Consultant in Adult Inherited Metabolic Disease

Job title:

Consultant in Adult Inherited Metabolic Disease

Company:

British Medical Journal

Job description

We are appointing a whole-time Consultant in Adult Inherited Metabolic Disease (AIMD) to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.The service is based at The Northern General Hospital and The Royal Hallamshire Hospital, and currently cares for over 500 patients covering Yorkshire, the East Midlands and Lincolnshire. The service is part of South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology, a partnership which fully integrates pathology services across the South Yorkshire ICB including Barnsley Hospital, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield Children’s, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trusts.We welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.Any candidate who is unable to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleaguesShould any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.Main duties of the jobThe appointee will, together with consultant colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team, be responsible for providing a comprehensive Adult Inherited Metabolic Disease (AIMD) service. This will include IMD clinics, including transition clinics MDT meetings providing advice and guidance on the management of patients clinical governance activities and participation in the Consultant on-call rota.This post itself is an inherited metabolic disease post but with broader contribution to the clinical chemistry service, a personalised job plan may be considereddepending on the successful applicant’s skills, experience and preferences and the needs of the department. Examples of wider activity undertaken by the existing adult inherited metabolic disease consultants include clinical chemistry laboratory support, Duty Biochemist sessions, trace metal reporting and Lipid Clinic work. Work undertaken outside of AIMD may involve supporting services at any of the SYBP partner organisations.Please refer to the job description for full duties of the post.About usLocated on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one if the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview
• If an applicant is UK trained, they must 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.
• FRCPath or equivalent

Desirable

• MD or PhD or equivalent
• Other relevant higher qualification
• MRCP or equivalent

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Adult Inherited Metabolic Disease
• Ability to lead a multi-professional team and take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients and the interpretation of laboratory tests.
• Possess broad laboratory and quality management experience.

Research
Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate

Desirable

• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.

Teaching and training
Essential

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels

Continuous Professional Development
Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Management and Administration
Essential

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management

Clinical governance and audit
Essential

• Experience in performing clinical audit

Desirable

• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• Good oral and written communication skills

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Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Sheffield

Job date

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:34:43 GMT

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