professional colleagues.
About us
At JPUH, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our supportive culture and commitment to developing our staff throughout their careers.
As part of our team, you will benefit from:
- A welcoming and collaborative consultant body
- Strong links with regional tertiary haematology centres
- Opportunities to participate in clinical research and trials
- Dedicated administrative and secretarial support
- Modern facilities including an expanded day treatment centre
- Educational and leadership development opportunities
- A Trust committed to innovation, improvement, and staff wellbeing
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
177-MDEMER-7362156-L
Job locations
James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Sandra Chapman Centre
Where clinically appropriate, patients are treated as day cases within the recently expanded Sandra Chapman Centre, located adjacent to inpatient facilities.
The centre provides:
- Modern treatment rooms and treatment chairs
- Care for patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders
- Support for acute leukaemia and lymphoproliferative disease pathways
- More than 4,000 patient consultations annually
Haematology inpatient services are delivered alongside oncology services within a dedicated ward consisting of:
- 17 single rooms
- Shared Haematology-Oncology inpatient care model
- Average inpatient occupancy of approximately 10 patients
- Dedicated middle-grade haematology/oncology trainee support providing resident cover from 08:00-20:00
Consultant-led clinics currently include:
- General Haematology
- Myeloma
- Lymphoma
- Myeloproliferative Disorders
- Haemochromatosis
In addition, specialist anticoagulation clinics are led by experienced Anticoagulant Nurse Specialists.
The Trust operates a comprehensive anticoagulation service supported by four Anticoagulant Nurse Specialists.
The service includes:
- Computer-assisted anticoagulant dosing (APEX)
- Inpatient anticoagulation management
- Fast-track DVT pathways
- Specialist thrombosis advice
- Active thromboprophylaxis audit and governance programmes
One consultant within the department provides clinical oversight of these services, and applicants with a specialist interest in thrombosis and anticoagulation are encouraged to discuss opportunities further.
Haematology and Blood Transfusion services are delivered through the Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA) in collaboration with:
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn
The laboratories are fully accredited and provide comprehensive diagnostic and transfusion services to support patient care across the region.
Haemato-oncology diagnostic services are provided through specialist integrated pathways with Addenbrooke's Hospital in accordance with national service specifications.
The successful candidate will play an active role in:
- Undergraduate medical education
- Postgraduate teaching
- Supervision of haematology trainees
- Clinical research and trial recruitment
- Audit and quality improvement projects
- Clinical governance initiatives
Applicants with specific academic, educational, leadership, or service development interests will be supported wherever possible.
Job responsibilities
Sandra Chapman Centre
Where clinically appropriate, patients are treated as day cases within the recently expanded Sandra Chapman Centre, located adjacent to inpatient facilities.
The centre provides:
- Modern treatment rooms and treatment chairs
- Care for patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders
- Support for acute leukaemia and lymphoproliferative disease pathways
- More than 4,000 patient consultations annually
Haematology inpatient services are delivered alongside oncology services within a dedicated ward consisting of:
- 17 single rooms
- Shared Haematology-Oncology inpatient care model
- Average inpatient occupancy of approximately 10 patients
- Dedicated middle-grade haematology/oncology trainee support providing resident cover from 08:00-20:00
Consultant-led clinics currently include:
- General Haematology
- Myeloma
- Lymphoma
- Myeloproliferative Disorders
- Haemochromatosis
In addition, specialist anticoagulation clinics are led by experienced Anticoagulant Nurse Specialists.
The Trust operates a comprehensive anticoagulation service supported by four Anticoagulant Nurse Specialists.
The service includes:
- Computer-assisted anticoagulant dosing (APEX)
- Inpatient anticoagulation management
- Fast-track DVT pathways
- Specialist thrombosis advice
- Active thromboprophylaxis audit and governance programmes
One consultant within the department provides clinical oversight of these services, and applicants with a specialist interest in thrombosis and anticoagulation are encouraged to discuss opportunities further.
Haematology and Blood Transfusion services are delivered through the Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA) in collaboration with:
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn
The laboratories are fully accredited and provide comprehensive diagnostic and transfusion services to support patient care across the region.
Haemato-oncology diagnostic services are provided through specialist integrated pathways with Addenbrooke's Hospital in accordance with national service specifications.
The successful candidate will play an active role in:
- Undergraduate medical education
- Postgraduate teaching
- Supervision of haematology trainees
- Clinical research and trial recruitment
- Audit and quality improvement projects
- Clinical governance initiatives
Applicants with specific academic, educational, leadership, or service development interests will be supported wherever possible.
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