Locally Employed Doctor (Higher) in Chemical Pathology

Locally Employed Doctor (Higher) in Chemical Pathology

The closing date is 08 January 2026

Applications are invited for a 12 months fixed term LED Higher to join the Chemical Pathology Department at Heartlands Hospital, to commence as soon as possible. Chemical Pathology uniquely combines clinical input into the day-to-day function of the clinical chemistry laboratory with direct clinical care to patients with metabolic disorders, including lipid disorders, disorders of calcium and bone metabolism, nutritional disorders, diabetes mellitus, and inherited metabolic diseases.

Main duties of the job

• Participate in outpatient clinics for lipid and metabolic disorders under consultant supervision.
• Provide clinical advice on biochemical test selection and interpretation.
• Liaise with clinical teams to optimise patient investigation and management.

Policy and Service Development

• Contribute to development of clinical guidelines and laboratory protocols.
• Support implementation of quality and safety initiatives within the department.

Information Resources

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Use laboratory and hospital IT systems appropriately.
• Participate in audit, data collection, and reporting for service improvement.

Freedom to Act

• Work within agreed protocols and under consultant supervision.
• Exercise independent clinical judgement appropriate to level of experience.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) provides exposure to a wide array of chemistry laboratory tests, with a high throughput of both routine and specialist investigations. Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham serves as the regional centre for adults with Inherited Metabolic Disorders, providing rare and complex case experience.

The Clinical Chemistry Laboratories are based at Heartlands Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and Good Hope Hospital, with clinics held across all three sites. The post offers opportunities for involvement in clinical service, audit, research, and teaching, providing excellent experience for those considering a future in Chemical Pathology or metabolic medicine.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council GMC, with licence to practice.
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice.
• Able to demonstrate basic clinical knowledge appropriate to level of responsibility

Experience

• Minimum 2 years' post-foundation clinical experience.
• Understanding of principles of clinical biochemistry and laboratory medicine.
• Experience in audit and quality improvement.
• Previous experience of research and audit.
• Previous experience of change management and problem solving.
• Experience of implementing evidence-based practice.

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.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust