The main role will be undertaking lipid clinics and helping to conduct day ward and laboratory work. There are no on call commitments. This opportunity would suit a full time or 0.8 WTE

Main duties of the job

The Trust Grade Doctor will, during his/her contracted hours, perform such duties as may be delegated by the Senior Medical Staff in Chemical Pathology.

About us

UHL is one of the largest and busiest teaching hospitals, our vision is to move from where we are now to where we want to be. Locally known as the journey from 'Good to Great'. The Department is a very clinical and provides Lipid, Hypertension, Metabolic bone diseases clinical service as a tertiary center. It is one of the largest NHs laboratories in UK, and offers nationally and internationally recognized services in field of chemical adherence testing of which the team are world leaders and in Forensics. There are very close links with the University of Leicester.

The team consist of highly motivate members working in friendly and welcoming environment where each member is provide opportunities to grow in areas that interest them

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Attending the outpatient Lipid Clinic (Friday morning and afternoon at Glenfield Hospital) and undertaking duties to support the Consultant.
• Contribution to the running of the Lipid Virtual Clinic in line with service needs (at least 2 sessions per week) is also.
• Attending the Day Ward (Thursday morning at Leicester General Hospital) where our dynamic function tests are performed.
• Acting as Duty Biochemist (at least one day per week at Leicester Royal Infirmary) and helping in the laboratory in method validation and other relevant areas.
• Liaising with the ward Medical Staff and following up cases of biochemical interest under the guidance of one of the Consultants.
• Research opportunities leading to high impact papers are available in line with the post holders timetable.

Person Specification
Training and Experience
Essential

• Relevant qualifications and professional regsitrations
• Previous experience in Chemical Pathology

Communication
Essential

• Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation

Desirable

• Leadership skills

Trust Values
Essential

• Understand and practices in line with Trust values

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