Job summary
The position is designed as 1.0WTE however applicants wishing to work part time will also be considered. Applicants must be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register (UK) with a License to Practice (or be eligible for full and Specialist registration within six months of interview).
The post holder will join 4 other Consultants in Clinical Biochemistry. The unified team are responsible for chemical pathology services across North Central London with individual consultants having responsibility for the different sites. The department includes a well-established tertiary lipid service with expertise in Clinical Trials and active in research. There are opportunities to support our large FH service supported by a Clinical Nurse Specialist who runs the cascade testing service. The person appointed will have broad training in Clinical Biochemistry and be capable of handling complex lipid patients as well as the Familial Hypercholesterolaemia service. Some experience in genomic medicine is desired to assist in setting up a FH registry. There are also opportunities to support and further the development of clinical trials.
The postholder will also provide Clinical Leadership for Clinical Biochemistry services at Whittington Health NHS Trust. The Whittington pathology laboratory services are in the process of transferring to Health Services Laboratories (HSL). It is anticipated that one day per week will be based at the Whittington Hospital
Main duties of the job
To learn more about the main duties of the Consultant Chemical Pathologist with Metabolic Medicine role , please see the attached job description and personal specification documents.
About us
The Royal Free Hospital was founded in 1828 to provide free healthcare to those who could not afford medical treatment. The title 'Royal' was granted by Queen Victoria in 1837 in recognition of the hospital's work with cholera victims.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust runs three hospitals in London:
- Barnet Hospital
- Chase Farm Hospital
- Royal Free Hospital
Across our three London hospitals, our vision is clear: to deliver world class expertise and local care. We combine globally recognised clinical expertise with local and friendly hospital care to represent the NHS at its best.
Our mission is to be world class in terms of healthcare treatment, clinical research, and teaching excellence. We aim to deliver and develop leading local healthcare in all three of our hospitals, to improve lives and help people thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To learn more about the main duties of the Consultant Chemical Pathologist with Metabolic Medicine role , please see the attached job description and personal specification documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To learn more about the main duties of the Consultant Chemical Pathologist with Metabolic Medicine role , please see the attached job description and personal specification documents.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- MBBS or other recognized equivalent medical qualification.
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within 6 months of interview.
- Applicants that are UK trained must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Applicants that are non-UK trained they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register for Chemical pathology and Metabolic Medicine, (or for UK trainees entry expected within 6 months from the date of the CCT.
- MRCP or show evidence of equivalent training and experience.
- FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent training and experience.
Desirable
- A higher academic degree (e.g. PhD or MD).
- Leadership and training experience.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolic Medicine.
- Experience and training in managing metabolic clinics.
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in Specialist areas that complement that of other consultants within the department
Management and Administration
Essential
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process.
- Ability to author and review clinical guidelines.
- Able to communicate well with patients, clinical colleagues, colleagues in Laboratory Medicine and support staff.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
- Committed to share in professional, managerial, and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior scientific and medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
Desirable
- Higher degree. Publications in the last two years as first author.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of good leadership, organisational and management skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD
Desirable
- Experience of leadership within the Laboratory medicine clinical environment.
practical requirements
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work the on-call rota with any reasonable adjustment to take account of a local requirement or disability.
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- MBBS or other recognized equivalent medical qualification.
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within 6 months of interview.
- Applicants that are UK trained must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Applicants that are non-UK trained they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register for Chemical pathology and Metabolic Medicine, (or for UK trainees entry expected within 6 months from the date of the CCT.
- MRCP or show evidence of equivalent training and experience.
- FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent training and experience.
Desirable
- A higher academic degree (e.g. PhD or MD).
- Leadership and training experience.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolic Medicine.
- Experience and training in managing metabolic clinics.
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
Desirable
- Evidence of experience in Specialist areas that complement that of other consultants within the department
Management and Administration
Essential
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process.
- Ability to author and review clinical guidelines.
- Able to communicate well with patients, clinical colleagues, colleagues in Laboratory Medicine and support staff.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance
- Committed to share in professional, managerial, and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior scientific and medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to teach clinical skills.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
Desirable
- Higher degree. Publications in the last two years as first author.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of good leadership, organisational and management skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD
Desirable
- Experience of leadership within the Laboratory medicine clinical environment.
practical requirements
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work the on-call rota with any reasonable adjustment to take account of a local requirement or disability.
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust 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
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).
