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Consultant Haematologist-Special Interest in Stem Cell Transplantation with King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London
Applications are invited for the post of a Consultant Haematologist with a Specialist Interest in Stem Cell Transplantation and Myeloid Malignancy (Consultant Haematologist with 10 Programmed Activities). King's are seeking a dynamic, energetic consultant to join the myeloid and transplant team. The post will be centred within the transplantation and cell therapy service with a sub-specialist interest in myeloid malignancy. Specialist interests will be discussed with the successful candidate however they will be expected to provide transplantation input for high risk myeloid and myeloproliferative disease. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in all aspects of the clinical transplantation service including management of transplant complications such as infection and graft versus host disease. An interest in development of cellular therapy for myeloid disease would be encouraged as would a commitment to development and delivery of clinical trials within the myeloid and transplant portfolio. The role offers significant potential for the right candidate including the opportunity to lead on clinical trials, be involved in research, and develop a leadership role to contribute to the development of a first class service. Successful applicants will be incorporated within the stem cell transplant and myeloid service and expected to provide: Subspecialty clinic advice prior to stem cell transplantation (High risk myeloid malignancy including MPD) as well as routine delivery of myeloid outpatient clinics Inpatient attending and on-call service Follow-up of transplant patients within outpatient clinics Oversight of long-term effects programme Contribution to clinical trial delivery, leadership and development. Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King's College London / KHP Maintenance of standards with regard to transplant and cell therapy programme as per accrediting and regulatory bodies (e.g JACIE/HTA) Clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues Contribute to the Audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programs and learning from Deaths. Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. About us KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Together with other colleagues, to provide a high quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group. 2. Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in your contract. 3. Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues. 4. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives. 5. Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Groups management team where part of the service structure. 6. Contribute to the Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework. 7. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths. 8. Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies. 9. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s). 10. Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained. 11. Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues. 12. Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director. 13. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. 14. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety. 15. Kings is committed to providing Consultant led 7-day services and in the event of future developments, the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleagues. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance responsibilities associated with this post. 2. You are required to observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations, including complying with statutory and Trust core training. 3. You are required to observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff. 4. You are required to be responsible, with management support, for your own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues. 5. The postholder has an important responsibility for, and contribution to make to, infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times. 6. All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account, which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly. 7. The Trust is committed to the Health and Wellbeing of all its staff and offer a range of guidance and services to support them, including Local occupational health support Employee Assistance Programme which provides a wide range of support for work and personal issues, including relationship problems (personal and at work); anxiety/depression; finance/debt; work overload; legal matters; bullying; consumer issues; bereavement; pressure/stress; child care; and care of the elderly/disabled. Wellbeing hubs Proactive local organisational systems to support staff following a serious incident Availability of local initiatives and resources to promote workforce wellbeing Coaching and mentoring, peer review groups and participation 8. This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the postholder.