Job summary
A modernised clinical pathology service, proud to deliver excellence for users, patients and staff.
North West London Pathology (NWLP) is a partnership between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Trust. The partnership represents a new model for delivering pathology testing in a modern, efficient operation that manages over 30 million tests per year.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Trust grade Registrar in Metabolic Medicine to join our friendly and dedicated Blood Sciences team.
The Blood Sciences Department provides acute services to six Hospitals in Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Chelsea and Westminster, St Mary's, West Middlesex and Hillingdon. Each site has its own local dedicated laboratory. The post holder is expected to participate in the provision of services at any of the Imperial sites.
The post holder will be expected to liaise effectively with the Clinical Lead and Divisional Management Team as required.
The post is a fixed term post to cover a vacancy in the metabolic Medicine / Chemical Pathology rotation and the post holder will be expected to participate in the rolling rota to cover across the three sites. They will also be expected to fill in rota gaps when other trainees are on leave or at teaching events.
This is a non-banded post with no on-call requirement.
Main duties of the job
The appointees' prime duties, in conjunction with the other SpRs, will be the provision of a comprehensive and high quality Metabolic medicine/chemical pathology service to the Trust, under the supervision of the Consultant staff.
The appointee will participate in the Rolling rota and fill in gaps when other trainees are on leave or are at teaching events.
The candidate will attend regular meetings: Weekly MDT meetings within the subspecialty they are covering as well as weekly training sessions.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities:
- Chemical pathology training
a .Observation and training within the main lab
- Observation and training in specialty labs
- Basic laboratory skills
- Advanced laboratory skills
- Interpretational services
- Clinical authorisation / duty biochemistry duties
- FRCPath exams when appropriate
- Contribution to training /teaching
- Experience of management & governance issues
- Potential for participation in out-of-hours on-call rota by agreement
- Metabolic Medicine Training (minimum number)
- Diabetes clinics type 1 and 2 (40)
- Metabolic bone clinics (40)
- Lipid clinics (40)
- Hypertension clinics (20)
- Obesity clinics (20)
- Nutrition ward rounds (25)
- Inborn errors of metabolism
- Other speciality clinics cardiovascular risk, renal stones etc
- Dynamic function tests / multi-disciplinary meetings
- Research
We expect all trainees to take part in research/Quality improvement and audit projects.
The typical responsibilities in a clinical working week should incorporate;
- 1 day undertaking duty biochemist / authorisation duties
- 2 clinics a week
- At least 1 day of chemical laboratory training / experiential learning
- A dedicated session to perform audit /research within the chemical pathology remit
- Weekly meetings / communication with educational supervisor
- Completion of a training log-book / e-portfolio as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities:
- Chemical pathology training
a .Observation and training within the main lab
- Observation and training in specialty labs
- Basic laboratory skills
- Advanced laboratory skills
- Interpretational services
- Clinical authorisation / duty biochemistry duties
- FRCPath exams when appropriate
- Contribution to training /teaching
- Experience of management & governance issues
- Potential for participation in out-of-hours on-call rota by agreement
- Metabolic Medicine Training (minimum number)
- Diabetes clinics type 1 and 2 (40)
- Metabolic bone clinics (40)
- Lipid clinics (40)
- Hypertension clinics (20)
- Obesity clinics (20)
- Nutrition ward rounds (25)
- Inborn errors of metabolism
- Other speciality clinics cardiovascular risk, renal stones etc
- Dynamic function tests / multi-disciplinary meetings
- Research
We expect all trainees to take part in research/Quality improvement and audit projects.
The typical responsibilities in a clinical working week should incorporate;
- 1 day undertaking duty biochemist / authorisation duties
- 2 clinics a week
- At least 1 day of chemical laboratory training / experiential learning
- A dedicated session to perform audit /research within the chemical pathology remit
- Weekly meetings / communication with educational supervisor
- Completion of a training log-book / e-portfolio as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Register with license to practice
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Desirable
Relevant experience in specialty/sub specialty
Desirable
- Some experience in metabolic medicine
Clinical skills
Essential
- Clinical skills expected of a year 3 ST3
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at HHNT
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Knowledge of NHS processes and pressures
- Experience of teaching students and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Experience of clinical service development and research
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Register with license to practice
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Desirable
Relevant experience in specialty/sub specialty
Desirable
- Some experience in metabolic medicine
Clinical skills
Essential
- Clinical skills expected of a year 3 ST3
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to level of appointment at HHNT
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Knowledge of NHS processes and pressures
- Experience of teaching students and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Experience of clinical service development and research
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job 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.
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).
