Job summary
Applications are invited to work in the Department of Haematological Medicine at King's College Hospital, for a minimum period of 6 to 12 months. This is an exciting opportunity to join a centre of excellence specialising in haemato-oncology, bone marrow transplantation, red cell disorders, coagulation and transfusion medicine. Our integrated haemato-oncology and transplant service has 4 dedicated wards treating all forms of haematological malignancy as well as marrow failure disorders. It carries out all forms of autologous and allogeneic transplantation and has an active cell/CAR-T and gene therapy program. The Department looks after approximately 1200 adults and children with Sickle Cell disease.King's is an NHS Exemplar Centre for prevention and management of venous thromboembolism (VTE), and has a large multi-disciplinary Anticoagulation and Clinical Thrombosis Team.
Main duties of the job
There are ample educational and training opportunities. Although the Trust Doctor (JCF) post is not a recognised training post, junior doctors will avail of the same training opportunities and appointees will work alongside IMT trainees doing the haematology rotation. You will join a dynamic team of 11 junior doctors in haematology, and On-call commitments will be proportionate. Appointment will be for a period of 6 months in the first instance, with the option to extend this for another 6 months. These standalone posts in haematology, provide opportunities to build on core medical curriculum skills (IMT1/2) and also provide excellent haematology experience (post MRCP trainees) desiring haemato-oncology experience before specialty training. JCF are encouraged to work towards MRCP (UK) and plentiful educational opportunities including weekly protected teaching and numerous departmental educational seminars and opportunities abound. Our JCF are actively encouraged to participate in audits and submit abstracts to society meetings/seminars and publish in peer reviewed journals. We have a strong track record of most JCF eventually entering IMT and St3 specialty training, including academic placements/fellowship.
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 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 post holder will provide inpatient, outpatient and day-unit cover for patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders including Bone Marrow Transplantation. The postholder will be on-call for haematology inpatients on a full shift 1:10 rota. The postholder will be expected to cover patients across the Denmark Hill and Princess Royal Hospital sites as required
- Routine care of haematological inpatients (averaging 30-35 at any one time), outpatients and day unit. These duties will be shared with the other junior doctors. All SHOs rotate through the subspecialties on an equal basis.
- There are two department ward rounds each week.
- The department is always on take for haematological emergencies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide inpatient, outpatient and day-unit cover for patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders including Bone Marrow Transplantation. The postholder will be on-call for haematology inpatients on a full shift 1:10 rota. The postholder will be expected to cover patients across the Denmark Hill and Princess Royal Hospital sites as required
- Routine care of haematological inpatients (averaging 30-35 at any one time), outpatients and day unit. These duties will be shared with the other junior doctors. All SHOs rotate through the subspecialties on an equal basis.
- There are two department ward rounds each week.
- The department is always on take for haematological emergencies.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- MB BS (or equivalent medical degree)
Desirable
Previous experience
Essential
- Previous clinical attachment/medical post (> 2 months) in NHS Trust (UK)
Desirable
- ALS (or equivalent) within 2 years
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- IMT1/junior doctor skill sets
- Evidence of participation and active involvement in an audit project
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams (please attach TO2)
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- The ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self-aware
- Evidence of teaching experience; involvement in organised teaching
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints; mgmt/financial awareness exp of committee work
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine
- Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different grps/teaching methods
- Teaching the teachers course and certificate
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- MB BS (or equivalent medical degree)
Desirable
Previous experience
Essential
- Previous clinical attachment/medical post (> 2 months) in NHS Trust (UK)
Desirable
- ALS (or equivalent) within 2 years
Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- IMT1/junior doctor skill sets
- Evidence of participation and active involvement in an audit project
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams (please attach TO2)
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- The ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self-aware
- Evidence of teaching experience; involvement in organised teaching
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints; mgmt/financial awareness exp of committee work
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine
- Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different grps/teaching methods
- Teaching the teachers course and certificate
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).
