Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen to appoint a 1.0 WTE NHS Consultant to support, deliver and develop the Advanced Cellular Therapies service as part of the Oxford Clinical Haematology Department based at the Churchill Hospital. This is to cover maternity leave. This post supports the delivery of high-quality diagnostics and therapeutics for patients requiring CAR T-cell therapy. This post forms part of an established multidisciplinary team of clinicians, nurses, pharmacists, other allied health professionals providing, transplantation, cellular therapy, a broad range of clinical trials for Oxfordshire and tertiary services to patients living in Thames Valley.
The role joins a team of consultants and specialist nurses developing and providing a world class, innovative, patient focused haematology service. The appointee will be expected to participate in the on-call rota and may be required to work on any other site as required by the OUH Trust in the future.
Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will lead the CAR T-cell Therapy service, contributing to the development and delivery of both the inpatient and outpatient service. They will work with Consultant Haematologists and the wider clinical team to deliver NHS-commissioned CAR T-cell therapy. A critical component of this role is to lead the process for ongoing training and education of staff. They will also be expected to develop a leading portfolio of CAR T (and other cellular therapy) clinical trials to ensure equal access to new therapies for patients within the catchment area.
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DetailsDate posted: 14 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 321-SUWON-MS-8235645-S1
Job locations: Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Oxford, OX3 7LE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description and person specification for more details.
Candidates are highly recommended to visit the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Haematology Department and hospital and are invited to contact Dr Joe Browning (Haematology Clinical Lead) and Professor Ronjon Chakraverty (University of Oxford Academic Lead for Advanced Cellular Therapeutics).
Person SpecificationProfessional Qualifications- Essential: Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians or evidence of equivalent qualification; Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or evidence of equivalent qualification; Full registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Desirable: PhD/MD
Professional training- Desirable: Holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. OR evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Clinical Experience- Essential: Specific experience in Advanced Cellular Therapies and knowledge of JACIE requirements. Experience in either Lymphoid or Plasma cell dyscrasia management. Sound knowledge base in general haematology to allow participation in the ward attending and on-call rotas
Level of Responsibility- Essential: Can demonstrate ability to work independently and take accountability for own actions.
- Desirable: Consultant level management responsibility
Skills and attributes- Essential: Ability to work in a team, taking personal responsibility and delegating appropriately
- Basic understanding of healthcare funding streams and commissioning
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work well with others, including lab staff, clinical colleagues, and researchers
- Good written and verbal communication skills with colleagues and patients
- Ability to teach and train colleagues within the clinical environment
- Understanding of clinical governance as applied to the delivery of clinical services
- Experience of participating in clinical research; direct experience of undertaking laboratory or clinical research; publication in peer reviewed journal
- Desirable: Assistance with curriculum design and/or postgraduate training days/courses
- Ability to undertake M&M reviews; assistance with investigation of incidents and SUIs
- Ability to drive (desirable but not essential)
Disclosure 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.
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UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer detailsEmployer name: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Oxford, OX3 7LE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/
For questions about the job, contact:Clinical lead for Haematology: Joe Browning, joe.browning@ouh.nhs.uk
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