Consultant Haematologist with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Note
This position includes a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates. However, applicants must verify their visa eligibility directly with the employer as requirements may vary based on individual circumstances.
Job Details
Job Title: Consultant Haematologist
Company: Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Location: St Mary’s Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO305TG
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Reference Number: 470-25-0080-NS-TJ
Date Posted: 07 October 2025
Application Deadline: 15 February 2026
About the Position
St. Mary’s NHS Trust on the Isle of Wight offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Consultant Haematologist to contribute to our high-quality Haematology and Blood Transfusion services, working towards UKAS accreditation. We are a supportive team passionate about excellent patient CARE (Compassion, Accountable, Respect, Everyone counts). Flexible working to support your work-life balance is strongly encouraged.
Main Duties
The successful candidate will play a key role in our comprehensive clinical haematology, haemato-oncology, and blood transfusion service. Your responsibilities will include providing comprehensive clinical haematology care (inpatient, outpatient, day case), offering expert advice on haematology results and transfusion, reviewing blood films, and participating in clinical governance.
You will share in a 1 in 4 on-call rota with Southampton colleagues and contribute to teaching, training, research, and the ongoing development of specialist services and blood transfusion practices.
Why Choose a Career with Us?
We encourage and support the development of special professional interests that enhance our departmental work. There are opportunities to build educational and academic connections with mainland Trusts, particularly in Southampton.
We actively consider extended days, compressed hours, and part-time arrangements to support your lifestyle. You will make a real impact by contributing to excellent patient care within a Trust that values inclusion and diversity.
Island Life Benefits
The Isle of Wight offers a unique and enriching lifestyle with stunning natural beauty, including breathtaking coastlines and picturesque countryside right outside your door. Enjoy convenient mainland access with quick ferry links to Portsmouth and Southampton (from just 10 minutes), with London reachable in 90 minutes by rail.
As an employee, you will benefit from comprehensive employee benefits, including an onsite nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, local discounts, and the opportunity to hire our Trust’s beach hut.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Full registration and licence to practise with the GMC and be on the Specialist Register in Haematology (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview).
UK trained applicants 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.
Non-UK trained applicants will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
Desirable Qualifications
MRCPCH or evidence of equivalent qualification
Evidence of a special interest that complements those of other consultants in the department.
Certificate of Sponsorship Information
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.
Please note that from 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must 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 Requirements
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website and search for reference number 470-25-0080-NS-TJ. The application process requires you to provide details of your qualifications, experience, and supporting documents.
International applicants should ensure they have all required documentation ready, including proof of GMC registration, evidence of CCT or equivalent, and any required criminal record certificates from countries where you have resided.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact:
Name: Nicola Cooper (Operations Manager)
Email: nicola.cooper28@nhs.net
Phone: Not provided
Employer Details
Employer Name: Isle of Wight NHS Trust
Address: St Mary’s Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO305TG
Website: https://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (opens in a new tab)
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Supporting Documents
The following supporting documents are available for download:
- JD-Consultant Haematology.pdf (PDF, 752 KB)
- Person Specification.pdf (PDF, 272 KB)
International Candidate Support
We welcome applications from international candidates and are pleased to offer a certificate of sponsorship for eligible applicants. Our team is committed to supporting international staff with relocation and settling into life on the Isle of Wight.
The Isle of Wight provides an exceptional quality of life with a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and a safe environment. Many of our international staff have reported high levels of satisfaction with both their professional and personal lives on the island.