Consultant Paediatric Haematologist

Consultant Paediatric Haematologist

The closing date is 15 December 2025

Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join the established, friendly team of Paediatric Haematologists in our purpose built haemato oncology/SCT unit at Waterfall House, Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital (BWC).

One 10 PA post is available. The post holder will provide subspecialty cover for all aspects of Stem Cell Transplant, Gene Therapy for patients with transfusion dependent thalassaemia and sickle cell disease, and subspecialty care for patients with haemoglobinopathies.

Main duties of the job

You will be part of a dedicated medical team comprising 8 consultants (including this post), 10 haematology specialist registrars/clinical fellows and 3 ST2/3s. There are also 6 advanced nurse practitioners in the department. As one of the UK's largest paediatric haematology departments, we see a broad case mix of malignant and non malignant disease and oversee active clinical programmes in haematology, stem cell transplantation, haemoglobinopathy, haemostasis/thrombosis and haematological oncology.

As a university teaching hospital, we provide excellent opportunities for education and research.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust was formed in February 2017 to provide world class physical and mental health care for women, children and families. Our Trust is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality and encourages applications from all members of the community who meet the role criteria.

Job responsibilities

Refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details. When completing your application, ensure you have evidence of how you meet the specification (transferable experience, qualifications, skills and registration details). We may advance the closing date if we receive a large number of applications; please apply promptly.

Person Specification Qualifications and Training

• MBChB or equivalent
• Full and specialist registration with the GMC, or eligibility for registration within six months of interview
• UK trained applicants must hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award by interview date; non UK trained applicants must provide evidence of equivalence
• Relevant clinical experience in a paediatric haematology and SCT service
• Post graduate or equivalent FRCPath
• MD, PhD or other higher degree

Teaching and Audit

• Teaching medical students and junior staff
• Audit / QIP

Academic Achievements and Research

• Publications in peer reviewed journals

Interpersonal Skills

• Organisational skills
• Good team working skills

Other

• Evidence of management skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.