Job summary
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Department
Site: King's College Hospital (Denmark Hill) / PRUH & South Sites
Consultant in Chemical Pathology
£86721 - £116165 p.a incl. of London Zone
Full-time 10 PAs
Main duties of the job
The post holder should have experience in managing lipid disorders and parenteral nutrition as well as laboratory medicine experience in blood sciences laboratory.
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 post will be based at King's College Hospital and deliver clinical services across DH and PRUH & South sites. The proposed Job Plan is attached. There will be an average of 8 Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care and 2 Programmed Activities allocated for Supporting Professional and/or other Activities (Programmed Activities will be inclusive of Trust and Viapath responsibilities). The On-Call commitment is for a 1 in 4 rota which is classed as Category B.
As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.
About us
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 Reachis 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Together with the leadership team*, to provide comprehensive clinical biochemistry service for all users (with a specific focus on Primary Care) of the Laboratory/Viapath Analytics. This includes all aspects including expert support for the diagnosis and management of clinical problems and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
- Shared responsibility with the other consultants and associate specialist for providing 24-hour, 7 day a week cover for the department/Viapath Analytics on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
- Provide a consultant clinical interpretative and advisory service for the range of biochemical tests offered by the biochemistry department/Viapath Analytics. The particular area is in relation to Primary Care laboratory assay services.
- Together with a team of Health Care Scientists support and direct specific developments in use of HPLC-MS/ MS technologies in Specialist Biochemistry/Viapath Analytics.
- Work with multi-disciplinary staff to provide a consultant-led clinical service to the Trust for:
- Lipid service
- Parental Nutrition
- To participate in ward rounds, multi-disciplinary meetings and outpatient clinics.
- 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 Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives.
- To contribute to departmental/Viapath research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&I framework.
- To contribute to the Audit Programme.
- To take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Divisions Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with both internal and external agencies.
- To conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for chemical pathology services.
- 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 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 Division management duties as agreed with the Clinical Director of Pathology.
- To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. 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.
- 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Together with the leadership team*, to provide comprehensive clinical biochemistry service for all users (with a specific focus on Primary Care) of the Laboratory/Viapath Analytics. This includes all aspects including expert support for the diagnosis and management of clinical problems and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
- Shared responsibility with the other consultants and associate specialist for providing 24-hour, 7 day a week cover for the department/Viapath Analytics on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
- Provide a consultant clinical interpretative and advisory service for the range of biochemical tests offered by the biochemistry department/Viapath Analytics. The particular area is in relation to Primary Care laboratory assay services.
- Together with a team of Health Care Scientists support and direct specific developments in use of HPLC-MS/ MS technologies in Specialist Biochemistry/Viapath Analytics.
- Work with multi-disciplinary staff to provide a consultant-led clinical service to the Trust for:
- Lipid service
- Parental Nutrition
- To participate in ward rounds, multi-disciplinary meetings and outpatient clinics.
- 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 Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives.
- To contribute to departmental/Viapath research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&I framework.
- To contribute to the Audit Programme.
- To take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Divisions Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with both internal and external agencies.
- To conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for chemical pathology services.
- 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 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 Division management duties as agreed with the Clinical Director of Pathology.
- To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. 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.
- 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD, PhD)
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC and Name on Specialist Register in Chemical Pathology / Metabolic Medicine on date of taking up appointment.
- Within 6 months of CCT on the date of interview
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects Chemical Pathology/Metabolic Medicine culminating in award of CCT or equivalent
- Proven expertise in Blood Science Laboratory medicine.
- Experience with clinical presentation and investigation of patients with lipid disorders.
- Experience with clinical presentation and investigation of patients on parenteral nutrition.
Desirable
- Specialist experience in Chemical Pathology/ Clinical Biochemistry.
- Experience and evidence of participation in clinical MDMs and authorization and interpretation of specialist testing.
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day-to-day organisation of laboratory services in a busy Teaching Hospital
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Research and Publications
Essential
- Experience of clinical research.
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Parenteral Nutrition, Lipids and Laboratory Medicine.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD, PhD)
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC and Name on Specialist Register in Chemical Pathology / Metabolic Medicine on date of taking up appointment.
- Within 6 months of CCT on the date of interview
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects Chemical Pathology/Metabolic Medicine culminating in award of CCT or equivalent
- Proven expertise in Blood Science Laboratory medicine.
- Experience with clinical presentation and investigation of patients with lipid disorders.
- Experience with clinical presentation and investigation of patients on parenteral nutrition.
Desirable
- Specialist experience in Chemical Pathology/ Clinical Biochemistry.
- Experience and evidence of participation in clinical MDMs and authorization and interpretation of specialist testing.
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day-to-day organisation of laboratory services in a busy Teaching Hospital
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification
Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Research and Publications
Essential
- Experience of clinical research.
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Parenteral Nutrition, Lipids and Laboratory Medicine.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
