About this role
Job summary
The King's Haematology service satisfies all the level 4 BCSH criteria including bed numbers, isolation facilities, equipment, hospital infra-structure, laboratory services, radiotherapy, medical and nursing staffing, pharmacy facilities and support services. The department has dedicated Haemato-oncology consultants, in addition to medical and nurse transplant co-ordinators, specialist junior medical and nursing staff. The multidisciplinary team extends to all clinical specialties that are represented in the established weekly regional MDT meetings. The Department, which is the largest in South East of the UK, has an extensive referral base within the SE London, Kent, Sussex and Surrey area with more than 75% of regional referrals coming to Kings. This hub and spoke network is a model for the sharing of patient care between centre and unit.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited to work in the Department of Haematological Medicine at King's College Hospital, for an initial period of 6 months. This is an exciting opportunity to join a centre of excellence specialising in haemato-oncology, bone marrow transplantation, haemoglobinopathy, 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 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. The Haematology medical team comprises 30 Consultant Haematologists, 1 Clinical Lecturer, 14 Specialist Registrars, 5 Senior Clinical Fellows and 11 SHOs.
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£2.1billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 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.
In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.
Our six strategic ambitions are delivering high-quality patient care; creating 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for a full time clinical fellow (ST3+) within the Department of Haematological Medicine at Kings College Hospital Foundation Trust. This post will join the haematology specialist trainees rota. This will provide broad experience in haemato-oncology, laboratory and general haematology, haemoglobinopathy, paediatric haematology and thrombosis. This position will be an ideal opportunity to develop supervised experience in haematology, and for more experience candidates to explore an area of interest. 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. A medical degree or diploma and MRCP (or equivalent) from a recognised UK or overseas University or Institution is required. The appointment will be initially for a period of 6 months with the potential for renewal. 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 (or be eligible for)with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- MB ChB or evidence of equivalent qualification
- MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in clinical +/- laboratory haematology
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service with supervision
Desirable
- Experience working at level of clinical decision maker (ST3+ or equivalent)
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
Abilities and aptitude
Essential
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
- Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
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
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students
Desirable
- Experience of supervising resident doctors
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principals involved 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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
Denmark Hill
London
CR7 8HW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)