Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Trust Grade doctor within our Trust. The post provides an excellent chance to develop a range of skills and gain experience within Chemical Pathology under Pathology services within Cancer and Clinical support Care group. The post would suit candidates looking to build upon their laboratory and Chemical pathology out patient management experience and provide a great foundation for personal development and an ideal opportunity to facilitate step-up to Senior ST grade training. The post will provide cover laboratory duties ward during standard daytime hours 09:00 - 17:00 Monday - Friday.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties Chemical Pathology:
1. Participation in duty biochemist rota
2. Participation in laboratory and clinical team meetings
3. Reporting and validation of specialist biochemistry laboratory assays
4. Act as part of a multidisciplinary team.
5. Liaison with clinical colleagues
6. undertaking laboratory-based projects- method development & validation
7. practical bench work
8. Follow up abnormal investigations during lab reporting
9. Attendance at CPD sessions- departmental, grand round, & appropriate postgraduate education courses & use the potential of study leave to keep one up to date.
10. Involvement in teaching and training junior medical and non-medical staff
11. Involvement in Quality assurance process- including Internal Quality control and external quality assurance programmes
12. Participation in clinical governance activities including clinical audit and risk management
13. Provision of accurate clinic letters/reports /written correspondence to GP's & secondary care physicians
14. Able to maintain a professional portfolio.
15. Networking with colleagues in Chemical Pathology in SHYPS cross sites
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
- Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice.
- 6 months experience working in the specialty.
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Year 1 and Foundation Year 2 post or equivalent.
Desirable
- Substantive NHS experience. (12 month continuous experience)
Flexibility
Essential
- Able to participate in duty biochemist rota
Desirable
- Able to work on any SHYPS site
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team members, patients, relatives, GPs and other agencies.
Desirable
- Attended effective communication seminars or similar
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
- Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice.
- 6 months experience working in the specialty.
- Satisfactory completion of Foundation Year 1 and Foundation Year 2 post or equivalent.
Desirable
- Substantive NHS experience. (12 month continuous experience)
Flexibility
Essential
- Able to participate in duty biochemist rota
Desirable
- Able to work on any SHYPS site
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team members, patients, relatives, GPs and other agencies.
Desirable
- Attended effective communication seminars or similar
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).
