Job summary
King's College Hospital is seeking a dynamic, energetic Consultant with a special interest in Haemato-Oncology Diagnostics and Lymphoid Malignancies based at our Denmark Hill site.
The successful candidate will work within the multi-disciplinary Southeast Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SE-HMDS) team with a primary focus on reporting, interpreting and further developing haemato-oncology diagnostics. The post holder will work closely with the other six SE-HMDS Consultants in Haematology and Histopathology and share the reporting duties for haematological malignancies diagnostics. This will include reporting aspirates, interpreting immunophenotyping and genomics results and authorisation of integrated reports combining morphology, histopathology, immunophenotyping, cytogenetics and molecular results. The post holder will represent the HMDS in local and regional cancer MDT meetings. The post holder will play an active role in leadership, integration and development of the diagnostic repertoires and quality assurance of the laboratories, while having a significant commitment to training of junior medical and laboratory staff. Research is also actively encouraged
Main duties of the job
To provide a first class integrated diagnostic malignant haematopathology service in keeping with the recommendations of the NICE IOG document.
Work in conjunction with colleagues in SE-HMDS to drive the development and implementation of cellular pathology techniques and technologies appropriate for an ultra-specialist service.
Attend multidisciplinary meetings as a core member as requested by the clinical lead in haemato-oncology.
Together with the other members of consultant staff, contribute to clinical services within the department
Shared responsibility with the other consultant staff members for providing 24-hour, 7 day a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis (on call commitment currently 1:22)
Provide clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.
Contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trust's R&D framework.
Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.
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 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
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.
Kings 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 brings together a world-leading research-led university Kings College London and three successful NHS Foundation Trusts: Kings College Hospital, Guys and St Thomas, and South London and Maudsley.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our dedicated workforce and join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation for innovation and the desire to make a difference.
The remit of the successful candidate will be to work within the multi-disciplinary SE-HMDS team with a primary focus on reporting and further developing haemato-oncology diagnostics. The post holder will work closely with the other six SE-HMDS Consultants of Haematology and Histopathology and share the reporting duties for haematological malignancies. This will include authorisation of integrated reports combining morphology, histopathology, immunophenotyping, cytogenetics and molecular results. This post will require the successful candidate to play an active role in the leadership, integration and development of the diagnostic repertoires and quality of the departments while having a significant commitment to the research and training of junior staff.
Since its inception in 2006, and the appointment of a consultant in diagnostic haemato-oncology in 2007, there has been a rapid expansion in both the scope and volume of work
undertaken, with a doubling of the number of samples processed (see table below). The department is comprehensively equipped with three diagnostic flow cytometers, capillary DNA sequencing, microarray analysis and quantitative PCR. Several new tests have been introduced with an increasing emphasis on molecular diagnostics, and this trend will continue as new technology is introduced. As part of the NHSE Genomics strategy, a widening repertoire of test directory compliant panel tests have been developed and implemented covering lymphoid, plasma cell, myeloid and myeloproliferative neoplasms. The SE-HMDS provides genomic services for the South-East Genomic Laboratory Hub.
In addition to providing a specialised diagnostic service to the SE sector, the SE-HMDS a central role in teaching and research within Kings Health Partners. Specialist Registrars have an attachment with the SE-HMDS and gain experience of modern diagnostic haematology that is not be provided elsewhere in the network. There are several research groups in the department as well as a Human Tissue Authority (HTA) approved haemato-oncology Tissue Bank and, subject to appropriate regulatory approvals, these groups work closely with the diagnostic service. The SE-HMDS is thus central to the tripartite mission of Kings Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre namely, excellence in clinical service, teaching and research.The successful applicant will also have a specialised clinical interest in a disease area to complement existing service interests and requirements of the department.This is a full-time post providing 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) with a current on-call commitment of 1:22.The successful applicant will ensure that standards are maintained and developed through clinical audit, job planning and appraisal as well as the application of evidence-based research and national guidelines. The successful applicant must work flexibly and efficiently with colleagues and comply with the Trusts business strategy.All employees are expected to undertake work on any of the Trusts sites as required by the service. As a senior employee of the Trust, you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients.
