Clinical Fellow in Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplant&Cellular Therapy

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust seeks a clinical fellow in Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance skills in a leading transplant center, focusing on transplant and cell therapy while engaging in teaching and research activities.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required.
• Experience in clinical and laboratory haematology essential.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and audit principles.

Responsibilities

• Focus on Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and cellular therapy.
• Develop supervised specialist experience in transplantation.
• Participate in teaching and clinical research.

Skills

Clinical and laboratory haematology

IT skills

Evidence-based practice

Communication with clinical colleagues

Ability to work under pressure

Education

MBBS/MB ChB or equivalent qualification

Job description

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching hospitals, with over 1.5 million patient contacts annually and more than 13,000 staff across five main sites in South East London and Kent. The Trust offers a comprehensive range of local hospital services and specialized services from its main sites, including King's College Hospital in Camberwell and the Princess Royal University Hospital in Bromley, Orpington Hospital, Beckenham Beacon, and Queen Mary's Sidcup. The Trust is internationally recognized for its expertise in liver disease, transplantation, neurosciences, cardiac care, haemato-oncology, fetal medicine, stroke, major trauma, and emergency services. It is a key partner in King's Health Partners, one of London's leading Academic Health Science Centres, bringing together King's College London and three NHS Foundation Trusts: King's College Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas', and South London and Maudsley.

Main Duties of the Job

This post offers a full-time clinical fellowship in Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Cell Therapy within the Department of Haematological Medicine at King's College Hospital Foundation Trust. The role focuses on all aspects of transplant and cell therapy, aiming to enhance the skills of Transplant Physicians in line with FACT-JACIE accreditation standards. It is a non-training post without a training number/NTN in Haematology but provides an excellent opportunity for supervised supplementary training in transplantation. The appointee will be encouraged to participate in teaching and clinical research aligned with their interests. Candidates must have (or be eligible for) GMC registration, possess prior haematology experience, and higher specialist training in haematology is desirable. A recognized medical degree or diploma from a UK or overseas institution is required.

About Us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, with a turnover of approximately £1 billion, serves 1.5 million patients annually, supported by over 15,000 staff across South East London. The Trust provides a full spectrum of local and specialist services across five sites. Our vision, 'Strong Roots, Global Reach,' commits us to being bold, brilliant, and innovative in providing outstanding care, leading research, and promoting education, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to be person-centred, digitally-enabled, and sustainable, elevating our services and impact.

We are at a pivotal point in our history, seeking dedicated individuals to join our professional team and make a meaningful difference to our patients and staff. Additionally, King's is committed to Sustainable Healthcare through our Green Plan, targeting net zero carbon emissions by 2040 for NHS operations and by 2045 for NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. We encourage all staff to contribute responsibly to environmental sustainability.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

The role will focus on developing expertise in Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, aiming to build skills and competencies aligned with FACT-JACIE standards. Although this position does not include a National Training Number, it offers valuable supervised experience in transplantation at a leading tertiary center. It is ideal for candidates interested in Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Haemato-oncology, whether before or after completing Specialist Training in UK Haematology or equivalent qualifications worldwide.

Person Specification

Qualification and Training (Essential)

• Full GMC registration
• MBBS/MB ChB or equivalent qualification

Experience (Essential)

• Training and experience in clinical and laboratory haematology
• Ability to deliver services under supervision

Knowledge and Skills (Essential)

• Relevant specialty knowledge and experience
• Broad IT skills
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice

Communication & Language Skills (Essential)

• Effective communication with clinical colleagues, pathology staff, and support staff
• Ability to present and respond effectively in various settings
• Resilience under pressure

Clinical Governance and Audit (Essential)

• Understanding of clinical governance responsibilities
• Knowledge and participation in clinical audit and CPD schemes

Teaching and Training (Essential)

• Experience teaching medical students and junior doctors

Research (Essential)

• Understanding of research principles
• Involvement in research (Desirable)

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