Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Haematologist

The closing date is 03 December 2026

Job summary
We are looking to appoint a forward-thinking and collaborative Consultant in Clinical Haematology to complement a team of 12 consultants at the Northern Care Alliance with base hospital being Salford Royal Hospital where there are currently 4.8 WTE consultant haematologists based.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established consultant team providing comprehensive clinical haematology services to the local Salford population whilst also contributing to the management of complex haematological problems arising from the extensive tertiary and regional services.

Main duties of the job

• Provide consultant-level inpatient and outpatient clinical Haematology care.
• Participate in the consultant on-call service and provide specialist haematological advice across Salford Royal, Royal Bolton and Wigan hospitals (WWL).
• Participate in the management of malignant haematological disorders, including complex systemic anti-cancer therapies.
• Provide expert advice for complex haematological problems arising within Salford Royal's major trauma, critical care and tertiary services.
• Participate in North West Sector multidisciplinary team meetings and regional specialist pathways.
• Contribute to laboratory haematology, including blood-film reporting and clinical liaison with laboratory colleagues.
• Contribute to the development of advanced treatment pathways, including bispecific antibody therapies and ambulatory treatment models.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and patient-safety activity.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education and supervision.
• Participate in research and support recruitment to clinical trials where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively across NCA and with tertiary partners including MFT, The Christie and Greater Manchester HODS.
• Contribute to service redesign, workforce development and the strategic development of Clinical Haematology.

About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Details
Date posted: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
On Call: 1 in 6-8 rota
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 236-MED-MD451-26
Job locations: Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 8HD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute not simply as a clinician but as an active member of the wider service. Depending upon experience and interests, opportunities may include clinical pathway redesign, development of advanced therapies, ambulatory care, digital transformation, MDT development, quality and safety improvement, education, research and workforce planning.

The role would therefore particularly suit a consultant who wishes to practise high-quality clinical haematology while having a meaningful influence over the future development of the service.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page: https://admin.trac.jobs/admin/appman/8285152/Consultant%20careers%20%3A%3A%20Northern%20Care%20Alliance%20Careers

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Full GMC registration with the General Medical Council with a valid licence to practice
• Registration on the GMC Specialist Register CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT, or evidence of equivalence.
• Primary medical qualification (e.g. MBChB).
• MRCP and FRCPath or evidence of equivalent training and experience.
• Completion of PMETB-approved JRCPTB curriculum in Haematology or evidence of equivalence in knowledge, training and experience.

Desirable

• Postgraduate degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc.
• Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners

Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential

• Ability to interpret and report laboratory data.
• Broad knowledge and expertise in clinical haematology and general medicine.
• Experience in haematological malignancy.
• Good understanding of clinical governance.
• Evidence of good organisational and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across tertiary networks including NCA Haematology, MFT, The Christie and HODS.

Desirable

• Proven teaching abilities/Attendance at teaching course.
• Able to manage and lead change internally and within a multi-agency setting.
• Publication of research articles demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 8HD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Director, Dr Sonya Ravenscroft, Sonya.Ravenscroft@nca.nhs.uk, 01617783687

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