Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) Cellular Pathology Department as a fellow with a primary focus on the Bone and Soft Tissue unit (BASTU) allowing them to develop high level diagnostic skills in this specialist sector.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust is one of the largest acute hospital Trusts in England serving the populations of Birmingham and Solihull. The Trust is composed of four main hospital sites; Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEHB), Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital (HGS). The Trust is a major Trauma Centre and has the largest Critical Care unit in Europe, also undertaking the largest number of solid organ transplants in Europe and undertakes cutting edge surgeries placing a demand on the service.
The Cellular Pathology diagnostic laboratory houses a wide variety of sub-specialities including histopathology, cytopathology, electron microscopy, a muscle biopsy service, molecular pathology services, a specialist bone and soft tissue unit, MOHS service, andrology service as well as a postmortem suite, mortuary and body repository. The laboratory receives and processes a wide range of samples including approximately 80,000 histological specimens and 7,000 non-gynae cytology samples per year.
Main duties of the job
*Working towards independently dissecting complex oncological resection specimens.
*Drafting histopathology reports of the cases and working towards independently reporting of soft tissue and bone biopsy and resection specimens.
*Engaging with molecular pathology to have comprehensive understating of interpretation of molecular findings in this diagnostic field.
*Participating in biobanking material from both extremity and retroperitoneal samples
*To participate in CPD activities
*Actively participate in sectional and departmental reviews and meetings.
*Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive service to the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved.
*Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support these.
*To manage compliance with good laboratory practice in accordance with all relevant regulatory and accreditation standards e.g., ISO 5189, Blood Safety Quality Regulations (BSQR) and Human Tissue Authority (HTA).
*Communicate patient information that is of a sensitive, highly complex and technical nature with clinical and non-clinical colleagues both internally and externally.
*Partake in MDTs.
*Good organisation, problem solving and time management skills with overall responsibility for delivering your agreed job plan.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The BASTU service at UHB supports the supra-regional Orthopedic Oncology Service which is a vital part of the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH) and the Midland Abdominal and Retroperitoneal/Pelvic Sarcoma Unit (MARSU).
The service deals with all types of surgical specimens of both extremities and retroperitoneum and serves as tertiary referral center for the region as well as provides second opinions.
The highly specialised workload allows excellent opportunities for sarcoma research and the service is involved in Pathology review work for the MRC bone and tissue sarcoma clinical trials committees.
The successful candidate would have the opportunity to work under the supervision of consultant histopathologists developing their skills and knowledge in dissecting and reporting on complex oncological surgical specimens. As their knowledge and skills develop this individual would be expected to supervise junior staff members and work towards independently reporting cases.
UHB Cellular Pathology is accredited by UKAS, holds a HTA licence and is an IBMS approved training laboratory for HCPC Registration and Specialist Training. The Department also participates in UK NEQAS External Quality Assurance Schemes where appropriate. The Department is led by both a Clinical Service Lead (medical) and a Head Biomedical Scientist (technical).
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape the future of Cellular Pathology including the Cellular Pathology services across UHB to support increasing activity. The Department works closely with labs across the Birmingham and Solihull 'BSol' network and this includes current setting up of digital pathology and imminent new LIMS implementation.
The post holder will be expected to undertake any training required and to maintain competency including a specialist level understanding of all the processes they participate in and supervise. The department supports Continuing Professional Development opportunities and expect staff to maintain evidence of CPD which should be up to date and relevant to the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The BASTU service at UHB supports the supra-regional Orthopedic Oncology Service which is a vital part of the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH) and the Midland Abdominal and Retroperitoneal/Pelvic Sarcoma Unit (MARSU).
The service deals with all types of surgical specimens of both extremities and retroperitoneum and serves as tertiary referral center for the region as well as provides second opinions.
The highly specialised workload allows excellent opportunities for sarcoma research and the service is involved in Pathology review work for the MRC bone and tissue sarcoma clinical trials committees.
The successful candidate would have the opportunity to work under the supervision of consultant histopathologists developing their skills and knowledge in dissecting and reporting on complex oncological surgical specimens. As their knowledge and skills develop this individual would be expected to supervise junior staff members and work towards independently reporting cases.
UHB Cellular Pathology is accredited by UKAS, holds a HTA licence and is an IBMS approved training laboratory for HCPC Registration and Specialist Training. The Department also participates in UK NEQAS External Quality Assurance Schemes where appropriate. The Department is led by both a Clinical Service Lead (medical) and a Head Biomedical Scientist (technical).
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape the future of Cellular Pathology including the Cellular Pathology services across UHB to support increasing activity. The Department works closely with labs across the Birmingham and Solihull 'BSol' network and this includes current setting up of digital pathology and imminent new LIMS implementation.
The post holder will be expected to undertake any training required and to maintain competency including a specialist level understanding of all the processes they participate in and supervise. The department supports Continuing Professional Development opportunities and expect staff to maintain evidence of CPD which should be up to date and relevant to the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Medical Degree from a recognised University
- *Full GMC registration
- *Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- *Eligibility to live and work in the UK
Experience
Essential
- *Experience in general histopathology reporting
- *Evidence of understanding of and participation in clinical governance and audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Medical Degree from a recognised University
- *Full GMC registration
- *Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- *Eligibility to live and work in the UK
Experience
Essential
- *Experience in general histopathology reporting
- *Evidence of understanding of and participation in clinical governance and audit
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
