Job summary
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and forward thinking Histopathologist to join our existing team of consultants with the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and skills in the field of Breast Pathology with at least one other speciality either Urology or thoracic Pathology
This is a 1-year fixed term locum post to cover maternity leave.
Applicants are expected to have a strong background in Cellular Pathology and be able to work as part of a multiple sub-specialised team.
Main duties of the job
You will be supported by a well-established experienced specialist reporting team. The appointee, in collaboration with the other Consultants will be expected to fulfil the duties detailed in Job description
Main duties
- To actively participate in both departmental and trust matters concerning Cellular Pathology.
- Share appropriate clinical responsibility for Cellular Pathology along with the consultant team.
- To actively participate in both Departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit
- Participate in MDT meetings
- Undertake surgical cut up when required
- Teaching and training
About us
The Cellular pathology service is split across 2 campuses (QMC and NCH) .We process in excess 110,000 surgical specimens, 6000 non-gynaecological cytology cases and 1400 postmortems (the majority for H M Coroner) per annum including use of CTPM technology.
The Department is already scanning and reporting using digital pathology and the appointee will be given the opportunity validate in digital reporting using the Halo AP system.
The Department is a teaching and training department and the appointee will be expected to deliver undergraduate teaching (tutorials) and to contribute to the local Post Graduate Doctor teaching programme, as well as developing our own BMS staff.
BMS dissection is well established at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a comprehensive Histopathology diagnostic service, including full clinical liaison, to:
Clinicians at NUH.
Other users of the histopathology service in the greater Nottingham health community.
Other hospitals that hold service level agreements for specialist services with NUH.
To be involved in the training of Specialty Trainees, scientific and BMS staff.
Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave
To contribute, as required, to the teaching of pathology to undergraduates and postgraduates within the Medical School of University of Nottingham.
To take part in Medical Audit and Quality Control.
To pursue a programme of Continuous Professional and Medical Education/ Development (CME/CPD) with the Royal College of Pathologists
To participate in annual Individual Performance Reviews (IPR) and Consultant appraisals.
To contribute to the requirements of Clinical Governance. To share in the administrative duties associated with the running of a clinical laboratory
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a comprehensive Histopathology diagnostic service, including full clinical liaison, to:
Clinicians at NUH.
Other users of the histopathology service in the greater Nottingham health community.
Other hospitals that hold service level agreements for specialist services with NUH.
To be involved in the training of Specialty Trainees, scientific and BMS staff.
Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave
To contribute, as required, to the teaching of pathology to undergraduates and postgraduates within the Medical School of University of Nottingham.
To take part in Medical Audit and Quality Control.
To pursue a programme of Continuous Professional and Medical Education/ Development (CME/CPD) with the Royal College of Pathologists
To participate in annual Individual Performance Reviews (IPR) and Consultant appraisals.
To contribute to the requirements of Clinical Governance. To share in the administrative duties associated with the running of a clinical laboratory
Person Specification
education and occupational attainments
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- FRCPath or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development (existing consultants must be able to demonstrate active participation in a recognised CPD scheme).
experience and interests
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in: Breast Pathology as well as either GU or cardiothoracic
- Demonstrate active interest in developments in Breast Pathology as well as either GU or cardiothoracic
- Demonstrates experience in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching.
- Demonstrates ability to foster and promote the delivery of the clinical diagnostic services of the laboratory.
Desirable
- experience of Digital reporting systems
- experience of molecular Diagnostic report interpretation
Person Specification
education and occupational attainments
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- FRCPath or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional development (existing consultants must be able to demonstrate active participation in a recognised CPD scheme).
experience and interests
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in: Breast Pathology as well as either GU or cardiothoracic
- Demonstrate active interest in developments in Breast Pathology as well as either GU or cardiothoracic
- Demonstrates experience in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching.
- Demonstrates ability to foster and promote the delivery of the clinical diagnostic services of the laboratory.
Desirable
- experience of Digital reporting systems
- experience of molecular Diagnostic report interpretation
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).