Job summary
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching hospitals with a turnover of nearly £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 12,600 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London and Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) site in Camberwell and the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley, Orpington Hospital, and some services at Beckenham Beacon and Queen Mary's Sidcup.
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.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for doctors with suitable experience to work as full time Pre Transplant BMT Clinical Fellow in King's College Hospital Foundation Trust's Bone Marrow Transplantation programme. We are looking to appoint two positions within the medical coordination team. Clinical fellows who are successful in obtaining a position will be given full educational opportunities and the chance to rotate through other posts in transplantation and cellular therapy.
Future research opportunities will be encouraged depending on the aspirations of the successful candidates.
About us
Nationally the transplant team at Kings provides one of the largest services for adult stem cell transplantation. This includes both autologous and allogeneic transplantation for a range of haematological malignancies with a specialist interest in myeloid disorders and bone marrow failure syndromes. In addition to the Clinical BMT programme, we provide donor evaluation and collection services for Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust as one of their Collection Facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A significant expansion in CAR-T work will allow the post-holder to gain additional valuable experience in this area.
This JACIE accredited service is led by a Transplant Director and staffed by a team of consultants and clinical nurse specialists. The post-holder will be working in a well-established team of nursing transplant coordinators, two post- BMT Nurse Consultant and CNS and dedicated administrative support. In addition to this, research and visiting fellows in BMT programme participate in clinics and follow-up of transplant patients.
There is a dedicated transplant clinic once a week, regular schedule for day unit reviews and a weekly nurse-led specialist late effects clinic.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the transplant director and the BMT Consultant team. The post-holder will gain a broad experience in all aspects of white cell haematology with a specific focus on management of pre-BMT patients and those being evaluated for novel cellular therapies (CAR-T)
This role may be suitable for non-UK or non-EEA job applicants wishing to apply for Home Office Tier 2 sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A significant expansion in CAR-T work will allow the post-holder to gain additional valuable experience in this area.
This JACIE accredited service is led by a Transplant Director and staffed by a team of consultants and clinical nurse specialists. The post-holder will be working in a well-established team of nursing transplant coordinators, two post- BMT Nurse Consultant and CNS and dedicated administrative support. In addition to this, research and visiting fellows in BMT programme participate in clinics and follow-up of transplant patients.
There is a dedicated transplant clinic once a week, regular schedule for day unit reviews and a weekly nurse-led specialist late effects clinic.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the transplant director and the BMT Consultant team. The post-holder will gain a broad experience in all aspects of white cell haematology with a specific focus on management of pre-BMT patients and those being evaluated for novel cellular therapies (CAR-T)
This role may be suitable for non-UK or non-EEA job applicants wishing to apply for Home Office Tier 2 sponsorship.
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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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).
