Consultant Chemical Pathologist

The successful candidate will join an impressive, friendly team dedicated to providing a first-class patient-centred service. The post would suit either a first-time consultant or an established consultant in Chemical Pathology with special interest particularly in lipidology and cardiovascular risk prevention.

The appointee will be expected to conduct and expand the lipid/cardiovascular disease prevention clinics, which are presently run by the single consultant with the support of a Clinical Pharmacist. The department offers all routine clinical biochemistry diagnostic tests, including general chemistry, endocrinology, tumour markers, haematinics, HbA1c, xanthochromia scanning, and protein electrophoresis.

• Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies.
• Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans.
• Participating in the various regional lipid and cardiovascular disease groups, such as the KSS Lipids & FH Steering Group Meeting and weekly regional lipid meetings with lipidologists from other Trusts in the area.
• Joining the hospital Grand Round Rota and being involved in hospital, laboratory, and GP teaching activities.

The Clinical Biochemistry department at the East Sussex Health Care Trust is located on two sites, Eastbourne and Conquest (Hastings) District general hospitals. The department has strong links with other departments, particularly Endocrinology/Diabetes and Cardiology.

• MB BS or equivalent.
• Fellowship of Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent.
• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within 6 months of interview via CCT).
• MD/ MSc/ PhD or equivalent.
• BSE accreditation.