Consultant in Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolic Medicine

4 weeks ago

Bristol City Centre, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolic Medicine based in the Laboratory Medicine Department, Division of Diagnostics and Therapies at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS FT. This post is open to those with training in Chemical Pathology, both with and without formal certification in Metabolic Medicine.

You will join a clinical team of four medically qualified and two clinical scientist consultant clinical biochemists. The post is based primarily at Bristol Royal Infirmary.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the direct clinical care of patients with Lipid Disorders, and be able to contribute to the provision of the specialist lipidology services provided by the Department. This includes contribution to the ongoing clinical trial work, both in the studies for which we already have participants, recruiting to trials we are already involved with and securing future clinical trial work. They will also have experience and skills required to lead a tertiary centre adult hypertension clinic.

Our Clinical Biochemistry service has a strong tradition of clinically focussed leadership of the entire laboratory team. As a clinician practising from a laboratory base, the appointee will be required to contribute to service development as well as working at the clinical interface.

The Department is accredited for training and has specialist registrars as well as trainee clinical scientists. The postholder will be encouraged become involved training these colleagues and in teaching medical students.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of this position

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

Full and specialist registration in Chemical Pathology with the General Medical Council (GMC) or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview FRCPath in Chemical Pathology or equivalent qualification

Desirable

MRCP or other higher specialist medical degree CCT in Chemical Pathology with Metabolic Medicine

Experience
Essential

Thorough and broad training and experience in Clinical Biochemistry Extensive experience in the direct care of patients with lipid disorders Experience and skills required to run a tertiary adult hypertension clinic Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision

Desirable

Experience of managing LDL-apheresis Evidence of another metabolic medicine special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy

Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential

Up to date knowledge of Clinical Biochemistry, Lipidology and Hypertension and able to demonstrate skill in patient management in these areas of practice Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty

Desirable

Broad range of IT skills

Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential

Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation Positive approach to evidence-based practice Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) schemes

Research
Essential

Knowledge of the principles involved in research Experience as a clinical trial sub-investigator or principal investigator Evidence of involvement in both laboratory and clinical research GCP training

Desirable

Evidence of peer-reviewed research output including in the field of lipidology Ability to increase the academic profile of the department

Teaching and Training
Essential

Experience of teaching medical students. Experience of supervising trainees. Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

Formal teaching qualification

Management & Leadership
Essential

Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant Ability to practice independently as a consultant Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks

Desirable

Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures Management experience

Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues. Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions Ability to be a flexible team member

Other personal abilities and aptitudes
Essential

Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Other
Essential

Meets professional health requirements Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role

Behaviours and Values
Essential

Demonstrates the 4 Trust values

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