Consultant Haematologist, Biochemistry/ Metabolic Diseases Interests

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the haematology team at King’s College Hospital, caring for patients with acute porphyria as part of a nationally commissioned highly specialised service. You will join two other porphyria consultants, and two clinical nurse specialists. We are involved in the care of approximately 70% of patients with acute porphyria in England. The job involves outpatient clinics, remote management of patients across the country by telephone and email, inpatient care of patients admitted to King’s, support for the porphyria homecare nursing service, teaching and liaison with haematology and porphyria laboratories. It is anticipated that approximately one day per week will be spent in King’s College Hospital, with the remainder spent working flexibly from home and in outreach clinics at other hospitals. There will be opportunities to take part in research, including clinical trials of novel treatments, and there may be scope to develop other interests within the haematology department.

Given the specialist nature of the job, it is not expected that applicants will have prior knowledge or experience of managing patients with acute porphyria, and appropriate training will be given to the successful candidate. It is most likely that this job would suit a haematologist, although applicants from people with other backgrounds will be considered.

Main duties of the job

Conduct outpatient clinics for patients with acute porphyria in King’s College Hospital typically once per week) and at other hospitals across England (typically once per month.

Give telephone/email advice to other hospitals across the UK on the investigation and management of patients admitted with possible or established acute porphyria.

Give telephone/email advice to patients with acute porphyria across England.

Review inpatients at King’s College Hospital admitted with acute porphyria or related problems (typically 5 – 10 per year).

Teach medical, nursing and laboratory staff about clinical aspects of porphyria.

Offer clinical advice and support to the porphyria and haematology laboratories involved in the diagnosis and management of patients with acute porphyria.

Take part in laboratory, translational and clinical research, including clinical trials, of patients with acute porphyria.

It is not expected that the applicant will have prior knowledge or expertise of acute porphyria, and appropriate training will occur as part of the job. It is expected that the appointee will have experience of investigating and managing complex and seriously ill patients.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts, with a turnover of £1.8bn per annum – and we are delighted you are considering a career with us.

Our teams provide services out of five hospitals across South East London and Kent, namely King’s College Hospital, the Princess Royal University Hospital, Orpington Hospital, Queen Mary’s Hospital Sidcup, and Beckenham Beacon.

We employ nearly 14,000 staff, who together treat over 1.5 million patients every year.

We provide a full range of local and specialist services, and our teams are nationally and internationally recongised for our work in liver disease and transplantation, neurosciences, cardiac, haemato-oncology, fetal medicine, stroke, major trauma, and emergency medicine.

Our Strong Roots, Global Reach strategy , published in 2021, sets out our BOLD vision, and commitment towards:

1. Brilliant People

2. Outstanding care

3. Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education

4. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do.

At King’s, we are proud to serve a diverse range of communities, and our staff reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, with many people also travelling from all the world to start and develop their careers with us.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Trust is recognised internationally for its work in liver disease and transplantation, neurosciences, cardiac, haemato-oncology, fetal medicine, stroke, major trauma, and Emergency Department.

King’s is a key partner in one of London's foremost Academic Health Science Centres, King's Health Partners (KHP). KHP is one of only six Department of Health-designated AHSCs in England. It brings together a world-leading research-led university – King’s College London – and three successful NHS Foundation Trusts: King’s College Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’, and South London and Maudsley.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our dedicated workforce and join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation for innovation and the desire to make a difference.

You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent to be eligible for interview.

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0-18 years), therefore 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registerable medical qualification
• Full MRCP

Desirable criteria

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD)

Registration

Essential criteria

• Full Registration with GMC
• Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment

Training and Experience

Essential criteria

• Wide experience in all aspects of clinical biochemistry, inherited metabolic diseases and haematology,culminating in award of Certificate of Completion of Training by GMC, or completed portfolio pathway application.

Administration

Essential criteria

• Experience in day-to-day organisation of clinical biochemistry/inherited metabolic disease/haematology services in a busy Teaching Hospital
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
• Familiar with current structure of UK National Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes

Management and Leadership

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable criteria

• Management course and/or qualification

Audit and Quality Improvement

Essential criteria

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
• Must have undertaken and completed audit projects

Desirable criteria

• Audit Publications

Research and Publications

Essential criteria

• Experience of clinical research
• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports

Desirable criteria

• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of clinical biochemistry/inherited metabolic diseases/haematology

Teaching

Essential criteria

• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation

Desirable criteria

• Teaching skills course/qualification

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• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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