Job summary
Applications are invited for doctors with suitable experience to work as a full time clinical fellow in King's College Hospital Foundation Trust's Transplantation and Cellular Therapy programme. We are looking to appoint two positions within the team. Clinical fellows who are successful in obtaining a position will be given full educational opportunities and opportunities to rotate though, inpatient CAR-T therapy, transplant and CAR-T clinics, and transplant coordination. Special clinical interests can be accommodated within the rotation according to the successful candidate's professional development requirements. Future research opportunities will be encouraged depending on the aspirations of the successful candidates.
Main duties of the job
The post will have a specific focus on Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and cellular therapy with a view to develop and enhance skills and competencies of the candidate in accordance with the FACT-JACIE accreditation standards. The department has a developing cellular therapy department with significant expansion in CAR-T work in recent years. The post-holder is expected to work within the transplant and clinical trials teams to assist with the development of the CAR-T programme. Opportunities are provided for successful candidates to gain experience across all aspects of transplant and cellular therapy including coordination, post-transplant care and inpatient/outpatient CAR-T work. Specific clinical interests may be facilitated within the job plan. The appointee will take an active role in the day-to-day activities of the transplantation service. The role will include provision of medical support to the multidisciplinary BMT Team as well as ward duties and outpatient care relevant to Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular therapy. In addition to clinical work the appointee will receive training and experience in the areas of therapeutic apheresis and stem cell laboratory.
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 Cellular therapy with a view to enhancing the skills of Transplant Physicians in accordance with FACT-JACIE accreditation standards. This position will be an ideal opportunity to acquire supervised supplementary training in transplantation and cellular therapy following formal specialist training in Haematology 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 degree or diploma from a recognised UK or overseas University or Institution is required. MRCP, MRCPath and CCT (or equivalent) is desirable. Haematology trainees within a training 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 on a 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 Cellular therapy with a view to enhancing the skills of Transplant Physicians in accordance with FACT-JACIE accreditation standards. This position will be an ideal opportunity to acquire supervised supplementary training in transplantation and cellular therapy following formal specialist training in Haematology 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 degree or diploma from a recognised UK or overseas University or Institution is required. MRCP, MRCPath and CCT (or equivalent) is desirable. Haematology trainees within a training 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 on a 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 communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Abilities and aptitude
Essential
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, scientific, technical and managerial colleagues
- Ability to practise independently as a consultant
- Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
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 and Junior Doctors
- 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 communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Abilities and aptitude
Essential
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, scientific, technical and managerial colleagues
- Ability to practise independently as a consultant
- Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
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 and Junior Doctors
- 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
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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).
