Important Visa Information
This position offers a certificate of sponsorship for international candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK. However, applicants must verify their eligibility for UK work permits with the employer before applying. The certificate of sponsorship is a key requirement for most visa applications, but final approval depends on various factors including the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and specific visa category.
Job Overview
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is seeking a Consultant in Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (HMDS) to join their internationally renowned team. This 8 PA (Programme Activities) position offers a unique opportunity to work at one of Europe’s largest specialist Haematopathology laboratories serving a population of 6 million across the North of England. The post comes with a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates.
About the Organisation
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe with a budget of £1.1 billion. With 20,000 staff, the trust sees and treats over 1,500,000 people annually across 2,000 beds and outpatient settings. They operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites, all linked by a shared vision of providing the best specialist and integrated care.
The trust operates based on “The Leeds Way,” founded on values of being patient-centred, fair, collaborative, accountable, and empowered. Their goals include being the best for patient safety and experience, the best place to work, a centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and innovation, offering seamless integrated care, and maintaining financial sustainability.
Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will play a full part in the provision of the diagnostic service, including support of multi-disciplinary teams across the region. They will be expected to contribute fully to the research and development plan for the department, offering opportunities to develop personal research and clinical interests.
The post holder will work within an experienced team of around 100 staff, including 7 consultants and 6 consultant and principal grade clinical scientists. The department processes greater than 40,000 specimens per year, with responsibilities including the final reporting of specimens received within the laboratory (bone marrow, peripheral blood, and lymph node biopsies being the most common specimen categories), provision of specialist advice on diagnostic problems, and participation in haematology multi-disciplinary team meetings.
The Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service has excellent facilities for flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics, immunohistology, and informatics. The appointed person will have full access to all these specialised services and will be expected to develop an area of specialist diagnostic expertise complementary with other team members.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: MB BS or equivalent qualification; full GMC Registration with a license to practice; eligibility to work in the UK; up to date and fit to practice safely.
Desirable: Relevant higher degree.
Experience
Essential: Must demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the laboratory diagnosis of haematological malignancy and related disorders; specifically, must demonstrate higher subspecialty training in haematopathology; evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential: Should have completed a recognised training programme in either Haematology or Histopathology; evidence of the ability to carry out medical research; experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors; experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable: Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff; previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential: Understanding of current issues in the NHS; well organised and skilled in good time management; effective interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and work within a team.
Desirable: Attendance at recognised management course.
Working Arrangements
This is a permanent, part-time position with flexible working arrangements. The post is 8 PA (Programme Activities) per week, and consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. The successful candidate will be based at St. James’s University Hospital in Leeds.
Research and Development Opportunities
The Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service has an active programme of research and development across many areas, including involvement in national and international clinical trials. A major priority is developing diagnostic platforms to support precision medicine, with several initiatives underway. The post offers many opportunities for career development and involvement in research and innovation.
The successful candidate will be part of a large and established consultant group delivering the full breadth of haematology services across Yorkshire and beyond with extensive research activity. The title of Honorary Senior Lecturer at Leeds University Medical School will also be offered to the successful candidate.
Interview Process
If shortlisted, candidates will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on “The opportunities and challenges of an integrated haematopathology service.” Interviews will be held on Tuesday 18 November 2025.
Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 per year (dependent on experience and qualifications). In addition to the financial package, the successful candidate will benefit from working in an internationally renowned service with excellent facilities and opportunities for professional development and research.
Employer Details
Employer: Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address: St. James’s University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF
Website: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/
Contact Information
For questions about the job, please contact:
Name: Dr Catherine Cargo (Lead Clinician)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01132067963
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please follow the application process through the NHS Jobs website. The application instructions are: Apply via NHS Jobs website.
For international applicants:
- Verify your eligibility for a UK work permit with the employer before applying
- Ensure you have all required documentation including proof of qualifications, English language proficiency, and professional registration
- Prepare a comprehensive CV highlighting relevant experience in haematopathology
- Be prepared to discuss visa requirements during the interview process
- Contact Dr Catherine Cargo directly if you have specific questions about visa sponsorship
Additional Information
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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please visit the NHS Careers website.
Supporting Documents
The following supporting documents are available for download:
- Job Description (PDF, 278 KB)
- Person Specification (PDF, 136 KB)
- Further Information (PDF, 121 KB)
Privacy Notice
For information on how your data will be used, please read Leeds Teaching Hospitals’ privacy notice: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/privacy/
Equal Opportunities
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. They are particularly keen to increase the proportion of staff from black and minority ethnic communities.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 16 October 2025. Early applications are encouraged as the position may be filled before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
