James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant Haematologist to join our established and supportive Haematology team.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-quality, patient-focused service within a rapidly developing Trust that is committed to innovation, clinical excellence, education, and research. We are looking for a consultant who shares our values and is passionate about delivering outstanding care to patients across Norfolk and Waveney.
Located on the beautiful east coast of Norfolk, the Trust offers an excellent work-life balance, access to stunning coastal scenery, and strong regional links with specialist centres including Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.
This is asubstantive 1.0 WTE Consultant Haematologist post comprising 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), based at James Paget University Hospital.
- Full-time position working Monday to Friday
- 10 PA contract in the first instance
- Additional PAs may be available by mutual agreement
- Participation in the consultant on-call rota, currently 1:5, with prospective cover arrangements
- Out-of-hours on-call commitment covering periods outside Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00
The final job plan will be agreed with the Clinical Lead within three months of appointment, taking into account the successful candidate's experience, specialist interests, and service requirements.
The Haematology Department provides a Level 2B BCSH-compliant service and delivers comprehensive care across a wide range of malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions.
The department is actively involved in National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and cancer research studies, supported by a dedicated Clinical Trials team and specialist research nursing support.
Multidisciplinary WorkingThe service maintains strong regional partnerships through:
- Twice-weekly MDT meetings with Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
- Monthly specialist MDT teleconferences with Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge
- Close collaborative working for autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplant pathways
The successful candidate will:
- Deliver high-quality inpatient and outpatient haematology care.
- Participate in the consultant on-call service.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of malignant and non-malignant haematology services.
- Provide specialist advice to hospital colleagues and primary care clinicians.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and regional specialist networks.
- Support clinical governance, audit, service improvement, and research activities.
- Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Contribute to the education and supervision of specialty trainees and other healthcare professionals.
- Work collaboratively with nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, and allied health professional colleagues.
At JPUH, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our supportive culture and commitment to developing our staff throughout their careers.
As part of our team, you will benefit from:
- A welcoming and collaborative consultant body
- Strong links with regional tertiary haematology centres
- Opportunities to participate in clinical research and trials
- Dedicated administrative and secretarial support
- Modern facilities including an expanded day treatment centre
- Educational and leadership development opportunities
- A Trust committed to innovation, improvement, and staff wellbeing