Consultant Haematologist with an interest in Haemato-Oncology Diagnostics

Job overview

Come and join one of the world leading centres for diabetic foot disease and work with our passionate and experienced diabetes team at King’s.

We are looking for a Consultant with specialist interest in diabetic foot disease to join our growing multi-disciplinary team.

The role will include developing our multi-morbid complex diabetes service to deliver holistic care with multi-specialist input.

The diabetes department has multiple opportunities for research and career development within our supportive team.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will join three other Diabetic Foot Consultant colleagues in a rotational manner of working. This rotation will include dedicated time within the Mike Edmond’s Foot Unit (MEFU) and inpatient diabetic foot team, where they will lead the multi-specialty and multi-disciplinary team with orthopaedic, vascular, plastics and microbiology colleagues.

There will be a period on Oliver ward, providing general medical care to our 20-30 bedded ward, and up to 10 dedicated diabetic foot beds, as well as associated weekend on-call working. Lastly the rotation will include complex diabetes clinics both within the hospital and community settings.

There will be opportunity to develop the service with support from the Clinical Lead and wider team, as well as develop research interests and mentor the multiple trainees from across disciplines that are involved in our work.

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 c£1 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

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
• MRCP or equivalent

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

Desirable criteria

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

Training and Experience

Essential criteria

• Wide experience in all aspects of Diabetes, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent
• Specialist training in Diabetes

Desirable criteria

• Sub-specialist experience in Diabetic foot

Administration

Essential criteria

• Experience in day-to-day organisation of Diabetes services in a busy Teaching Hospital
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills

Desirable criteria

• 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
• Sub-specialist work within Diabetic foot

Desirable criteria

• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of diabetes and particularly Diabetic foot
• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports

Teaching

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Teaching skills course/qualification

Job specific criteria

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working within a complex MDT

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• Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• 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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