Consultant Chemical Pathologist
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Job summaryThe Clinical Biochemistry department at the East Sussex Health Care Trust is located on two sites, Eastbourne and Conquest (Hastings) District general hospitals and provides a wide range of diagnostic services for the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and to East Sussex GPs.The successful candidate will join an impressive, friendly team dedicated to providing a first-class patient-centred service including the Lead Consultant in Chemical pathology/Metabolic Medicine, two Consultant Clinical scientists and a Grade A Clinical scientist. 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. In addition to contributing to the laboratory work, the post holder will be expected to conduct and expand the lipid/cardiovascular disease prevention clinics which are presently run by the single consultant with the support ofClinical Pharmacist who is Lead Stroke / Anticoagulation/ IVIGand Lipid Specialist Pharmacist. The department offers all routine clinical biochemistry diagnostic tests including general chemistry, endocrinology, tumour markers, haematinics, HbA1c, xanthochromia scanning and protein electrophoresis. We receive about 3,000 samples per day across both sites.The present single Chemical Pathology Consultant is based mainly at EDGH, but with clinics also at the Conquest Hospital.There is presently no consultant on-call requirement.Main duties of the jobUndertaking 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 Trusts service plans.Contribution to continuing UKAS accreditation . The department is proudly UKAS accredited, with state of the art equipment and experienced, solid technical staffThe department has strong links with other departments particularly Endocrinology/Diabetes and CardiologyThe appointee will also be expected to join and be involved 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. There are also ad hoc regional meetings about pathways, new drugs, and similar, in collaboration with the primary sector.The appointee is expected to join the hospital Grand Round Rota and be involved in hospital, laboratory and GP teaching activitiesThe department facilitates research by other departments but any personal research interests will be encouraged provided they are in line with the department’s agenda.This post offers the exciting opportunity to practice pathology to a high standard with supportive clinical colleagues in an area affording an enviable quality of life.About usA wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hopsital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attachedThe appointee will be based at EDGH or Conquest (by agreement and preference) but will be expected to travel between sites as needed for the laboratory services, and run lipid clinics on both sites. The appointee may be expected to undertake duties elsewhere in the East Sussex healthcare community.ESHT forms part of the Sussex Pathology Network. This collaboration is in its infancy, expecting to achieve maturity late 2025. Along with ESHT, the network incorporates University Hospitals Sussex and Queen Victoria Hospital. We are working closely with our network colleagues, and we share a commitment to fulfilling the Networks maximum potential.Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attachedThe appointee will be based at EDGH or Conquest (by agreement and preference) but will be expected to travel between sites as needed for the laboratory services, and run lipid clinics on both sites. The appointee may be expected to undertake duties elsewhere in the East Sussex healthcare community.ESHT forms part of the Sussex Pathology Network. This collaboration is in its infancy, expecting to achieve maturity late 2025. Along with ESHT, the network incorporates University Hospitals Sussex and Queen Victoria Hospital. We are working closely with our network colleagues, and we share a commitment to fulfilling the Networks maximum potential.Person SpecificationQualifications & RegistrationEssential
Desirable
Training & experienceEssential
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Administration ManagementEssential
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Audit, Research & PublicationsEssential
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Personal skills & attributesEssential
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TeachingEssential
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Person Specification
Qualifications & RegistrationEssential
Desirable
Training & experienceEssential
Desirable
Administration ManagementEssential
Desirable
Audit, Research & PublicationsEssential
Desirable
Personal skills & attributesEssential
Desirable
TeachingEssential
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 .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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer detailsEmployer nameEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
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Eastbourne, East Sussex
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:33:53 GMT
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