Job summary
- Main area
- Chemical Pathology with Metabolic Medicine
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week (10PAs per week)
- Job ref
- 391-RFL-6247175
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Free Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £99,532 - £131,964 per annum plus London weight
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Chemical Pathologist with Metabolic Medicine
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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Job overview
The position is designed as 1.0WTE however applicants wishing to work part time will also be considered. Applicants must be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register (UK) with a License to Practice (or be eligible for full and Specialist registration within six months of interview).
The post holder will join 4 other Consultants in Clinical Biochemistry. The unified team are responsible for chemical pathology services across North Central London with individual consultants having responsibility for the different sites. The department includes a well-established tertiary lipid service with expertise in Clinical Trials and active in research. There are opportunities to support our large FH service supported by a Clinical Nurse Specialist who runs the cascade testing service. The person appointed will have broad training in Clinical Biochemistry and be capable of handling complex lipid patients as well as the Familial Hypercholesterolaemia service. Some experience in genomic medicine is desired to assist in setting up a FH registry. There are also opportunities to support and further the development of clinical trials.
The postholder will also provide Clinical Leadership for Clinical Biochemistry services at Whittington Health NHS Trust. The Whittington pathology laboratory services are in the process of transferring to Health Services Laboratories (HSL). It is anticipated that one day per week will be based at the Whittington Hospital
Main duties of the job
To learn more about the main duties of the Consultant Chemical Pathologist with Metabolic Medicine role , please see the attached job description and personal specification documents.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Free Hospital was founded in 1828 to provide free healthcare to those who could not afford medical treatment. The title 'Royal' was granted by Queen Victoria in 1837 in recognition of the hospital's work with cholera victims.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust runs three hospitals in London:
- Barnet Hospital
- Chase Farm Hospital
- Royal Free Hospital
Across our three London hospitals, our vision is clear: to deliver world class expertise and local care. We combine globally recognised clinical expertise with local and friendly hospital care to represent the NHS at its best.
Our mission is to be world class in terms of healthcare treatment, clinical research, and teaching excellence. We aim to deliver and develop leading local healthcare in all three of our hospitals, to improve lives and help people thrive.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To learn more about the main duties of the Consultant Chemical Pathologist with Metabolic Medicine role , please see the attached job description and personal specification documents.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential criteria
- MBBS or other recognized equivalent medical qualification.
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within 6 months of interview.
- Applicants that are UK trained must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Applicants that are non-UK trained they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register for Chemical pathology and Metabolic Medicine, (or for UK trainees entry expected within 6 months from the date of the CCT.
- MRCP or show evidence of equivalent training and experience.
- FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent training and experience.
Desirable criteria
- A higher academic degree (e.g. PhD or MD).
- Leadership and training experience.
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolic Medicine.
- Experience and training in managing metabolic clinics.
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of experience in Specialist areas that complement that of other consultants within the department
Management and Administration
Essential criteria
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process.
- Ability to author and review clinical guidelines.
- Able to communicate well with patients, clinical colleagues, colleagues in Laboratory Medicine and support staff.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
- Committed to share in professional, managerial, and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Experience of supervising junior scientific and medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
Essential criteria
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree. Publications in the last two years as first author.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Evidence of good leadership, organisational and management skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD
Desirable criteria
- Experience of leadership within the Laboratory medicine clinical environment.
practical requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability and willingness to work the on-call rota with any reasonable adjustment to take account of a local requirement or disability.
Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mfon Ewang
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Support
Open Monday to Friday
08:30 am to 17:30pm
- Telephone
- 01629 702338
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