Job summary
Applications are invited for a replacement post of Consultant Chemical Pathologist to join the current Consultant Chemical Pathologist working in Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. You will join an enthusiastic and forward-thinking clinically orientated team working to optimally develop the laboratory and clinical service. The new post will be 6PA's, with the substantive Consultant working 7PA's and a Clinical Scientist working 1-2 days per week. The current Consultant is also Clinical Lead and current Laboratory Director, although both these roles would be rotational with the new appointee.
The post is advertised as 6PAs per week (with no out of hours working). The exact job plan and working day pattern will be arranged with the successful candidate within 3 months of acceptance. You should possess FRCPath or equivalent and be on the Specialist Register of the GMC (or within six months of obtaining CCT).
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will be appointed to a 6PA position in a replacement post and share the following roles with the current Consultant Chemical Pathologist by discussion around clinical duties.
- Offering clinical guidance and scientific advice and assistance to hospital clinicians and general practitioners on the selection, performance and interpretation of clinically relevant tests, and may be involved in relevant ward rounds;
- Working with the BMS, Clinical Scientist and MLA staff in the laboratory with clinically related queries;
- Shared authorising of laboratory results and other laboratory-related tasks;
- Actively encouraged to develop specialist interest to support the clinical service of our users - particularly an interest in protein chemistry interpretation relevant/complementary to our expanding Haematology clinical service would be welcome;
- There is an expectation for direct clinical care in Lipid clinics as well as an opportunity for further clinical sessions in areas of interest. Current departmental clinical activity includes:
- Lipid clinics - including direct cardiac referral of inpatients - with dietician input available in clinics and links to FH screening services
- Renal stones - including Urology MDT
- Parenteral nutrition multidisciplinary ward rounds and supervision
- Endocrine clinics
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GMC registration AND 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. If an applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification
Experience/Clinical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of experience in Chemical Pathology suitable to working in a DGH
- Ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach
- Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence based practice
- Demonstration of an interest and commitment to teaching
- Experience in and commitment to clinical audit
Management Experience
Essential
- Ability to perform effectively as a member of a team, including a multidisciplinary team
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively: capacity to organise own workload
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance targets
- Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the department/Directorate
- Commitment to active clinical governance and learning from errors
Communication skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates clarity in written and spoken communication
- Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and others. Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others
Experience/Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience in managing risk and recognises when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Proven ability to work effectively in a range of clinical settings: laboratory, MDT
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GMC registration AND 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. If an applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification
Experience/Clinical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of experience in Chemical Pathology suitable to working in a DGH
- Ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach
- Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence based practice
- Demonstration of an interest and commitment to teaching
- Experience in and commitment to clinical audit
Management Experience
Essential
- Ability to perform effectively as a member of a team, including a multidisciplinary team
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively: capacity to organise own workload
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance targets
- Ability to balance individual requirements against those of the department/Directorate
- Commitment to active clinical governance and learning from errors
Communication skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates clarity in written and spoken communication
- Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and others. Enthusiastic and ability to inspire others
Experience/Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience in managing risk and recognises when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Proven ability to work effectively in a range of clinical settings: laboratory, MDT
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
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).
