North Bristol NHS Trust
Consultant Chemical Pathologist
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Consultant Chemical Pathologist
Consultant Chemical Pathologist – Cardiometabolic Medicine (CMM) Portfolio
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust as of 1st July 2026, creating an exciting opportunity to combine expertise across North Bristol NHS Trust and Bristol Royal Infirmary.
About the Role
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values a healthy work-life balance and welcomes discussions about flexible working arrangements. We are particularly encouraging applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) candidates, as they are under-represented within the organisation.
Job Advert Closing Note: Due to the competitive nature of this role, applications will close as soon as sufficient candidates are received. We recommend applying immediately if you are interested.
This position provides an opportunity to work in an innovative, diverse, and research-active healthcare setting, focusing on generative AI use, which is monitored as part of the recruitment process. Applicants must declare any AI use during the application process.
Job Overview
This Consultant Chemical Pathologist role is based within the Department of Clinical Biochemistry at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, specialising in Cardiometabolic Medicine (CMM).
Key Clinical Areas
The postholder will deliver clinical activity across:
- Weekly Bariatric Medicine Clinic (within the Specialist Weight Management Service at Southmead Hospital)
- Weekly Lipid Clinic (based at Bristol Royal Infirmary)
- Clinical Liaison with the Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolic-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) MDTs
- Duty Biochemist Rota – participating in clinical validation and advisory services
Consideration will be given to providing a funded 1.0 programmed research activity (PA) session for suitable candidates, engaging with research within the Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolic Medicine team.
Time Allocation (Programmed Activities - PAs)
(Total: 40 hours per week)
| Core Responsibilities | Programmed Activity (PA) Allocation |
|---|---|
| Bariatric/Obesity Medicine (Clinic, MDTs, admin) | 3.225 PAs |
| – Bariatric Clinic | 1.0 PA |
| – MDTs (T3/T4 & GLP-1) | 0.625 PA |
| – admin (3x clinics/week) | 0.25 PA |
| – Triaging | 0.35 PA |
| Lipid Clinic | 2.5 PA |
| – Clinic | 1.0 PA |
| – MDTs | 0.25 PA |
| – admin | 0.5 PA |
| – Project work | 0.25 PA |
| Laboratory & Clinical Support | 3.625 PAs |
| – Duty Biochemist (non-resident rota) | 2.375 PA |
| – Weekly Manager meeting | 0.25 PA |
| Laboratory Management | 1.25 PA |
| • UKAS Accreditation (ISO 15189) compliance | |
| Research (optional 1.0 PA funded) | 1.0 PA (for qualifying candidates) |
| Professional Development (CPD etc.) | 1.5 PAs |
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Working Environment
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest trusts in the Bristol area, employing over 12,000 staff. We operate from Southmead Hospital, a leading centre for Major Trauma and essential specialties including:
- Exceptional patient care delivered by expert teams
- Multidisciplinary collaborations between clinical specialties
- UKAS-accredited Clinical Biochemistry and Blood Sciences laboratory
Our anti-discriminatory values ensure a supportive, inclusive environment. We actively seek job applicants from all underrepresented backgrounds and encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our patient population.
Main Responsibilities
1. Clinical Services
The role will primarily centre around two key domains within Cardiometabolic Medicine (CMM):
A. Bariatric Medicine (Specialist Weight Management Service - SWMS)
- Provide outpatient clinical sessions at Southmead Hospital
- Lead weekly MDTs involving surgical, medical, and nursing teams
- Offer specialist biochemical advice for patients with clinical obesity
- Support inpatient care provision across BNSSG (Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board)
B. Lipid and Metabolic Medicine
- Deliver an outpatient specialist lipid service at Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI)
- Participate in local MDTs and seek outreach opportunities across communities
- Liaise with primary/secondary care to implement cost-effective biochemical support
- Expand outreach into community settings to meet unmet clinical needs
C. Clinical Liaison
- Serve as key clinical liaison between:
- Metabolic-Associated Liver Disease (MASLD) MDT
- Endocrinology/Biochemistry MDT
- Ensure consistent biochemical guidance across all specialties
2. Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory Services
- Play a senior leadership role in managing Clinical Biochemistry and Blood Sciences
- Work with the Clinical Biochemistry Management Team to develop dynamic, efficient processes
- Ensure nationally accredited quality fulfillment under UKAS (ISO 15189:2022)
- Prepare for future Chief Medical Liaison Officer roles
- Contribute to strategic planning for laboratory services in alignment with NHS stagnations
3. Research & Development
- Collaborate with the Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Research Team
- Support jeronemisch & commercial trials (currently 25+ studies active, with further in planning)
- Focus on sub-investigator roles in clinical studies
- Encourage publishable, high-impact research (particularly within obesity, cardiovascular, and endocrinology).
Person Specification
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Qualifications & Registration
Essential:
- FRCPath in Chemical Pathology (or equivalent)
- Full & specialist GMC registration (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- UK-trained candidates: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within 6 months of award by interview date.
- Non-UK-trained candidates: Proof of equivalence to UK CCT.
Desirable:
- Higher academic qualification (e.g., MSc or MD).
Training & Experience
Essential:
- Familiarity with UK hospital systems & practices (or equivalent)
- Sub-specialist experience in lipid disorders & obesity medicine
- Willingness to deliver services independently
- Experience with UK MHA regulations & audit management
Desirable:
- Management of LDL-apheresis or complex, high-risk patients
- Experience with bariatric surgery complications
Leadership & Teamwork
Essential:
- Demonstrated expertise in effective team-building
- Proven consultant-level leadership with Mrs. organizational skills
- Capability to influence multi-professional clinical targets and adapt to strategic change
- Strong hands-on technical expertise in management & accountabilities
Desirable:
- Formal NHS or business management training (e.g., Executive MBA)
Communication Skills
Essential:
- Highly sensitive & empathetic ability to navigate sensitive discussions, including patient diagnoses.
- Historical experience in explaining complex biochemical pathology & risk management advice under pressure
- Strong interpersonal, written & verbal communication for reports/presentations
- Establish effective team dynamics in collaboration with medical and allied professionals
Benefits & Support
- Diverse, inclusive Working Culture
- Career Development through sponsorship, training, and management incentives.
- Well-being support to promote health, productivity and sustainability
- Long-term equity & salary progression within the NHS
- Commitment to Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
Application Process
- Applications close immediately upon sufficient pool attainment. Apply ASAP
- Only candidates demonstrating clear alignment with requirements will progress to interview.
- Applicants must provided certified references (alongside work email and referee proof) for swift shortlisting.
- Eligibility check: Due to UKVI guidance, visa sponsorship will not be guaranteed.
By proceeding, you acknowledge that your application data may be exposed through Bristol NHS Trust’s applicant management system for equalities tracking purposes.
Application Advice
- Reservations may close within 3 weeks, so apply immediately.
- Ensure reference contacts are competent in evaluative positions.
- Supports may arrive by:
- Trac job emails (tm.recruit@…)
- NHS.net account emails
- Mobile SMS text confirmation
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