You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent to be eligible for interview.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0-18 years), therefore 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Kings 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 brings together a world-leading research-led university Kings College London and three successful NHS Foundation Trusts: Kings College Hospital, Guys and St Thomas, and South London and Maudsley.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our dedicated workforce and join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation for innovation and the desire to make a difference.
The remit of the successful candidate will be to work within the multi-disciplinary SE-HMDS team with a primary focus on reporting and further developing haemato-oncology diagnostics. The post holder will work closely with the other six SE-HMDS Consultants of Haematology and Histopathology and share the reporting duties for haematological malignancies. This will include authorisation of integrated reports combining morphology, histopathology, immunophenotyping, cytogenetics and molecular results. This post will require the successful candidate to play an active role in the leadership, integration and development of the diagnostic repertoires and quality of the departments while having a significant commitment to the research and training of junior staff.
Since its inception in 2006, and the appointment of a consultant in diagnostic haemato-oncology in 2007, there has been a rapid expansion in both the scope and volume of work
undertaken, with a doubling of the number of samples processed (see table below). The department is comprehensively equipped with three diagnostic flow cytometers, capillary DNA sequencing, microarray analysis and quantitative PCR. Several new tests have been introduced with an increasing emphasis on molecular diagnostics, and this trend will continue as new technology is introduced. As part of the NHSE Genomics strategy, a widening repertoire of test directory compliant panel tests have been developed and implemented covering lymphoid, plasma cell, myeloid and myeloproliferative neoplasms. The SE-HMDS provides genomic services for the South-East Genomic Laboratory Hub.
In addition to providing a specialised diagnostic service to the SE sector, the SE-HMDS a central role in teaching and research within Kings Health Partners. Specialist Registrars have an attachment with the SE-HMDS and gain experience of modern diagnostic haematology that is not be provided elsewhere in the network. There are several research groups in the department as well as a Human Tissue Authority (HTA) approved haemato-oncology Tissue Bank and, subject to appropriate regulatory approvals, these groups work closely with the diagnostic service. The SE-HMDS is thus central to the tripartite mission of Kings Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre namely, excellence in clinical service, teaching and research.The successful applicant will also have a specialised clinical interest in a disease area to complement existing service interests and requirements of the department.This is a full-time post providing 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) with a current on-call commitment of 1:22.The successful applicant will ensure that standards are maintained and developed through clinical audit, job planning and appraisal as well as the application of evidence-based research and national guidelines. The successful applicant must work flexibly and efficiently with colleagues and comply with the Trusts business strategy.All employees are expected to undertake work on any of the Trusts sites as required by the service. As a senior employee of the Trust, you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients.
You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent to be eligible for interview.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0-18 years), therefore 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Higher Education
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- Full MRCP and FRCPath
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
Registration & Interview Eligibility
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC
- Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
- On the day of interview applicants must be within 6 months of CCT or be in final stages of portfolio pathway application or be fully registered on the GMC Specialist Register. Any applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of haemato-oncology diagnostics
Desirable
- Experience in lymphoma and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day-to-day organisation of services in a busy Teaching Hospital
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
- Familiar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification
Audit and Quality Improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
- Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Desirable
Research and Publications
Essential
- Experience of clinical and laboratory research.
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in haem-onc diagnostic and/or lymphoid malignancies
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications & Higher Education
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- Full MRCP and FRCPath
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)
Registration & Interview Eligibility
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC
- Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment
- On the day of interview applicants must be within 6 months of CCT or be in final stages of portfolio pathway application or be fully registered on the GMC Specialist Register. Any applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of haemato-oncology diagnostics
Desirable
- Experience in lymphoma and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day-to-day organisation of services in a busy Teaching Hospital
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
- Familiar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification
Audit and Quality Improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
- Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Desirable
Research and Publications
Essential
- Experience of clinical and laboratory research.
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in haem-onc diagnostic and/or lymphoid malignancies
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
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).
