Job summary
Applications are invited for a 10 PA Consultant Chemical Patholgist posts in the Department of Checmial Pathology at Barts Health NHS Trust. This post is a replacement post substantive post.
The appointment is to provide a quality service in Chemical Pathology and lipidology and / or metabolic medicine services. As well as to ensure that the highest clinical standards are maintained and developed through evidence-based practice, embracement of technological advances, CPD and clinical audit, quality and risk management, job planning and appraisal. The post holfer will be expected to work flexibly and productively with team colleagues across all sites served by the ESEL to achieve the strategic clinical, operational and business objectives of the serviceThe post is based in the state-of-the-art Pathology and Pharmacy building at the Royal London hospital in Whitechapel. The department provides a high quality service and the appointee will be a full and active member of the team.
Main duties of the job
Applicants are required to hold full GMC registration with a licence to practice and to be on the GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT at the time of interview.
A job description applicable to the post is appended, together with details of the department. This post is full time but those interested in part time work are also encouraged to apply.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full FRCPath by examination or evidence of equivalent qualification
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (or be eligible for registration within six months of date of interview
- Applicants who are UK trained must also be holders of a certificate of completion of training (CCT) in Chemical Pathology +- Metabolic medicine, or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Applicants who are non-UK trained will be expected to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
Desirable
- MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification
- PhD or research MD
Skills knowledge and experience
Essential
- Ability to manage complex lipid and/or metabolic medicine disorders
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory and clinical aspects of chemical pathology and metabolic medicine
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues
- Evidence of management training and experience
- Experience of audit
- Experience of teaching
Desirable
- Involvement in service development and quality improvement processes
- Understanding of laboratory accreditation processes and requirements
- Evidence of formal teaching qualification
- Research projects relating to specialty area(s)
- Publications in relevant specialty journals
Interpersonal and professional abilities
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Communication
- Leadership ability
- Ability to engage in matrix/systemwide organisation structures
- Enthusiasm to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Acts in accordance with Trust's values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full FRCPath by examination or evidence of equivalent qualification
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (or be eligible for registration within six months of date of interview
- Applicants who are UK trained must also be holders of a certificate of completion of training (CCT) in Chemical Pathology +- Metabolic medicine, or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Applicants who are non-UK trained will be expected to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
Desirable
- MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification
- PhD or research MD
Skills knowledge and experience
Essential
- Ability to manage complex lipid and/or metabolic medicine disorders
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory and clinical aspects of chemical pathology and metabolic medicine
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues
- Evidence of management training and experience
- Experience of audit
- Experience of teaching
Desirable
- Involvement in service development and quality improvement processes
- Understanding of laboratory accreditation processes and requirements
- Evidence of formal teaching qualification
- Research projects relating to specialty area(s)
- Publications in relevant specialty journals
Interpersonal and professional abilities
Essential
- Organisational skills
- Communication
- Leadership ability
- Ability to engage in matrix/systemwide organisation structures
- Enthusiasm to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Acts in accordance with Trust's values
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).
