Consultant Haematologist, Kettering

Consultant Haematologist

Location: Kettering General Hospital, Northamptonshire

Organisation: University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group (UHN)

Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time

Salary: NHS Consultant Payscale + On-Call Supplement

Kettering General Hospital is recruiting a Consultant Haematologist to join its established and collaborative Haematology team within the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing department delivering both malignant and non-malignant haematology services within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, with strong links to Leicester and regional tertiary services.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality inpatient, outpatient, and laboratory haematology services while contributing to teaching, research, governance, and future service development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive clinical haematology care across inpatient and outpatient services
• Lead consultant-led ward rounds and specialist haematology clinics
• Participate in MDT meetings, transfusion support, and laboratory haematology services
• Support teaching and supervision of junior doctors and undergraduate students
• Contribute to audit, governance, quality improvement, and service development initiatives
• Participate in the 1:4 consultant on-call rota

What We’re Looking For:

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent
• FRCPath or equivalent qualification
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Haematology (or within 6 months of CCT/CESR)
• Broad clinical and laboratory haematology experience
• Strong communication, leadership, and MDT working skills

What’s on Offer:

• 11 PA contract with opportunity to increase to 12 PAs
• Strong academic links with the University of Leicester
• Opportunities for teaching, research, and NIHR-supported clinical activity
• Supportive consultant team and collaborative working culture
• Flexible working opportunities where possible
• Access to leadership, CPD, and career development programmes

Kettering General Hospital offers the benefits of working within a close-knit, patient-focused hospital environment while being part of a wider NHS group with excellent regional academic and tertiary links.

If you are a Consultant Haematologist looking for your next opportunity within a progressive and supportive service, we would welcome a confidential discussion.