Metabolic Medicine Locum Consultant Required For Obesity Clinics Cover / Bariatric Patients

National Locums; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in West Midlands is seeking an experienced Chemical Pathology Physician for a full-time locum contract. The role involves outpatient services for diabetic clinics and bariatric patients, clinical biochemistry diagnostic services, and participation in clinical trials. Ideal candidates will have FRCPath and MRCP qualifications, along with significant experience in metabolic medicine. Local accommodation is available for the role.

Benefits

Local accommodation available

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold FRCPath and MRCP qualifications.
• Experience in outpatient services for diabetic/bariatric patients is crucial.
• Previous involvement in clinical trials and quality improvement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient services to diabetic clinics and bariatric patients.
• Conduct diagnostic services in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Manage clinical trials and audits as necessary.

Skills

Clinical Biochemistry

Experience in metabolic medicine

Bariatric surgery knowledge

Drug treatments management

Nutritional support techniques

Education

FRCPath

MRCP

Job description

On behalf of the Centre for Obesity Management in West Midlands, I’m seeking an experienced Chemical Pathology Physician for a full-time ongoing locum contract.

This is an ongoing locum role.

The role involves:

• Outpatient services – diabetic clinics / bariatric patients
• Clinical Biochemistry Diagnostic Service
• Clinical trials, audits, quality improvement, teaching as needed

Ideal candidates will have FRCPath and MRCP, with experience in metabolic medicine, including:

• Drug treatments such as insulin and lipid-regulating drugs
• Enzyme replacement therapies for inherited metabolic diseases
• Bariatric surgery, e.g., gastric bypass
• Nutritional support via PEG or TPN
• Cardiovascular risk testing for high cholesterol patients
• Use of biologic treatments for cholesterol disorders
• Dynamic or stress tests for various conditions

Specialist accreditation is advantageous but not mandatory for relevant experience candidates.

Local accommodation is available.

The hospital is town-based with amenities nearby and an international airport within 30 minutes.

If this role isn’t suitable, please share your preferences and best times to discuss how I can support your career goals.

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For applications or more info, contact Dawid Krawczynski at 01908 776477 or email him here.

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