Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month Hepatitis Clinical Fellow post to strengthen the clinical and academic hepatology service at Kings College Hospital (KCH) and its network partners. The post holder will have the opportunity to develop wide experience within the department, with sessions being dedicated to clinical work (which will include outpatient clinics) with some flexible sessions to develop relevant interests. The remaining sessions could involve clinically based research with the potential to develop bespoke clinical and research interests. The post could be tailored to specific interests within Hepatology /Hepatitis. An important component of this post will be to support the specialist nationally commissioned Hepatitis Network and its integrated pathways across primary and secondary care.
The post holder will be based in King's College Hospital as part of the Hepatology Hepatitis team and will be involved in delivering high standard clinical care within Hepatitis clinical trials. The diverse patient population attending Kings Liver clinics also offers an excellent opportunity to undertake translational Hepatitis research projects or quality improvement initiatives; supported by clinical academicians within Kings College London.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be involved in fixed clinical commitments which will be determined by both their clinical training needs and the service requirements of the Liver Unit. Clinical service commitments will be tailored to the experience and clinical requirements of the clinical network but will include 3 outpatient clinics per week as well as involvement in MDTs and clinical governance, and will complement to an extent a research project/ interest.
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£1.8 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 Reach is 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
Please see Job Description document for full outline of roles and responsibilities.
- Work together with other colleagues to provide a comprehensive and effective service for our patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.
- Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the Trust in such hospital, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
- Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
- Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.
- Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.
- Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments as agreed with the Care Group management team.
- Contribute to the units' research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
- Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
- Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
- Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description document for full outline of roles and responsibilities.
- Work together with other colleagues to provide a comprehensive and effective service for our patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.
- Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the Trust in such hospital, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
- Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
- Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.
- Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.
- Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments as agreed with the Care Group management team.
- Contribute to the units' research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
- Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
- Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
- Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registrable medical qualification
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full Registration with GMC
Desirable
Training and experience
Essential
- Previous experience in NHS environment
- Registrar or equivalent training in Hepatology, or post core CMT internal Medicine
Desirable
- Research experience- Hepatology, Liver Transplant, GCP training
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of medical audit and undertaken audit projects
Research and publications
Essential
- Understanding or the concept of research, understanding of research governance and ethics.
Desirable
- Previous involvement in research projects and published in peer reviewed journals.
Personal skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
- Professional attitude towards work; reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
Teaching
Desirable
- Experience of under-graduate teaching
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registrable medical qualification
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full Registration with GMC
Desirable
Training and experience
Essential
- Previous experience in NHS environment
- Registrar or equivalent training in Hepatology, or post core CMT internal Medicine
Desirable
- Research experience- Hepatology, Liver Transplant, GCP training
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of medical audit and undertaken audit projects
Research and publications
Essential
- Understanding or the concept of research, understanding of research governance and ethics.
Desirable
- Previous involvement in research projects and published in peer reviewed journals.
Personal skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
- Professional attitude towards work; reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
Teaching
Desirable
- Experience of under-graduate teaching
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).
