Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Neuropathologist to join our team covering a comprehensive range of diagnostic Neuropathology, including adult Neurooncology, Neuromuscular pathology (muscle, nerve and skin biopsies for nerve fibre counts), Neurocytology and Neuropathological post-mortem pathology. The department is equipped with an electron microscope, led by neuromuscular biomedical scientists.
You will join a strong, experienced team in a department committed to innovation, research, expansion of scientist reporting, automated processes, and digital pathology. The department is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and is proactive in developing and adopting solutions to deliver a high-quality service. We are a UKAS-accredited lab (ISO15189) with close ties to the nearby University of Birmingham.
Applicants must hold (or be eligible within 6 months) Full and Specialist Registration with the General Medical Council with a License to Practice and Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (or evidence of equivalent qualification). Newly qualified UK trainees must have or be within 6 months of holding the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) Award. Non-UK trained applicants must demonstrate CCT equivalence.
UHB is one of Englands largest teaching trusts, delivering inclusive, high-quality care across four acute sites. Staff wellbeing is a priority, with flexible and remote working options available.
Main duties of the job
We anticipate that the job plan will comprise between 6-10 programmed activities. Fixed elements of direct clinical care activities for Consultant Neuropathologists include the 4 weekly MDT meetings for Neurosurgical and Neuromuscular centres in the Midlands. The flexible elements of the direct clinical care activities (which include the majority of laboratory duties) and the supporting professional activities will be discussed with the successful candidate upon appointment. The split of DCC to SPA activity will typically be 8.5:1.5.
Laboratory duties are carried out on a rota basis by agreement with consultant colleagues. They include the provision of a comprehensive diagnostic Neuropathology service for The Trust.
Birmingham has a leading role in national genomic testing initiatives including whole genome sequencing (WGS), Tessa Jowell Brain Matrix platform trial, and validation of Long-Range Sequencing/Nanopore technology.
Supporting professional activities will include supervision and training of Regional Histopathology Trainees, teaching (undergraduate and postgraduate), research, audit and continuing professional development.
The post holder will be provided with the necessary IT equipment and access to training to be in position to meet these objectives. Office space and secretarial support will be provided.
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 description
Job responsibilities
KEY SKILLS
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers, and professionals both within and outside The Trust.
The post holder much have well developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids.
Planning and Organising
Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support these.
Plan workload to meet stipulated turnaround times as prescribed by legislation, guidelines or performance criteria from The Trust or national regulatory bodies.
Effectively plan, communicate, and execute change.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Governance
Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive service for The Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved.
Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including forward looking innovative practice.
Contribute to The Trusts corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory training required by The Trust.
Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of The Trust
Play an active role in implementing The Trusts clinical governance programme.
Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit.
Demonstrate excellence in patient care.
Deputise for colleagues including covering for absence of leave and at short notice in exceptional circumstances.
Analysis and Data Management
Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of all information governance and professional standards.
Respond to complaints according to The Trust protocols and within the appropriate time frame.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY SKILLS
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers, and professionals both within and outside The Trust.
The post holder much have well developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids.
Planning and Organising
Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support these.
Plan workload to meet stipulated turnaround times as prescribed by legislation, guidelines or performance criteria from The Trust or national regulatory bodies.
Effectively plan, communicate, and execute change.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Governance
Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive service for The Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved.
Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including forward looking innovative practice.
Contribute to The Trusts corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory training required by The Trust.
Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of The Trust
Play an active role in implementing The Trusts clinical governance programme.
Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit.
Demonstrate excellence in patient care.
Deputise for colleagues including covering for absence of leave and at short notice in exceptional circumstances.
Analysis and Data Management
Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of all information governance and professional standards.
Respond to complaints according to The Trust protocols and within the appropriate time frame.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration or equivalent
- Inclusion on Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
- Higher specialist training in area relevant to post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration or equivalent
- Inclusion on Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
- Higher specialist training in area relevant to post.
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).
