Senior Clinical Fellow in Haematology

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post is for a full time clinical fellow (ST3+) within the Department of Haematological Medicine at King's 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 criteria

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• MB ChB or evidence of equivalent qualification
• MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of experience in clinical +/- laboratory haematology
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service with supervision

Knowledge and skills

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Broad range of IT skills
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice

Communications and language skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries

Clinical governance and audit

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Experience of teaching medical students

Desirable criteria

• Experience of supervising trainees

Research

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of the principals involved in research

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of involvement in research

Abilities and aptitude

Essential criteria

• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, scientific, technical and managerial colleague.
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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