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.

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.
PURPOSE OF JOB
The post will be based across the Trust's Denmark Hill site (8 PAs) and the Princess Royal Hospital site (2 PAs) and the proposed Job Plan is attached. There will be an agreed balance of programmed Activities for Direct Clinical Care and Supporting Professional and/or other Activities depending on agreed Job Plan timetable.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Together with the other members of consultant staff, to provide a service for Thrombosis and Haemostasis and Anticoagulation. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department. To lead in expanding and evolving DVT and outpatient PE services. To further develop Haemophilia and Bleeding Disorder Service.

To develop expertise in interventional therapies for acute proximal DVT.

To focus on VTE outcomes and to develop diagnostic/management pathways for acute PE, post-thrombotic syndrome and pulmonary hypertension.

Deliver clinical services in chosen subspecialty within haemostasis and thrombosis (including ITP).

The post holder will be responsible also for ensuring that adequate cover is in place during the periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.

To 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.

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

To work in conjunction with clinical and 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 junior colleagues.

To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.

To be accountable for implementation of the Code of Practice within own department/area of responsibility and to observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

To 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.

To undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Clinical Director.

Provide clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.

Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.

Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Divisional management team.

Contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trust's R&D framework.

Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.

Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the department's/ Division's Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.

Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).

Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these