Consultant in Haematology (Lymphoid Disorders and Cellular Therapy)

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Haematology (with a specialist interest in Lymphoid Disorders and Cellular Therapy) 10 PAs. The successful candidate will help to deliver care for patients with haematological cancer and those undergoing cellular therapies including CAR-T and stem cell transplantation. The post also has a specific focus on lymphoid disorders including acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. There is the opportunity to take on the lead for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia with the department, if appropriate. The post holder will take part in the haemato-oncology on call out of hours rota and the inpatient attending service., You will be fully registered with the GMC and ideally have a CCT in Haematology or be within six months of award of CCT at the time of interview. Applications are welcomed from those unable to work full time for personal reasons or those wishing to job-share.

As part of our commitment to supporting the medical workforce in the part they play in delivering an excellent caring service to patients, all newly appointed Consultants attend our five-day Consultant Development programme within a year of joining the Trust. Leadership is a key requirement of doctors' professional work and this innovative programme is designed to support Consultants to hone the leadership and management skills they need to succeed at CUH

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Strong links exist between the Clinical Service, the Academic Department and the Haemato-Oncology Diagnostic Service in Cambridge and there are numerous teaching and research opportunities throughout the department including an active clinical trials portfolio. The post will currently be based full time in Addenbrooke's which is at the heart of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, the largest centre for biomedical research in Europe. CUH has been an NHS commissioned CAR-T centre since 2020, and there is an active cellular therapy trials portfolio.