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Job overview
The 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 job
Applications 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This 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 specification
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principals involved in research
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in clinical +/- laboratory haematology
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service with supervision
Desirable
- Experience working at level of clinical decision maker (ST3+ or equivalent)
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students
Desirable
- Experience of supervising resident doctors
Abilities and aptitude
Essential
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
- Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Qualification and training
Essential
- Full registration (or be eligible for)with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- MB ChB or evidence of equivalent qualification
- MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
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This advert is for Clinical Fellow with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Haematology role. The advertised salary is £67,325 on call commitment and plus London Allowance. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover). The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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