Clinical Fellow in Haematology

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK teaching hospital is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Haematology. The role involves working in an esteemed department specializing in haemato-oncology and offers training in various hematological practices. Applicants must have GMC registration and relevant qualifications. The position is full-time with a fixed-term contract for 12 months, offering a salary of £65,048 plus benefits.

Benefits

On-call allowance

London allowance

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Evidence of experience in clinical and laboratory haematology.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Join the haematology specialist trainees rota.
• Provide broad experience in haemato‑oncology.
• Undertake undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

Skills

Clinical haematology

Laboratory haematology

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Research involvement

Education

MB ChB or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

Job description

Go back King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Fellow in Haematology

The closing date is 20 November 2025

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£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 Reachis 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 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 experienced 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

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

Experience

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

Knowledge and skills

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

Communications and language skills

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

Clinical governance and audit

• 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

• Experience of teaching medical students
• Experience of supervising trainees

Research

• Knowledge of the principals involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research

Abilities and aptitude

• 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.

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.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£65,048 a year per annum, Plus on Call & plus London allowance

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-Division-A-7582534

Job locations

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust