University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Clinical Fellow in Chemical Pathology

The closing date is 05 September 2025

Job summary

18 month role supporting the delivery of Chemical Pathology and Metabolic Diseases clinics, day ward, research and audit.

Main duties of the job

The main role will be undertaking lipid and bone clinics and helping to conduct the day ward. There are no on call commitments. This opportunity would suit a full time or 0.8 WTE

Job description: The Trust Grade doctor will, during his/her contracted hours, perform such duties as may be delegated by the Senior Medical Staff in Chemical Pathology. In the main, these will consist of the duties defined below.

Attending the outpatient Lipid and or Bone Clinic and undertaking duties to support the Consultant.

Contribution to the running of the Lipid Virtual Clinic in line with service needs.

Attending the Day Ward (Thursday morning at Glenfield Hospital) where our dynamic function tests are performed.

One day is protected for research and audit work

Liaising with the ward Medical Staff and following up cases of biochemical interest under the guidance of one of the Consultants.

There will be opportunities to attend Hypertension clinics.

These duties are flexible and can vary dependent on the needs of the Department. The job is open for the consideration of part-time working.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

high-quality care for all,
being a great place to work,
partnerships for impact, and
research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

we are compassionate,
we are proud,
we are inclusive, and
we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Date posted

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-7369167-CSI

Job locations

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the personal specification and job description for detail. This is a fixed term position for 18 months.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the personal specification and job description for detail. This is a fixed term position for 18 months.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience
Experience working within NHS

Desirable

Experience of working with a Chemical Pathology department

Research and Audit

Essential

Experience of undertaking self guided research and audit

Desirable

Evidence of presenting research findings

Collaboration

Essential

Experience of working with a multi disciplinary team

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience
Experience working within NHS

Desirable

Experience of working with a Chemical Pathology department

Research and Audit

Essential

Experience of undertaking self guided research and audit

Desirable

Evidence of presenting research findings

Collaboration

Essential

Experience of working with a multi disciplinary team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)