Post CCT Fellowship - Sub-specialty in Haematopathology

Job overview

The successful applicant will contribute to the provision of a routine comprehensive diagnostic haematopathology service within the SE London’s HMDS while based in the histopathology department, to include blood, aspirate, bone marrow biopsies, lymph node tissue and all accompanying ancillary studies (flow cytometry, cytogenetics, molecular testing). The successful candidate will undertake a range of duties under the supervision of the relevant Haematopathology Consultants. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge of a wide range of haematolyphoid pathology. Duties will also include preparing for and attending multi-disciplinary team meetings.

You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice and post CCT in histopathology or haematology.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

This post would be invaluable for candidates who wish to develop a specialised interest in Haematology diagnostics/Haematopathology following completion of Specialist Training in Haematopathogy, Histopathology (UK) or equivalent qualifications worldwide.

The appointee will also take an active role in haematology specimen reporting. This will be done systematically with specific rotations covering bone marrow, lymphoid tissues, and rotations in each of the HDMS diagnostic laboratories (immunophenotyping, cytogenetics, molecular).

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 £1.8 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 Reach is 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be based within the Histopathology department and will be expected to deal with specimens pertaining to haematopathology, including (minimal) cut up and sample triage, slide reviewing and reporting alongside the assigned supervising consultant.

Rotations will include learning and reporting within all laboratories within the SE-HMDS (3:2): cytomorphology, histopathology, immunophenotyping, cytogenetic and molecular diagnostics.

Dedicated peripheral blood interpretation and reporting will also be incorporated.

Responsibilities will also include:

• Attending Lymphoma, Myeloma and Myeloid Multi-disciplinary team meetings
• Attending and teaching at didacting sessions in Haematology/Haematopathology (post-graduate education)
• Teaching and supervising specialist trainees in Haematology/Histopathology and laboratory staff.

Please see Job description for full details

Person specification

Qualifications & Registration

Essential criteria

• Full registration with General Medical Council (GMC)
• Holder of or eligible for GMC specialist registration in the fields of Haematology or Histopathology (CCT in Haematology/Histopathology)
• MBBS/MB ChB or evidence of equivalent qualification

Desirable criteria

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

Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria

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

Communication & language skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in Pathology and support staff
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use spoken and written English
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries

Abilities & Aptitudes

Essential criteria

• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual & multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, scientific, technical and managerial colleagues
• Ability to be a flexible team member
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise workload
• Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to adapt and response to changing circumstances and to be aware of personal limitations

Clinical Governance & Audit Teaching

Essential criteria

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation

Teaching & Training

Essential criteria

• Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
• Research knowledge of the principles involved in research

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