Job summary Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Chemical Pathologist at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust - Wexham Park Site. This post is a full time post. The successful candidate will be based primarily at the Wexham Park Site and will join the current Clinical scientists in offering support to the general biochemistry services. In addition the successful candidate will be expected to provide a lipidology clinical service to the Trust. Main duties of the job The consultants in Medical Biochemistry will be employed by Frimley Health NHS trust and based at the Blood Sciences Hub laboratory at Wexham Park Hospital. They will be clinically responsible to the Clinical Director of Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS). They will work collaboratively with the Consultant in Medical Biochemistry based at Frimley Park hospital. He/She will have the use of a dedicated office, equipped with the usual furniture and a P.C. with word processing and spreadsheet facilities, and full access to the laboratory IT systems. There is a shared part-time departmental secretary. The consultants in Medical Biochemistry are expected to provide a comprehensive clinical biochemistry service for all users of the laboratory. The consultants will provide expert support for the diagnosis and management of biochemical clinical problems; advice on appropriate investigations on an individual patient basis; and determine the repertoire provided by the clinical biochemistry department within the resources that are available. The consultants will take a lead role in clinical liaison and clinical audit. The Clinical Biochemists will normally provide cover for the laboratory services during the Consultant's absence or leave. There is also an on-call commitment to provide continuous Consultant cover for the Biochemistry service across Berkshire, shared with 3 other consultants. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users. Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo Date posted 17 October 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-WPHCON-19 Job locations Wexham Park Hospital Wexham St, Slough SL2 4HL Job description Job responsibilities For an informal discussion please contact Dr Saku Jayasinghe, Consultant Biochemical Pathologist on 0300 615 3447/8, sakunthala.jayasinghenhs.net, Helen Bruce Clinical Lead for General Biochemistry 01483 571122 hbrucenhs.net or Dr David Cartwright, Associate Medical Director (Blood Sciences) 01932723041 or david.cartwrightnhs.net. Job description Job responsibilities For an informal discussion please contact Dr Saku Jayasinghe, Consultant Biochemical Pathologist on 0300 615 3447/8, sakunthala.jayasinghenhs.net, Helen Bruce Clinical Lead for General Biochemistry 01483 571122 hbrucenhs.net or Dr David Cartwright, Associate Medical Director (Blood Sciences) 01932723041 or david.cartwrightnhs.net. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB ChB or equivalent Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) in Chemical Pathology or Chemical Pathology (Metabolic Medicine) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview) Applicants who 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 who are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT. FRCPath or equivalent Desirable MRCP, MD, PhD or other higher degree Clinical Essential Ability to manage lipid disorders in an outpatient setting Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Comprehensive knowledge of Chemical Pathology Desirable Interest in Newborn Screening Management Essential Knowledge of clinical governance issues Desirable Evidence of management and administration experience Evidence of completion of management training on an accredited course Involvement in service development and/or quality improvement processes Understanding of laboratory accreditation processes and requirements Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB ChB or equivalent Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) in Chemical Pathology or Chemical Pathology (Metabolic Medicine) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview) Applicants who 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 who are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT. FRCPath or equivalent Desirable MRCP, MD, PhD or other higher degree Clinical Essential Ability to manage lipid disorders in an outpatient setting Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team Comprehensive knowledge of Chemical Pathology Desirable Interest in Newborn Screening Management Essential Knowledge of clinical governance issues Desirable Evidence of management and administration experience Evidence of completion of management training on an accredited course Involvement in service development and/or quality improvement processes Understanding of laboratory accreditation processes and requirements 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 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). Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Wexham Park Hospital Wexham St, Slough SL2 4HL Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)