Consultant Clinical Biochemist/Pathology Lead

Job summary

Consultant Clinical Biochemist/Pathology Lead Band 8D

Following the retirement of the current incumbent, applications are invited for a Consultant Clinical Scientist (8D) to be the Pathology Lead and support the Clinical Biochemistry service as part of the South West London Pathology (SWLP) network for Croydon University Hospital

The successful postholder will be expected to work as an autonomous consultant, reporting to the Clinical Director for the Integrated Surgery, Critical Care, and Clinical Support Service (ISCCS) directorate, and through the SWLP network Clinical Biochemistry Lead, to the Clinical Director of SWLP

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with a broad general background and significant experience at Consultant Scientist level, who can make a strong contribution to service developments at a time of challenge for Pathology services. You will be expected to participate in all aspects of the service, including duty Biochemist rota, clinical liaison, research and development, teaching, audit, and out of hours working.

The department provides support to the acute hospital and to Croydon ICB GPs. The department has UKAS accrediation (ISO15189:2012)

Proposed Interview Date: 21st of November 2023

Main duties of the job

Together with other Consultants within South West London Pathology Network (SWLP,) to be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive highly specialised clinical scientific service in Clinical Biochemistry to Croydon Healthcare , the local health community and other users of the SWLP.

Act as Clinical Lead for CUH Pathology within the SWLP framework with responsibility for the leadership, communication and team working to drive reform, support organisational change and uptake of initiatives that support excellence and ensure representation of CUH objectives and issues

Accountability for quality of the service delivered to the CUH site; this includes:

The development and implementation of policies, procedures and protocols of service

Clinical governance

Accreditation and quality assurance

Dealing with any issues arising where these impact upon clinical practice in other clinical areas

Provide a Consultant clinical advisory and analytical service giving expert analytical, interpretative and clinical advice on biochemical testing to medical, nursing and other staff within Croydon University Hospital, to primary care and to other users of the service.

Identify examples of National and International best practice and to ensure that SWLP partner hospitals benefit from relevant innovations in healthcare

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.