Senior Specialist BMS in Special Haematology, Band 7

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team, in this busy, friendly department.

Gloucestershire Hospitals Foundation Trust provides countywide Haematology and Transfusion services across two major sites at Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals. We have a 24/7 service with specialisms rationalised across sites.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in the country providing high quality acute elective and specialist care for a population of more than 850,000 people. This incorporates specialist services, including haematological malignancies, for neighbouring counties and we have facilities for autologous stem cell transplantation. We support Clinical Immunology with an Immunology Laboratory within the management structure of Haematology. Overall, the department processes approximately 78,000 requests and 1.5 million tests per annum.

This exciting opportunity is for a Senior Specialist in Haematology with particular responsibility for Special Haematology. The areas of responsibility include morphology, special staining and haematological malignancies.

Participation in a 24/7 shift system including nights, lates, early and core sessions. This also includes a backup system to offer advice and cover sessions at short notice due to sickness.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Specialist in Haematology has a pivotal role in ensuring the service to clinicians and patients is of the highest quality and provided in an environment that is safe for staff and visitors. Their expert knowledge on the application of Haematology theory and methods drives continual quality improvement within the department. Specific responsibility for the areas of Special Haematology including morphology, special staining and the local element of the Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service.

About us

We are a busy, fluid environment comprising both support staff and technical staff. We are a very social group with recent activities including bowling, skittles, meals out and family walks. Staff are very inclusive and we appreciate our diversity. The days go quickly and there is always something to do!

Details

Date posted

13 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year (pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-T0706

Job locations

Trustwide (Cross County)

Gloucestershire (Gloucester and Cheltenham)

GL1 3NN

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