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King’s Haematology Research Unit (HRU) currently maintains a flourishing and rapidly expanding Clinical Trials Portfolio covering a range of haematological diseases including Haemato-Oncology, Red Cell Haematology and Coagulation disorders. The postholder will provide medical support to the Consultants within the Plasma Cell Disorders Service (PCD) in order to provide a comprehensive Clinical Trials Service. The postholder will integrate with the Haematology Multidisciplinary team and existing Trials Coordinators to supervise all clinical and administrative aspects of the PCD Trials Portfolio.
- Routine management of PCD patients entered into clinical trials (including CART and bispecific monoclonal antibody immunotherapy trials) at King’s
- Participation in PCD Outpatient clinics including MGUS clinic
- Attend multidisciplinary meetings such as histology and radiology meetings
- Liaison with district haematology colleagues
- Participation in research
- Limited medical cover of private PCD patients
- Perform bone marrow biopsies
Main duties of the job
Research Management
Clinical Practice
Education & Professional Leadership
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
King’s Haematology Research Unit (HRU) currently maintains a flourishing and rapidly expanding Clinical Trials Portfolio covering a range of haematological diseases including Haemato-Oncology, Red Cell Haematology and Coagulation disorders. The postholder will provide medical support to the Consultants within the Plasma Cell Disorders Service (PCD) in order to provide a comprehensive Clinical Trials Service. The postholder will integrate with the Haematology Multidisciplinary team and existing Trials Coordinators to supervise all clinical and administrative aspects of the PCD Trials Portfolio.
- Routine management of PCD patients entered into clinical trials (including CART and bispecific monoclonal antibody immunotherapy trials) at King’s
- Participation in PCD Outpatient clinics including MGUS clinic
- Attend multidisciplinary meetings such as histology and radiology meetings
- Liaison with district haematology colleagues
- Participation in research
- Limited medical cover of private PCD patients
- Perform bone marrow biopsies
Person specification
Essential
Essential
- Eligible for registration GMC
- MRCP (or equivalent)
- Substantial experience in general medicine and haemato-oncology
- Previous experience in plasma cell disorders
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
- Ability to prioritise and organise clinical need
- Ability to organise oneself & own work
- Evidence of participation and active involvement in an audit project
- Experience and ability to work in multi professional teams (please attach TO2)
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Shows awareness of own limitations
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- The ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate the ability to produce legible notes
- The ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Empathise with patients and work co-operatively with others
- Uses a non-judgemental approach to patients and colleagues
- Able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances
- Able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self-aware
- Is well prepared, shows self discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines
- Displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality
- Evidence of teaching experience; involvement in organised teaching
- Meets professional health requirements
Desirable
- GCP (within 2 years)
- Clinical Trials experience
- Previous experience of managing patients undergoing treatment with bispecific monoclonal antibodies and CAR-T cell therapy
- Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints; mgmt/financial awareness exp of committee work
- Information technology skills
- Academic prizes and honours
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine
- Demonstrate use of evidence-informed practice
- Shows initiative / drive / enthusiasm (self starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative
- Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different grps/teaching methods
- Proficient in BM biopsies
- Previous publications
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This advert is for Clinical Research Fellow Plasma Cell Disorders with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Junior Medical doctor Haematology role. The advertised salary is £76,582 per annum plus London Weighting Allowance. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (FTC). The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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