Senior Clinical Fellow in Thrombosis, & Haemostasis

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS healthcare provider in London seeks a Clinical Fellow in Thrombosis & Haemostasis to provide specialized clinical services. The role involves training junior staff and participating in research activities. Candidates must have comprehensive clinical experience in Haematology. This fixed-term position promises valuable exposure in a teaching hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive clinical experience in Haematology required.
• Understanding of principles and applications of clinical research preferred.
• Experience in thrombosis is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide thrombosis services to the trust, including diagnosis and treatment.
• Train and direct junior staff under the supervision plan.
• Contribute to the teaching of students.

Skills

Clinical experience in Haematology

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Experience in undergraduate teaching

Education

Full GMC Registration

Specialty qualification or higher degree

Job description

Overview

The post will be based at the Guy's & St Thomas' sites. The postholder should have an interest in gaining further knowledge and experience in the management of patients with thrombosis and acquired bleeding disorders. There is potential involvement in research to improve management of thrombotic disorders and/or acquired bleeding disorders. The role includes cross-cover responsibilities as needed and is suitable for those considering a career in Haematology in a teaching hospital with a strong national and international reputation.

Main duties

Clinical:

• Provide thrombosis and acquired bleeding services to Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, including diagnosis and treatment of patients in hospitals, health centres or clinics as required.
• Maintain continuing clinical responsibility for patients, with appropriate delegation and training of staff.

Training of junior staff:

• Take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated under the agreed training plan with the supervising consultant.

Teaching:

• Contribute to the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students where appropriate.

Clinical governance and professional requirements

• Participate in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, guideline/protocol development and clinical risk management; provide evidence of contribution and audit of clinical work as part of appraisal.
• Adhere to Mutual Obligation to Monitor Hours and EWTD guidelines; participate in the educational programme and attend relevant educational activities.
• Undertake appraisal as required; maintain confidentiality and data protection in line with legal requirements; comply with FOI procedures where applicable.
• Adhere to equal opportunities, health and safety policies, infection control and risk management requirements; participate in safeguarding, sustainability and information governance practices.

Place of employment and team

The post is based at the Guys & St Thomas sites. The Thrombosis and Thrombophilia team provides specialised services including anticoagulant control, high-risk case management (e.g., during pregnancy), and management of acquired bleeding disorders. The team is part of an internationally recognised Centre for Thrombosis and Haemostasis, with collaboration across Haematology, Oncology and related services.

Job details

• Job title: Clinical Fellow in Thrombosis & Haemostasis
• Nature of appointment: Fixed term for 12 months
• Responsible to: Dr Pu-Lin Luo
• Accountable to: Dr Pu-Lin Luo, Clinical Lead for Haemostasis & Thrombosis
• Employer: Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
• Main place of employment: Guys & St Thomas sites
• Location: St Thomas Hospital, London, SE1 9RT

Essential and desirable qualifications/experience

• Clinical experience: Comprehensive clinical experience in Haematology; experience in thrombosis desirable.
• Research: Understanding of principles and applications of clinical research; evidence of original research desirable.
• Knowledge and skills: Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team; experience in undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training; understanding of Good Medical Practice; contribution to clinical audit and clinical risk management.
• Qualifications: Full GMC Registration and licence to practice; specialty qualification and/or higher degree desirable.

Additional information

Regulatory and safeguarding: This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks. UK registration is required. The post includes responsibilities for data protection, information governance, and safeguarding. All staff must comply with Trust policies on health and safety, infection control, risk management and environmental sustainability.