Locum registrar post in Chemical Pathology and Metabolic Medicine

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This is a replacement post due to a vacancy created by one of the registrars taking time out of training within the Department of Clinical Biochemistry. The post holder will provide clinical support for the Clinical Biochemistry diagnostic service, and clinical activities within the department. There is no general medicine component to this post.

This is a 6-month full time locum replacement post and applicants must be registered with the GMC and have general clinical experience of at least 2 years.

The Pathology service at the Royal Free Hospital is provided by the Health Services Laboratories (HSL), a pathology partnership between two world class London hospitals and the largest independent provider of pathology services in the UK. Clinical Biochemistry laboratory services provide a clinically led comprehensive diagnostic service, with the clinical leadership being provided by 4 Medical Consultants.

We work closely with the Departments of Cardiology, Endocrinology, Hepatology and Renal Medicine. There will be opportunities to get involved in clinical audits as well as development of cross-speciality projects

Main duties of the job

Outpatient Clinics

The post-holder will provide support for the Lipid and Cardiovascular risk prevention clinics.

Clinical Biochemistry Diagnostic Service

The post holder with the existing trainees will participate in the provision of clinical support to clinical and diagnostic work within the department of Clinical Biochemistry, including point of care testing.

Clinical trials, clinical audits, quality improvement

There will be opportunities to get involved in clinical trials and audits and development of patient pathways, pathology demand management and evaluation both clinically and scientifically of new tests.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivaled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Date posted

04 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£43,923 to £63,152 a year per annum plus London weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-6139131

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond St

London

NW3 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC Registration

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience

Essential

  • General clinical experience of at least 2 years.

Desirable

  • Evidence of participation in audit / quality improvement activity.

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • A flexible and motivated attitude to work
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
  • Self-motivating and of a calm disposition

Desirable

  • Understanding of and an aptitude for research methodology

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

  • Able to work as a team member and form professional relationships with wider trust colleagues
  • Diplomatic and assertive
Person Specification

Education & Professional Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC Registration

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Experience

Essential

  • General clinical experience of at least 2 years.

Desirable

  • Evidence of participation in audit / quality improvement activity.

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

  • A flexible and motivated attitude to work
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
  • Self-motivating and of a calm disposition

Desirable

  • Understanding of and an aptitude for research methodology

Personal Qualities & Attributes

Essential

  • Able to work as a team member and form professional relationships with wider trust colleagues
  • Diplomatic and assertive

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).

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

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond St

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond St

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead - Chemical Pathology

Mfon Ewang

mfon.ewang@nhs.net

Date posted

04 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£43,923 to £63,152 a year per annum plus London weighting

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-6139131

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond St

London

NW3 2QG


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