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
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).
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.
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.

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.
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