Locum Consultant in Haematology SCT and Cellular Therapy

Locum Consultant in Haematology SCT and Cellular Therapy

The closing date is 28 June 2026

This is a Consultant Haematologist post in the Clinical Haematology Department at Manchester Royal Infirmary to join a well established cohesive team at Manchester Foundation Trust. The department is part of the Clinical Service Unit of In Patient Medical Specialties. The post holder will provide on call provision for haematology oncology (1:8) at Manchester Royal Infirmary.

This is a 10 PA job plan. Consultants unable to work full time for personal reasons will be considered for the post; job content will be discussed individually.

Candidate Eligibility: Candidates must be eligible for their own GMC registration. MFT cannot support GMC sponsorship for candidates offered permanent vacancies.

Main duties of the job

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• The appointee will work within the haematology oncology, stem cell transplant, CAR T and gene therapy service at Manchester Royal Infirmary.
• The appointee will participate in the on call rota for haematology oncology.
• The appointee will undertake laboratory duties in line with their clinical interests.
• The appointee will undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching inside and outside the Trust.
• The appointee will actively participate in clinical trials programmes in transplantation, cellular and gene therapies.
• The consultant will provide cross cover for annual/study leave and short term sickness for other consultants in the department on a rotational basis.

This post has arisen as the department continues to expand, with the increasing number of stem cell transplant indications, the extension of cellular (CAR T) therapies to new products and the development of gene therapies.

The post holder will work as part of the haematology oncology and stem cell transplant / cellular and gene therapy teams and is to start as soon as possible. The post holder will work closely with the other members of the attending and on call consultant teams (Dr Jane Norman, Dr Lourdes Rubio, Dr Eleni Tholouli, Dr Fiona Dignan, Dr Phillip Crea, Dr Jenna Fielding, Dr Johnathon Elliott, Dr Farhan Anjum).

Person Specification Qualifications & Training

• MB.ChB or equivalent
• Higher qualification (FRCPath or equivalent)
• Completion of core medical training (MRCP(UK) or equivalent)
• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• Applicants that are UK trained must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• Applicants that are non UK trained must show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent (e.g., MD or PhD)

Management & Administration

• Ability to organise and manage a busy clinical practice
• Ability to manage and lead a medical firm
• Management training

Interpersonal Skills

• Organisational skills

Academic Achievements/Research

• Specialist interest in Haematology oncology
• Publications in recognised medical and haematology journals
• Research projects relating to the specialist area

Teaching and Audit

• Teaching of medical students
• Experience of audit
• Teaching of junior medical staff
• Ability and experience to teach clinical skills
• Experience of supervising specialist trainees

Other Requirements

• Specialist registration with the General Medical Council and licensed to practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 per annum, pro rata.