Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is looking to appoint two enthusiastic, forward-thinking Consultant Haematologists.

Based at Queen Alexandra Hospital, the Trust has a vision to be recognised as a world-class hospital, leading the field through innovative healthcare solutions, focusing on the best outcomes for our patients, delivered in a safe, caring, and inspiring environment. This post sits within the Regional Cancer Centre, a newly formed care group which has developed in recognition of the expansion of cancer services provided by the Trust. There are opportunities for Clinicians in leadership and management roles alongside clinical roles. The department is well supported by five Specialist Nurses, in addition to three anti-coagulation Nurses. There are also five Specialist Trainees from the Wessex training programme.

The department has an excellent record of participation in clinical trials and benefits from the support of a dedicated research team.

All applicants must have full registration with the GMC and be a holder of the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent or be within six months of the award of the CCT or equivalent on the date of interview. Candidates wishing to work part time or job share will also be considered. Modification of the job content and sub specialisation can be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with the Haematology team.

These are new whole-time posts. The successful candidate will join an established and enthusiastic team of eight Consultants and is expected to be broadly skilled and to take part in clinical and laboratory duties. This is a 11 PA post; applicants wishing to work less than full time are most welcome to discuss their requirements.

Please contact Dr Charles Alderman - [email protected] or phone 02392 286000 Ext 6311 for informal discussion or further information.

See attached Job Description, Job Plan, Additional Department Info

Interview Date: 6th June 2025

Qualifications

• Full and Specialist Registration with a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for Registration within six months of interview.
• MRCP or show evidence of equivalent qualification.
• FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification.
• Higher professional training in Haematology.

Clinical Experience

• Applicants that are UK trained, they 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.

Clinical Skills

• Demonstrable experience in managing laboratory and clinical haematology cases.
• Understanding of clinical risk management.

Knowledge

• Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge
• Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice
• IT skills
• Effective, confident presentation ability
• Experience in and outside speciality

Other

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Publications
• Prizes and honours
• Logical thinking, problem solving and decision making

The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.   

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.