Job responsibilities
This
is a new permanent post based in the Blood Sciences Department. The post holder
will perform clinical liaison and provide a clinical interpretive service for
tests that are used for the diagnosis and monitoring of Endocrine disorders..
The
Specialty Doctor will be expected to hold clinics, under supervision. They will
also attend and contribute to departmental meetings, multidisciplinary team
meetings and teaching sessions. The role will also include supporting the
consultants in their delivery of excellent clinical care.
The
post duties may include a combination of the following. The post holder may not
be required to carry out all the duties listed. This will depend upon the
requirements of the service.
i.
Hold outpatient, telephone and video clinics
ii.
Support consultant clinical activity
iii.
Dictate and sign-off clinic letters promptly
iv.
Maintain continued professional development
v.
Attend all stipulated departmental meetings
vi.
Support multidisciplinary team meetings
vii.
Undertake audit and quality improvement projects
viii.
Teach medical students and other medical personnel as directed
ix.
Attend specialty clinics, departmental teaching activities and other relevant
clinical meetings
x.
Attend induction and comply with all local policies including dress code,
annual and study leave
Supervision
Day
to day supervision and support will be provided by the appropriate member of
consultant, medical or specialty nursing staff as appropriate.
REQUIREMENTS
OF THE POST
The
post is suitable for a candidate who has achieved Fellowship of the Royal
College of Pathologists (FRCPath) and can demonstrate considerable previous
clinical and laboratory experience and skills.
Training
and Qualifications
See
Person Specification.
Experience
A
generic capabilities framework for the Specialty grade has been developed in
partnership between the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, the British Medical
Association and NHS Employers.
Personal
Attributes
Practises
with the professional values and behaviours expected of all doctors as set out
in GMC Good Medical Practice and the Generic Professional Capabilities
Framework (or equivalent for dentists). He/She will have an understanding of
current NHS management and Trusts
Clinical
Audit
Critically
appraises and synthesises the outcomes of audit, inquiries, critical incidents
or complaints and implements appropriate changes. This includes contributing to
Audit meetings, mortality and morbidity meetings and application of agreed
clinical guidelines.
TEACHING
The
Trust is a Teaching Hospital and therefore considers the active participation
medical staff in teaching and training to be part of our core activities.
JOB
PLAN AND WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
The
job plan review will take place annually, normally with the managing consultant
or Clinical Director. The annual job
plan review may result in a revised prospective job plan. There may be an interim review of the job
plan where duties, responsibilities, accountability arrangements or objectives
have changed or need to change significantly within the area.
This
is a 5 PA job plan, or 2.5 days per week - covering Mondays, Wednesdays and
Thursday morning. Mondays will cover laboratory medicine 9-5pm. Wednesdays will
be with the Endocrinology team covering the lipid clinic, clinic admin, and SPA
time. Thursday morning will be covering lipid advice and guidance.
Accountability
The
postholder is managerially accountable for the use of resources to the managing
consultant and professionally accountable to the Chief Medical Officer through
Clinical Directors. This may be amended
in the light of the Trusts management arrangements.
Standards
of Conduct and Behaviour
You
are required to work to the standards set out by the General Medical Council in
Good Medical Practice.
Job
Planning & Appraisal
The
Trust attaches considerable importance to professional requirements, including
participating in annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance, to
help achieve the highest possible standards in the delivery of healthcare and
services. Arrangements for annual
appraisal will be managed through the managing consultant/Clinical Director.
Leave
Arrangements
All
leave should be applied for in accordance with the Trusts Leave Policy,
normally giving six weeks notice of any leave, other than in exceptional
circumstances.
Training
During
the course of your employment, you agree to undergo whatever training the Trust
deems necessary.
Continuing
Medical Education
The
Trust fully supports the requirement for CME by the relevant Royal College and
acknowledges that it is an essential component of your professional activities
that will be reviewed during the appraisal process and revalidation. Time and financial support for these activities
will be granted in accordance with the Trusts Leave Policy.
West
Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT)
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute
Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West
Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for
our patients.
Infection
Control
The
jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection
Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact
with patients and their environment.
Health
& Safety/Risk Management
All
staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve
the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users.
Equality
and Diversity
The
jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure
equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the
individual needs of patients and their families.
Rehabilitation
of Offenders Act & DBS Disclosure
This
position involves access to patients during the normal course of duties and is
therefore subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order)
1975. As such you must reveal any
information which you may have concerning convictions which would otherwise be
considered as spent.
An
offer of appointment to this post would be subject to the express condition
that the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust receives a Disclosure Barring Service
(DBS) Clearance which will check the existence and the content of any criminal
disclosure received. The Trust has the
right to withdraw an offer or employment if not satisfied of a candidate's
suitability for this position by reason of criminal record or antecedents,
especially in cases where no declaration of criminal proceedings has been made
on a candidates application form or Criminal Declaration Form. The Trust reserves the right to determine
this issue at its sole discretion. If
you are successful in being short listed for this position you will be asked to
complete a criminal disclosure form to be handed to a representative at
interview. Further more, if appointed to
this post you will be asked to complete a 'DBS Disclosure Application Form'
which will be submitted to the DBS.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of
Ex-offenders which is available on request.
Patient
and Public Involvement
The
Trust has a statutory duty to involve patients and public in evaluating and
planning services. All staff have a
responsibility to listen to the views of patients and to contribute to service
improvements based on patient feedback.
Respect
for Patient Confidentiality
The
jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge
patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.
THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as
a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff
and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values.
ENQUIRIES
Prospective
applicants are encouraged to visit the Department and are invited to contact
any of the following persons:
* Dr Kevin Stuart. Consultant
Chemical Pathologist. LTHT, Pathology CSU. Blood Sciences Department Clinical
Lead. Email- kevin.stuart@nhs.net Tel- 0113 206 7577.
*Dr Jennifer Spencer. Consultant
Biochemist. LTHT Pathology CSU. Blood Sciences Department. Email-
Jennifer.spencer7@nhs.net Tel- 0113 392 2408
