About this role
Job summary
King's Haematology Research Unit (HRU) currently maintains a flourishing and rapidly expanding Clinical Trials Portfolio covering a range of haematological diseases including Haemato-Oncology, Red Cell Haematology and Coagulation disorders. The postholder will provide medical support to the Consultants within the Plasma Cell Disorders Service (PCD) in order to provide a comprehensive Clinical Trials Service. The postholder will integrate with the Haematology Multidisciplinary team and existing Trials Coordinators to supervise all clinical and administrative aspects of the PCD Trials Portfolio.
1. Routine management of PCD patients entered into clinical trials (including CART and bispecific monoclonal antibody immunotherapy trials) at King's
2. Participation in PCD Outpatient clinics including MGUS clinic
3. Attend multidisciplinary meetings such as histology and radiology meetings
4. Liaison with district haematology colleagues
5. Participation in research
6. Limited medical cover of private PCD patients
7. Perform bone marrow biopsies
Main duties of the job
Research Management
Clinical Practice
Education & Professional Leadership
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Education and Training
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. Transforming Healthcare is the vision at the heart of the King's Strategy - 2026 to 2031. Together, we are pursuing six strategic ambitions: delivering high-quality patient care; being a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. Achieving these ambitions will require all of us to work as one Team King's, united by a shared commitment to our values of being caring, collaborative, inclusive and innovative. By living these values every day, we will transform healthcare for our patients, our communities and each other
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
Kings Haematology Research Unit (HRU) currently maintains a flourishing and rapidly expanding Clinical Trials Portfolio covering a range of haematological diseases including Haemato-Oncology, Red Cell Haematology and Coagulation disorders. The postholder will provide medical support to the Consultants within the Plasma Cell Disorders Service (PCD) in order to provide a comprehensive Clinical Trials Service. The postholder will integrate with the Haematology Multidisciplinary team and existing Trials Coordinators to supervise all clinical and administrative aspects of the PCD Trials Portfolio.
1. Routine management of PCD patients entered into clinical trials (including CART and bispecific monoclonal antibody immunotherapy trials) at Kings
2. Participation in PCD Outpatient clinics including MGUS clinic
3. Attend multidisciplinary meetings such as histology and radiology meetings
4. Liaison with district haematology colleagues
5. Participation in research
6. Limited medical cover of private PCD patients
7. Perform bone marrow biopsies
Person Specification
Essential Essential
Eligible for registration GMC MRCP (or equivalent) Substantial experience in general medicine and haemato-oncology Previous experience in plasma cell disorders Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach Ability to prioritise and organise clinical need Ability to organise oneself & own work 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 Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice Shows awareness of own limitations Understanding of clinical risk management The ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade, negotiate the ability to produce legible notes The ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority Empathise with patients and work co-operatively with others Uses a non-judgemental approach to patients and colleagues Able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances Able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self-aware Is well prepared, shows self discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines Displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality Evidence of teaching experience; involvement in organised teaching Meets professional health requirements
Desirable
GCP (within 2 years) Clinical Trials experience Previous experience of managing patients undergoing treatment with bispecific monoclonal antibodies and CAR-T cell therapy Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints; mgmt/financial awareness exp of committee work Information technology skills Academic prizes and honours Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine Demonstrate use of evidence-informed practice Shows initiative / drive / enthusiasm (self starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative Enthusiasm for teaching; exposure to different grps/teaching methods Proficient in BM biopsies Previous publications
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Employer details Employer name King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Denmark Hill
Bessemer wing
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)