Consultant in Haematology | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | Blackpool, FY3 8NR |
| Company: | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7722110/382-DOC01-26 |
Summary
Looking for that work-life balance in a stimulating & supported haematology environment?
The post will be based in Blackpool and is Monday - Friday only with no on-call commitments, to achieve a real work-life balance
Come and be a part of our regional level 3 unit, performing autologous stem cell transplants and treating complex Myeloma, Acute leukaemia and Lymphoma patients
Develop an interest in non-malignant general haematology and be willing to play a lead role in transfusion and clotting. Become involved in teaching, training & research
Live in a beautiful part of Lancashire
The successful applicants can expect:
· 10 PA basic contract working Monday - Friday
The Trust has a relocation policy and can be sent to the successful candidate.
· Support to develop an interest in Transfusion and Coagulation
We are looking to appoint a substantive consultant to complete our complement of a team of 5 consultants. You will be encouraged to develop subspeciality interest in non- malignant haematology , whilst being supported by a team of experienced colleagues.
We currently have 5 specialty Trainees, along with 2 specialty doctors in Blackpool. There is also a team of clinical scientists and nurse practitioners.
AAC Interview - Tuesday 17th March 2026.
The role will be on our JACIE accredited regional unit that treats acute leukaemia, relapsed/refractory lymphoma patients, Burkitt’s lymphoma and undertakes autologous stem cell transplants. We believe in treating as many patients as possible at home through our ambulatory chemotherapy unit, with plans to develop on-site patient accommodation to facilitate this. We have a strong track record in research and we are high recruiters to many national trials. Teaching is also our passion and involvement in teaching our specialist registrars and junior doctors, as well as medical students via our growing links with the new UCLAN Medical School, is very much encouraged.
You may be a trainee about to complete specialist training. We understand the challenges that stepping up to the first consultant job brings, and you will be fully supported in that transition. Equally well, you may be an experienced haematologist looking for that new challenge in the next phase of your working life.
Blackpool is situated on the Fylde Coast which has stunning beaches and many quaint towns and villages. There are highly desirable areas to live on the Fylde Coast and in the Ribble valley with property prices lower than in the Manchester area and we offer a generous relocation package tailored to individual circumstances. There are leading schools across the patch with excellent transport links into the Lake District, Manchester and Liverpool.
Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Feb 2026
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