Locum Consultant in Chemical Pathology and Metabolic Medicine

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is a 12 month fixed term locum post, based on the Luton and Dunstable site within Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The Chemical Pathology (clinical biochemistry) service is split across both sites. The post holder will join two Consultant Chemical Pathologists, one Consultant Clinical Scientist, one specialty Dr and four Principal Clinical Scientists and one Senior Clinical Scientist to provide a comprehensive biochemistry service.

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria

• Medical Degree
• Relevant postgraduate qualification FRCPath

Desirable criteria

• MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research / publications

Registration

Essential criteria

• Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)

Desirable criteria

• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR portfolio pathway

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria

• Excellent all round experience of chemical Pathology ± metabolic medicine including lipid disorders
• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Chemical Pathology ± metabolic medicine
• Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.

Clinical Effectiveness

Essential criteria

• Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
• Experience of guideline appraisal
• Participation in relevant local audits
• Ability to interpret and apply clinical research

Desirable criteria

• Participation in relevant national audits

Teaching

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students

Desirable criteria

• Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course

Personal Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
• Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
• Leadership Skills

Personal Circumstances

Essential criteria

• Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory DBS clearance

It is an exciting time to join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

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