Consultant Haematologist

Job summaryWe have an exciting new substantive 10 PA post in Haematology with an Interest in Haemostasis and Thrombosis at UCLH.The successful candidate will lead the UCLH Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) service, providing support in expanding the service, including inpatient and outpatient pathways. The successful applicant will also support other areas of haemostasis and thrombosis, including clinical support for the regional TTP/TMA service, the largest UK centre. The post holder would have the opportunity to develop sub-specialty interests in liaison with the existing consultants. The on-call commitment will be to assist in the TTP/TMA and haemostasis and thrombosis services. This would involve inpatient management and on call referrals and advice involving UCLH patients and tertiary referrals.Applicants should have a special interest in Haemostasis and Thrombosis and preferably a higher medical degree in this or a related area.The appointee would be expected to support research within areas identified and develop their own particular area of interest. Collaboration with other investigators is encouraged.CV required with applicationMain duties of the jobThe post holder will be part of a haematology team, including five other consultants within the haemostasis and thrombosis department. All candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration and either already be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of receiving their Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) at the time of interview.University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. In July 2004, it was one of the first NHS trusts to achieve Foundation Trust status.The Department of Clinical Haematology provides comprehensive care for all haematological disorders, both malignant and non-malignant.The new Grafton Way Building facility has expanded the total haematology inpatient bed base to ~100, including a 14 bedded haematology isolation unit. There is also a 10 bedded ITU on the new site.Within haemostasis and thrombosis, there are a number of specialist clinics, including: TTP, ITP, General Thrombosis/Cancer Thrombosis clinics, Obstetric Haematology and haemostasis clinics. There is a specialist nurse led anticoagulation team, running daily oral anticoagulant clinics. .For further information regarding this post please contact: John Paul Westwood: johnpaul.westwood1@nhs.netAbout usUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)National Hospital for Neurology and NeurosurgeryRoyal National ENT and Eastman Dental HospitalsUniversity College Hospital Grafton Way BuildingRoyal London Hospital for Integrated MedicineUniversity College Hospital Macmillan Cancer CentreThe Hospital for Tropical DiseasesUniversity College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

EssentialFull and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) 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, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCTMCEM / MRCP(UK) / MRCS (or equivalent)FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualificationEvidence of postgraduate researchDesirableMD or PhD

Clinical Experience

EssentialEvidence of diagnosing and treating bleeding and thrombotic disorders.DesirableExperience in defined disorders, e.g. TTP, ITP, Thrombosis and Obstetric Haematology.

Clinical Skills

EssentialAbility to make decisions in scenarios of complex thrombosis/haemostasis/ situationsDesirableProvide advice for tertiary referrals

Clinical Governance Management & IT

EssentialCompetence with IT systems as required for clinical useAdherence too & support clinical governanceEvidence of participation in clinical and laboratory managementDesirableAbility to use IT programmes required for clinical and research use

Teaching and Research

EssentialAbility to teach trainees and laboratory scientists in pathology.DesirableAble to participate in a research programme. Record of completed researchDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressUniversity College Hospital235 Euston RoadLondonNW1 2BUEmployer's websiteFor questions about the job, contact:Consultant HaematologistJohn-Paul Westwoodjohnpaul.westwood1@nhs.netDate posted04 April 2024Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
93,666 to 126,281 a year

Per annum plus London Weighting (Cat A, 5% on-call)

ContractPermanentWorking pattern


Full-time


Reference number309-UCLH-3999-AJob locationsUniversity College Hospital235 Euston RoadLondonNW1 2BU