Clinical Fellow in Haematology

Main area Haematology Grade Clinical Fellow Contract Fixed term: 12 months (6 - 12 months Contract) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (plus on-calls) Job ref 213-Division-A-7582534Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Town London Salary £65,048 per annum, Plus on Call & plus London allowance Salary period Yearly Closing 20/11/2025 23:59Job overviewThe King’s Haematology service satisfies all the level 4 BCSH criteria including bed numbers, isolation facilities, equipment, hospital infra-structure, laboratory services, radiotherapy, medical and nursing staffing, pharmacy facilities and support services.The department has dedicated Haemato-oncology consultants, in addition to medical and nurse transplant co-ordinators, specialist junior medical and nursing staff. The multidisciplinary team extends to all clinical specialties that are represented in the established weekly regional MDT meetings.The Department, which is the largest in South East of the UK, has an extensive referral base within the SE London, Kent, Sussex and Surrey area with more than 75% of regional referrals coming to Kings. This hub and spoke network is a model for the sharing of patient care between centre and unit.Main duties of the jobApplications are invited to work in the Department of Haematological Medicine at King’s College Hospital, for an initial period of 6 months. This is an exciting opportunity to join a centre of excellence specialising in haemato-oncology, bone marrow transplantation, haemoglobinopathy, coagulation and transfusion medicine.Our integrated haemato-oncology and transplant service has 4 dedicated wards treating all forms of haematological malignancy as well as marrow failure disorders. It carries out all forms of autologous and allogeneic transplantation and has an active cell and gene therapy program. The Department looks after approximately 1200 adults and children with Sickle Cell disease.King’s is an NHS Exemplar Centre for prevention and management of venous thromboembolism (VTE), and has a large multi-disciplinary Anticoagulation and Clinical Thrombosis Team. The Haematology medical team comprises 30 Consultant Haematologists, 1 Clinical Lecturer, 14 Specialist Registrars, 5 Senior Clinical Fellows and 11 SHOs.Working for our organisationKing’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThis post is for a full time clinical fellow (ST3+) within the Department of Haematological Medicine at King’s College Hospital Foundation Trust. This post will join the haematology specialist trainees rota.This will provide broad experience in haemato-oncology, laboratory and general haematology, haemoglobinopathy, paediatric haematology and thrombosis. This position will be an ideal opportunity to develop supervised experience in haematology, and for more experience candidates to explore an area of interest.Appointees will be expected to undertake both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, and research is encouraged.The appointee must have (or be eligible for) GMC registration. A medical degree or diploma and MRCP (or equivalent) from a recognised UK or overseas University or Institution is required.The appointment will be initially for a period of 6 months with the potential for renewal. Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for this post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust.Person specificationQualification and trainingFull registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)MB ChB or evidence of equivalent qualificationMRCP or evidence of equivalent qualificationExperienceEvidence of experience in clinical +/- laboratory haematologyAble to take responsibility for delivering service with supervisionKnowledge and skillsKnowledge and experience of relevant specialtyBroad range of IT skillsKnowledge of evidence-based practiceCommunications and language skillsAbility to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queriesClinical governance and auditUnderstanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it impliesKnowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participationParticipation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participationTeaching and trainingExperience of teaching medical studentsExperience of supervising traineesResearchKnowledge of the principals involved in researchEvidence of involvement in researchAbilities and aptitudeAbility to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff.Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, scientific, technical and managerial colleague.Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr