Consultant Haematologist with certificate of sponsorship to the UK

Visa Note

While this employer offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible candidates, applicants must verify their eligibility to work in the UK directly with the employer. International candidates should confirm visa requirements, sponsorship details, and any additional documentation needed with the hiring team before applying.

Job Details

Company: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Trustwide

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year

Schedule: Full-time

Employment Type: Permanent

Language: English

Education: Not provided

Experience: Qualifications

Essential Qualification: Not provided

Desirable Qualification: Not provided

Essential Experience: *GMC Registration with licence to practice

Contact: Manoj Raghavan (Hiring Manager)

Email: Manoj.Raghavan@uhb.nhs.uk

Phone: Not provided

Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer Website: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm

Application Deadline: The closing date is 28 February 2026

Job Summary

University Hospitals Birmingham Foundation Trust (UHB) is recruiting a haematology consultant, specialising in myeloid malignancies and allogeneic stem cell transplantation to join their dynamic team. The successful post holder will join an innovative and supportive team of consultant haematologists and clinical academics focussed on delivering specialist haematology care and transformational academic research for one of the largest trusts in the UK.

The successful candidate will work within a team comprising of dedicated speciality doctors, resident doctors, specialist nurses, nurses, advanced clinical practitioners, physician associates, clinical psychologists, pharmacists, therapists, administrative, data and quality teams.

UHB Haematology Service delivers tertiary specialised services including Level 3 & 4 stem cell transplantation, CAR-T cell therapy, gene-edited stem cell therapy, teenage and young adult (TYA) cancer care, full therapeutic apheresis/plasma exchange services including in house extracorporeal photopheresis, a specialist integrated haematological malignancy diagnostic service (known as MIRHO), the regional comprehensive haemophilia centre including provision of gene therapy and TTP care.

Inpatient care is based at QEHB, which has more than 60 inpatient beds along with the dedicated Young Persons Unit for TYA care. Outpatient services include ambulatory and day unit provision of chemotherapy, cellular therapy and other haematological treatments, providing comprehensive care for patients with various haematological conditions.

Main Duties of the Job

BCCTT performed more than 330 cellular therapies in 2024, of which 119 were allogeneic stem cell transplants. The new appointee will join this integrated team delivering complex therapies including stem cell transplantation for patients from the West Midlands with myeloid malignancies.

A regional myeloid MDT complements our internal haematology and transplant MDTs and this represents an excellent opportunity for the appointee to contribute to the regions approach to myeloid malignancies. The appointee will also have opportunities to directly contribute to the quality and strategy of BCCTT which successfully received JACIE reaccreditation March 2024.

Clinical responsibilities will focus on the management of patients with myeloid malignancies including AML, MDS, myeloproliferative conditions and bone marrow failure syndromes. The ideal candidate should also have knowledge and experience of the delivery of stem cell transplantation and post-transplant care, including management of transplant complications.

Inpatient services will be based at BCCTT, which is classified as a BCSH level 4 and CAR-T facility and maintains JACIE accreditation as a clinical and collection facility. Outpatient services are coordinated through the Centre for Clinical Haematology (CCH), which serves as the day case, apheresis/ECP, outpatient facility at QEH.

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people.

As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

The Centre for Clinical Haematology (CCH) is the day case, apheresis/ECP, outpatient facility at QEH, refurbished in 2018. CCH co-locates clinical and research staff from the NHS and University of Birmingham. The IMPACT and TAP national trials programme is based in CCH, offering opportunities for research and academic development.

Our commitment to excellence in patient care and research provides an environment where medical professionals can develop their careers while making a significant impact on the treatment of haematological conditions. We offer comprehensive support for professional development and career progression.

Person Specification

Qualifications – Essential:

• GMC Registration with licence to practice
• MRCP
• CCT in haematology
• MBChB
• FRCPath

Key Skills

Communication and Relationship Skills:

• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills with patients, relatives and members of the clinical team
• Ability to gain confidence and trust
• Positive contribution to MDTs
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients and their families

Analytical and Judgemental Skills:

• Broad experience and understanding of haematology
• Specialist non-malignant and general haematology sub speciality experience
• Ability to cope with pressure
• Ability to respond to change
• Conscientious and hardworking

Planning and Organising Skills:

• Flexibility in working pattern

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer Name: University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address:

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer’s Website: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm

How to Apply

Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website.

International Applicants Checklist:

• Verify visa eligibility with the employer before applying
• Gather required professional documentation including GMC registration, MRCP, CCT in haematology, MBChB, and FRCPath
• Prepare criminal record certificates from any country where you have resided for 12+ months in the past 10 years
• Contact the hiring manager directly at Manoj.Raghavan@uhb.nhs.uk with any questions about sponsorship
• Ensure you have current UK professional registration where applicable
• Prepare a comprehensive CV highlighting experience in myeloid malignancies and stem cell transplantation
• Include details of any research interests or publications in your application

Additional Information

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

The trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and actively encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are particularly keen to attract talented individuals who can contribute to our inclusive and diverse workplace culture.

Successful candidates will have access to comprehensive professional development opportunities, including participation in national trials programmes and research initiatives. The Centre for Clinical Haematology provides an excellent environment for both clinical practice and academic advancement.

The trust offers a supportive working environment with opportunities for flexible working arrangements where possible. We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are committed to supporting our staff in achieving this.

All applications will be considered on merit, and the trust is committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

For informal discussions about this post, please contact Manoj Raghavan at Manoj.Raghavan@uhb.nhs.uk. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, we may only contact shortlisted candidates.

The post is subject to the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any appointment will be subject to a satisfactory criminal records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Reference number for this position is 304-KDA-109546. Please quote this reference in all correspondence.

Further information about UHB can be found on our website at https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm. For privacy information, please visit https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/privacy-notice/.