Job summary
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching hospitals with over 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 13,000 staff based across five main sites in South East London and Kent. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) site in Camberwell and the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley, Orpington Hospital, and some services at Beckenham Beacon and Queen Mary's Sidcup.The Trust is recognised internationally for its work in liver disease and transplantation, neurosciences, cardiac, haemato-oncology, fetal medicine, stroke, major trauma, and Emergency Department.King's is a key partner in one of London's foremost Academic Health Science Centres, King's Health Partners (KHP). KHP is one of only six Department of Health-designated AHSCs in England. It bringstogether a world-leading research-led university - King's College London - and three successful NHS Foundation Trusts: King's College Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas', and South London and Maudsley.
Main duties of the job
King's College Hospital is part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between King's College London, and Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts.
Applications are invited for doctors with suitable experience to work as full-time clinical fellows within the department of transplantation and cellular therapy. This exciting opportunity has arisen due to significant expansion with the service including the expansion of the CAR-T programme. We are looking to appoint a Fixed Term Clinical Fellow for 12 months. The role will provide significant structured training in transplantation and cellular therapy and applicants will be encouraged to develop a research project with a view to undertaking an MD/PhD.
Nationally the transplant team at King's provides one of the largest services for adult stem cell transplantation. This includes both autologous and allogeneic transplantation for a range of haematological malignancies with a specialist interest in myeloid disorders and bone marrow failure syndromes. In addition to the Clinical SCT programme, we provide donor evaluation and collection services for Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust as one of their Collection Facilities. The CAR-T programme has established the first allogeneic CAR-T trial for ALL and in January 2019 we commenced delivery of commercial autologous CAR-T products for lymphoma and ALL.
About us
King'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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for a full time post-CCT Fellowship in Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy within the Department of Haematological Medicine at Kings College Hospital Foundation Trust. This post will focus on Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellulartherapy with a view to enhancing the skills of Transplant Physicians in accordance with FACTJACIE accreditation standards. This position will be an ideal opportunity to acquire supervised supplementary training in transplantation and cellular therapy following formal specialist training inHaematology and CCT. 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 and have completed higher specialist training in haematology. A medical degreeor diploma from a recognised UK or overseas University or Institution is required. The appointee must have MRCP, MRCPath and CCT (or equivalent) is desirable. Haematology trainees within atraining programme who wish to take a year out of training will also be considered for this post if they have adequate initial experience.The appointment will be initially for a period of 1 year with the potential for renewal on an annual basis. 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 ona personal basis with the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for a full time post-CCT Fellowship in Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy within the Department of Haematological Medicine at Kings College Hospital Foundation Trust. This post will focus on Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellulartherapy with a view to enhancing the skills of Transplant Physicians in accordance with FACTJACIE accreditation standards. This position will be an ideal opportunity to acquire supervised supplementary training in transplantation and cellular therapy following formal specialist training inHaematology and CCT. 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 and have completed higher specialist training in haematology. A medical degreeor diploma from a recognised UK or overseas University or Institution is required. The appointee must have MRCP, MRCPath and CCT (or equivalent) is desirable. Haematology trainees within atraining programme who wish to take a year out of training will also be considered for this post if they have adequate initial experience.The appointment will be initially for a period of 1 year with the potential for renewal on an annual basis. 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 ona personal basis with the Trust.
Person Specification
Qualification and training
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- MB ChB or evidence of equivalent qualification
- MRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
- MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Completed higher specialist training in Haematology and CCT (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of training and experience in clinical and laboratory haematology
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service with supervision
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Broad range of IT skills
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
Communications & language skil
Essential
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
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
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Experience of supervising trainee haematologists
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principals involved in research
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in research
Person Specification
Qualification and training
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- MB ChB or evidence of equivalent qualification
- MRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
- MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Completed higher specialist training in Haematology and CCT (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of training and experience in clinical and laboratory haematology
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service with supervision
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Broad range of IT skills
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
Communications & language skil
Essential
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
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
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students
- Experience of supervising trainee haematologists
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principals involved in research
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in research
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
