Consultant Hematology-Oncology

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders and solid organ malignancies.

• Diagnose and manage haematological malignancies, including acute and chronic leukaemia, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and other lymphoproliferative disorders.

• Evaluate and manage myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloproliferative neoplasms, and other complex bone marrow disorders.

• Diagnose and manage benign haematological conditions, including iron deficiency anaemia, haemolytic anaemia, aplastic anaemia, and other red blood cell disorders.

• Assess and manage thrombocytopenia, thrombocytosis, neutropenia, and other abnormalities affecting blood cell production and function.

• Diagnose and manage bleeding and thrombotic disorders, including coagulation abnormalities, venous thromboembolism, and other haemostatic conditions.

• Evaluate and manage patients with inherited and acquired haematological disorders, including haemoglobinopathies and other complex blood diseases.

• Diagnose and manage solid organ malignancies, including breast, lung, colorectal, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and other cancers within the physician's clinical expertise.

• Conduct comprehensive oncological assessments, including cancer staging, risk stratification, and evaluation of disease progression.

• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans based on clinical findings, histopathology, molecular testing, disease stage, and evidence-based guidelines.

• Prescribe, administer through established treatment services, and monitor systemic anticancer therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, and other appropriate treatments.

• Assess patient suitability for different anticancer treatment approaches based on tumour characteristics, molecular profiles, performance status, and comorbidities.

• Monitor treatment response, medication-related adverse effects, disease progression, and long-term clinical outcomes.

• Recognise and manage complications associated with systemic anticancer treatments, including myelosuppression, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and treatment-related organ toxicity.

• Diagnose and manage febrile neutropenia, tumour lysis syndrome, hypercalcaemia of malignancy, and other oncological emergencies.

• Assess and manage patients with severe anaemia, bleeding complications, and other urgent haematological conditions.

• Perform bone marrow aspiration and biopsy and interpret findings in collaboration with haematopathology teams, within approved clinical privileges.

• Interpret complete blood counts, peripheral blood smears, coagulation profiles, bone marrow studies, and other specialised haematological investigations.

• Interpret relevant diagnostic investigations, including flow cytometry, cytogenetics, molecular testing, immunophenotyping, and histopathology reports.

• Evaluate and interpret oncological imaging, including CT, MRI, PET/CT, and other appropriate investigations in collaboration with radiologists.

• Coordinate appropriate blood product transfusions and provide specialist guidance on transfusion-related complications.

• Assess patients requiring haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and coordinate referral, preparation, or follow-up with specialised transplant teams.

• Evaluate patients for advanced cellular therapies, including CAR T-cell therapy, where clinically indicated and available through appropriately accredited services.

• Participate in the management of patients receiving high-dose chemotherapy and other intensive haematological treatments within the facility's approved scope of practice.

• Provide long-term management and surveillance for patients with chronic haematological malignancies and other blood disorders.

• Assess and manage cancer recurrence, refractory disease, and treatment-resistant malignancies, coordinating appropriate second-line or advanced therapies.

• Participate in multidisciplinary tumour board meetings and haematology case discussions to develop comprehensive treatment strategies.

• Collaborate with radiation oncologists, surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, transplant specialists, and other healthcare professionals.

• Coordinate supportive care, including infection prevention, nutritional support, pain management, and symptom control for patients undergoing cancer treatment.

• Collaborate with palliative care teams to provide comprehensive symptom management and supportive treatment for patients with advanced malignancies.

• Provide comprehensive counselling to patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, potential complications, prognosis, and long-term disease management.

• Discuss treatment goals, expected outcomes, and shared decision-making with patients and their families.

• Assess patients for participation in appropriate clinical trials and emerging treatment programmes where available.

• Support cancer prevention, early detection, survivorship care, and long-term monitoring of treatment-related complications.

• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and compliance with hospital policies, chemotherapy safety protocols, transfusion standards, and patient safety requirements.

• Participate in clinical audits, haematology and oncology research activities, treatment outcome monitoring, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of haematology-oncology clinical protocols, chemotherapy pathways, and multidisciplinary cancer care programmes.

• Provide clinical supervision, teaching, and mentoring to junior physicians, haematology-oncology trainees, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

• Stay up to date with advances in haematology, medical oncology, molecular diagnostics, immunotherapy, targeted treatments, and evidence-based cancer care.

Qualifications

• Recognised specialist qualification in Hematology-Oncology, Haematology and Medical Oncology, or equivalent combined subspecialty training.

• Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, such as ABMS certification, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Completion of recognised specialist training in Internal Medicine, followed by advanced fellowship training or recognised subspecialty certification in Hematology and Medical Oncology.

• Minimum 5 years of post-specialisation experience, with substantial clinical experience in managing malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders and solid tumours.

• Proven clinical experience in managing leukaemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, and other complex haematological malignancies.

• Demonstrated expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of solid organ malignancies using evidence-based systemic anticancer therapies.

• Strong experience in prescribing and monitoring chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and other appropriate oncological treatments.

• Comprehensive knowledge of benign haematological disorders, including anaemia, coagulation disorders, thrombosis, and bone marrow abnormalities.

• Experience in bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, including appropriate interpretation of haematological investigations.

• Proficiency in interpreting flow cytometry, cytogenetic studies, molecular diagnostics, histopathology, and other relevant investigations.

• Experience managing acute haematological and oncological emergencies, including febrile neutropenia, tumour lysis syndrome, and severe treatment-related complications.

• Familiarity with haematopoietic stem cell transplantation, cellular therapies, and advanced haematological treatment pathways.

• Strong understanding of cancer staging, treatment selection, response assessment, and long-term oncological surveillance.

• Experience working in a tertiary hospital, specialised cancer centre, haematology-oncology department, or multidisciplinary oncology facility.

• Familiarity with international haematology and oncology guidelines, evidence-based treatment protocols, and chemotherapy safety standards.

• Proven ability to manage complex haematological and oncological cases and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP, as applicable to the position.

Required Skills

• Strong clinical expertise in haematology and medical oncology, including the management of malignant and non-malignant blood disorders and solid tumours.

• Advanced knowledge of leukaemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, bone marrow disorders, and common solid organ malignancies.

• Comprehensive understanding of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, and other systemic anticancer treatments.

• Proficiency in interpreting haematological investigations, bone marrow studies, molecular diagnostics, and oncological imaging.

• Strong knowledge of benign haematology, coagulation disorders, thrombosis, and transfusion medicine.

• Expertise in recognising and managing haematological and oncological emergencies.

• Strong diagnostic, analytical, and clinical decision-making skills in complex cancer and blood disorder cases.

• Ability to develop individualised treatment plans based on disease characteristics, molecular findings, and patient-specific considerations.

• Comprehensive understanding of treatment-related toxicities, supportive care, and long-term cancer survivorship.

• Strong knowledge of stem cell transplantation indications, advanced cellular therapies, and multidisciplinary treatment pathways.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.

• Ability to provide compassionate counselling and support patients and families facing complex haematological and oncological conditions.

• Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based cancer care, and continuous professional development.

• Ability to support clinical education, haematology-oncology service development, clinical research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, haematology-oncology experience, professional background, and the requirements of the healthcare facility.