Job summary
We are seeking an exceptional full time Haematology Consultant (10 Programmed Activities) to join our highly specialised Myeloma and Plasma Cell Disorders Service. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a rapidly expanding NHS service and research programme, delivering cutting edge therapies to patients across the North West, North Wales and beyond.
As a Myeloma UK Centre of Excellence, our service offers an exciting environment for innovation within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team. The Christie's Haematology Department is a JACIE accredited centre providing Stem Cell Transplantation, CART and other immunotherapies, with a strong track record in advanced biological treatments.
This post also offers the chance to introduce and develop emergent myeloma treatments, supporting significant planned growth in the myeloma service. There is also a supra-regional interest in Castleman's disease, in POEMS and other overlap syndromes. The Christie's main site is currently the sole initiating centre for bispecific therapies for a population of approximately 1.5 million people. We anticipate and are strategically planning for a substantial expansion of available treatments over the coming years.
The post will involve phase 2a and 3 clinical trials in myeloma and with potential for investigator-initiated studies and also will interface closely with our early phase research team.An Advisory Appointment Committee (AAC) Panel has been set for 22nd April 2026.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Haematology Department, you will:
Provide consultant-level leadership in the development and delivery of the Myeloma service.
Act as a core member of the Myeloma MDT, collaborating with expert colleagues across haematology, oncology, pharmacy, nursing, and allied health.
Support the autologous stem cell transplant programme for Myeloma and plasma cell disorders.
Expand and deliver a robust portfolio of phase 2-4 clinical trials for myeloma and related disorders, working closely with the Early Phase Trials Unit and clinician scientists within the MCRC.
Contribute to the development of CNS- and pharmacist-led services.Deliver three clinics (including research, new/transplant and review/therapy) per week in conjunction with other members of the myeloma service.
Support The Chrisie Haematology MDT, covering a population greater than 1.5 million.
Participate in the consultant attending rota for inpatient services and the out-of-hours on-call rota.
Provide occasional laboratory cover, including blood film reporting support.
Serve as Lead Consultant for Blood Transfusion, chairing the Hospital Transfusion Team and contributing to the Hospital Transfusion Committee.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review attached Job Description and Person specification (JD&PS) for a full detail job description and Main responsibilities.
Job Plan Timetable
The timetable below is indicative and will be confirmed on commencement in post.
It is the requirement of the Trust that all new consultant colleagues must have 0.25 SPAs within their job plan to support Trust appraisal and supervision requirements. This can either be as appraiser or a supervisor for medical staff or Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP).
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
SPA/Admin
Clinical Admin
New patient Clinic
SCT reviews
Ward Round
Follow-up Clinic
PM
SRFT MDT/Admin
Potential Research Clinic
Christie MDT
Departmental meetings/CPD
Patient Admin
NB This timetable is indicative
Job Plan PA Summary
Total PAs Direct Clinical Care (DCC)
7.5
Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) (including 1.5 core SPA)
2.5
Supervision role (minimum 0.25 must be allocated)
0.25
Total Programmed Activities (PAs)
10
On call Commitments
This role does require participation in the on-call rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review attached Job Description and Person specification (JD&PS) for a full detail job description and Main responsibilities.
Job Plan Timetable
The timetable below is indicative and will be confirmed on commencement in post.
It is the requirement of the Trust that all new consultant colleagues must have 0.25 SPAs within their job plan to support Trust appraisal and supervision requirements. This can either be as appraiser or a supervisor for medical staff or Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACP).
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
AM
SPA/Admin
Clinical Admin
New patient Clinic
SCT reviews
Ward Round
Follow-up Clinic
PM
SRFT MDT/Admin
Potential Research Clinic
Christie MDT
Departmental meetings/CPD
Patient Admin
NB This timetable is indicative
Job Plan PA Summary
Total PAs Direct Clinical Care (DCC)
7.5
Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) (including 1.5 core SPA)
2.5
Supervision role (minimum 0.25 must be allocated)
0.25
Total Programmed Activities (PAs)
10
On call Commitments
This role does require participation in the on-call rota.
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- FRCP / MRCP or equivalent AND FRCPath or equivalent
- 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 CCT
- Experience of teaching/training
Desirable
- Additional research &/or teaching qualification MD PhD
- Management Training
- Experience of recent and current research and or relevant publications.
Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching/training
- Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview Evidence of training and expertise in clinical and laboratory Haematology
Desirable
- Experience of recent and current research and or relevant publications.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience and knowledge in: General Haematology Blood Transfusion & Coagulation Malignant Haematology.
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances.
- Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice.
- Evidence of clinical leadership and people management skills.
- Ensure delivery of a quality service Able to implement policies and plans
- Effectively review and allocate resources
- Review and manage progress
- Clear understanding of performance management and supports a performance culture
- Accountable for performance of self and others
- Empowers others to take responsibility
- Able to develop and recognise the performance of others
Desirable
- Attendance at 'Teaching for Teachers' or similar course
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Can own/commit to shared goals Can build effective teams and partnerships Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the department.
- Flexible and adaptable to change Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff Is comfortable dealing with People
Personal Skills
Essential
- Can own/commit to shared goals Can build effective teams and partnerships
- Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the department.
- Flexible and adaptable to change Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff Is comfortable dealing with People
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Awareness of personal limitations.
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- FRCP / MRCP or equivalent AND FRCPath or equivalent
- 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 CCT
- Experience of teaching/training
Desirable
- Additional research &/or teaching qualification MD PhD
- Management Training
- Experience of recent and current research and or relevant publications.
Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching/training
- Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview Evidence of training and expertise in clinical and laboratory Haematology
Desirable
- Experience of recent and current research and or relevant publications.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience and knowledge in: General Haematology Blood Transfusion & Coagulation Malignant Haematology.
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development and keeps up to date with medical advances.
- Knowledge and appreciation of the core legal, ethical and political issues which govern medical practice.
- Evidence of clinical leadership and people management skills.
- Ensure delivery of a quality service Able to implement policies and plans
- Effectively review and allocate resources
- Review and manage progress
- Clear understanding of performance management and supports a performance culture
- Accountable for performance of self and others
- Empowers others to take responsibility
- Able to develop and recognise the performance of others
Desirable
- Attendance at 'Teaching for Teachers' or similar course
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Can own/commit to shared goals Can build effective teams and partnerships Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the department.
- Flexible and adaptable to change Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff Is comfortable dealing with People
Personal Skills
Essential
- Can own/commit to shared goals Can build effective teams and partnerships
- Flexibility, commitment and compatibility with colleagues and multidisciplinary staff in the department.
- Flexible and adaptable to change Acts with integrity - honest and trustworthy towards both patients and staff Is comfortable dealing with People
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Awareness of personal limitations.
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.
Applications 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).
Additional information
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.
Applications 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).
