Locum Consultant in Clinical Haematology | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant in Clinical Haematology | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Employer: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Manchester, M23 9LT

Contract Type: Contract

Disability Confident: Yes

Closing Date: 25/06/2026

About this job

The Wythenshawe, Trafford, Withington & Altrincham Clinical Group (WTWA) at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dynamic Locum Consultant in Clinical Haematology to join our friendly and supportive team, based at Wythenshawe Hospital.

This is a fixed‑term locum post for 6 months, offering 6 Programmed Activities (PAs), providing high‑quality consultant‑level clinical care across WTWA haematology services.

You will join a team of three consultants, supported by Advanced Nurse Practitioners and a Ward Manager, delivering care for patients with both malignant and non‑malignant haematological disorders.

The service manages conditions including high‑ and low‑grade lymphomas, myeloma and chronic leukaemias, alongside a range of non‑malignant haematology conditions.

Chemotherapy delivery is Level 2A and MDT working is embedded within the service.

MFT is a leading centre of clinical excellence, with a strong culture of collaboration, innovation, teaching and research.

With access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and a diverse patient population, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to safe, effective and compassionate haematology care while developing your professional interests.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide consultant‑level care for patients with malignant and non‑malignant haematological disorders.
• Deliver outpatient clinics and inpatient ward cover as required within the 6 PA allocation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
• Support the haematology laboratory service where appropriate (clinical liaison, result interpretation).
• Ensure high standards of patient safety, clinical governance, and quality improvement.
• Comply with Trust policies, NICE guidance, and national haematology standards.
• Participate in the haematology on‑call rota on a pro‑rata basis, subject to service need and job plan agreement.
• Contribute to the teaching and supervision of junior medical staff, specialty trainees, and allied health‑care professionals.
• Support undergraduate and postgraduate education where appropriate.
• Participate in audit, service development, and quality improvement activities.
• Engage in appraisal, revalidation, and mandatory training requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.

Diversity and Inclusive Employment

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.

If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.