Job Advert
NHS GRAMPIAN
Consultant Haematologist - CAR-T
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Post Ref No: SC241282
Applications are invited for this full time Consultant Haematology post based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. NHS Grampian is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled applicant to support its haemato-oncology and CAR-T service, which serves the whole north of Scotland.
The successful applicant will play an integral role in the success of the CAR-T and wider haemato-oncology service, therefore must have the ability to develop strong working relationships, work as part of a wide multidisciplinary team, have a positive, innovative attitude and a dedicated approach to learning. Other key roles include an active part in clinical research, teaching and training and development of the service in collaboration with colleagues.
The post holder will take part in the on-call rota for the adult Haematology service, which will be 1 in 8 with prospective cover. Duties include care of haematology inpatients in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, advice to colleagues in primary and secondary care, and cover of the Haematology laboratory.
Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required. (licence to practise must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org
Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register from date of interview.
CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) or Portfolio Pathway route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive Consultant post once CESR or Portfolio Pathway specialist registration is awarded. Those with an International Recognised Specialist Qualification approved by GMC should have a confirmed entry on the GMC Specialist Register.
Applications from doctors with appropriate specialist training and experience who are not listed on the GMC Specialist Register can be considered for a Locum Consultant post (up to 12 months) if no substantive Consultant appointment is made. Whilst in locum employment, an application to obtain a CESR or Portfolio Pathway Specialist Registration can be made to the GMC.
For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit, please contact –
Professor Mark Vickers, Service Clinical Director for Haematology-
Email: mark.vickers@nhs.scot
Dr Gavin Preston, Consultant Haematologist:
Email: gavin.preston@nhs.scot
Apply for this post by visiting apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and search for the above Ref No.
Closing date Sunday 10th May 2026.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.