Job summary
Applications are invited for a six month fixed term Clinical Fellow post at King's College Hospital in the Department of Histopathology based at Denmark Hill. The period required will be from February to August 2025. You will be well supported by the consultants in the team (two of whom will be your Educational supervisors) along with other specialist registrars.
The post-holder will have access to the same educational opportunities and assessments as other departmental trainees.
You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will contribute to the provision of a routine comprehensive diagnostic Cellular Pathology service. The successful candidate will undertake a range of duties under the supervision of the relevant Histopathology Consultants.
Candidates will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge of a wide range of histology and cytology specimens. They can also do autopsies if interested. Duties will also include preparing for and attending multi-disciplinary team meetings.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley. 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. Our values at King's, are that we're a kind, respectful team;Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our workRespectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when neededTeam. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professionalThe trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (EDI) at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will :
- be assigned to various divisions of the work of the department including autopsy, cytopathology, diagnostic histopathology, and cutting-up according to a regular timetable
- be gradually introduced to cutting up procedures with Consultant supervision (tailored to your experience)
- be encouraged as the necessary skills develop to handle more complex specimens
- be exposed to non-gynaecological cytopathology including fine needle aspirates and receive instructions in reporting these.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will :
- be assigned to various divisions of the work of the department including autopsy, cytopathology, diagnostic histopathology, and cutting-up according to a regular timetable
- be gradually introduced to cutting up procedures with Consultant supervision (tailored to your experience)
- be encouraged as the necessary skills develop to handle more complex specimens
- be exposed to non-gynaecological cytopathology including fine needle aspirates and receive instructions in reporting these.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience relevant to the specialty
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment
- MBBS or equivalent
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologist or equivalent qualification
- Experience in making clinilca decisions and managing risk
- Clinical governance / audit experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Practical skills in relation to the specialty
- Professional integrity and respect for others
- Flexible approach to work and team working ability
- Evidence of understand or and adherence tot he principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience relevant to the specialty
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment
- MBBS or equivalent
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologist or equivalent qualification
- Experience in making clinilca decisions and managing risk
- Clinical governance / audit experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Practical skills in relation to the specialty
- Professional integrity and respect for others
- Flexible approach to work and team working ability
- Evidence of understand or and adherence tot he principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC
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).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
