Job summary
SOUTH WEST LONDON PATHOLOGYBASED AT ST GEORGE'S UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
LOCUM CONSULTANT HISTOPATHOLOGISTS
Applications are invited for two Fixed term locum Consultant Histopathologists to join our Cellular Pathology department. These are two whole time Consultant posts with 10 programmed activities (PAs) and the post holder will be based at St. George's Hospital. These are two new posts reflecting increased demand related to service expansion. These are fixed term posts initially for 1 year, which will commence from 01 May 2023 and will eventually lead onto substantive posts.
The posts will primarily involve reporting of histopathology specimens in GI, Breast, Urology and skin pathology.
Main duties of the job
South West London PathologyST GEORGE'S UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUSTST GEORGE'S HOSPITALLONDON SW17 0QT
LOCUM CONSULTANT HISTOPATHOLOGIST
Applications are invited for a Fixed term locum Consultant Histopathologist to join our Cellular Pathology department. This is a whole time Consultant post with 10 programmed activities (PAs) and the post holder will be based at St. George's Hospital. The post will primarily involve reporting of histopathology specimens in urological pathology, with a minor component of GI pathology. This post covers a period of maternity absence and is required from Dec 2021 for a period of 6 months at least (extendable to a year).
The Cellular Pathology department at St George's Hospital is the hub for the South West London Pathology Service. This incorporates diagnostic cytology and histopathology from Croydon University Hospital and St George's Hospital and histopathology from Queen Mary's Hospital Roehampton. This is a busy department and is a friendly and supportive environment in which to develop specialist expertise.
Candidates wishing to work fewer than 10 programmed activities will also be considered for the role. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues
About us
GENERAL INFORMATION
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest healthcare units in the United Kingdom accommodating more than 900 beds and employing 6,000 members of staff. It provides general acute services alongside all major tertiary disciplines including neurosciences, cardiothoracic, and specialist children's services. Every year the Trust treats around 90,000 inpatient and day cases and 450,000 outpatients.
St. George's, University of London (SGUL), is the only remaining independently governed medical school in the country. As a College of the University of London, SGUL has been providing medical and healthcare training for over 250 years.
SGUL's mission is "to promote by excellence in teaching, clinical practice and research, the prevention, treatment and understanding of disease."
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES OF THE POST
The appointee/s, together with consultant colleagues, will be responsible for the provision of a Breast, Urological, Gastrointestinal pathology, with a component of skin reporting service.
The successful candidate will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers in the efficient running of the Service and will share with Consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the Trusts system of governance, and audit and maintain their CME/CPD. They will also have a commitment to participate in the Trusts professional development and to ensure their suitability for revalidation with the GMC. The appointee will be expected to observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedure, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.
The consultant appointed will have a continuing responsibility for the care of specimens from patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the department. They will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and specimens and the running of the clinical department.
The configuration of responsibilities will be reviewed from time to time and the appointee will be expected to work with consultant colleagues to provide a reliable and expeditious service. Compliance with the requirements of good clinical governance and any new national arrangements for medical recertification will be expected.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES OF THE POST
The appointee/s, together with consultant colleagues, will be responsible for the provision of a Breast, Urological, Gastrointestinal pathology, with a component of skin reporting service.
The successful candidate will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers in the efficient running of the Service and will share with Consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the Trusts system of governance, and audit and maintain their CME/CPD. They will also have a commitment to participate in the Trusts professional development and to ensure their suitability for revalidation with the GMC. The appointee will be expected to observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedure, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.
The consultant appointed will have a continuing responsibility for the care of specimens from patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the department. They will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and specimens and the running of the clinical department.
The configuration of responsibilities will be reviewed from time to time and the appointee will be expected to work with consultant colleagues to provide a reliable and expeditious service. Compliance with the requirements of good clinical governance and any new national arrangements for medical recertification will be expected.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Medical degree
- FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification
- Applicants that are UK trained must also be a holder of a Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Revalidation as appropriate
- Applicants that are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Desirable
- Higher degree in preparation or awarded
Experience
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent clinical responsibility.
- Thorough general training within all aspects of general histopathology/cytopathology
- Active participation in clinical audit
- Active participation in teaching
Desirable
- Management experience
- Relevant publication(s) in peer reviewed medical journal(s)
- Recent experience in independent reporting
Skills
Essential
- Teaching and presentation skills
- IT skills
- A good understanding of audit
- Ability to organise and manage
- Ability to advise on the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Desirable
- Research skills
- Leadership skills
Personal
Essential
- Interest in and commitment to research and teaching.
- Commitment to continuing medical education.
- Caring attitude to patients
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a team
Desirable
- Reside within 10 miles of St George's Hospital during working week
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Medical degree
- FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification
- Applicants that are UK trained must also be a holder of a Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Revalidation as appropriate
- Applicants that are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Desirable
- Higher degree in preparation or awarded
Experience
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent clinical responsibility.
- Thorough general training within all aspects of general histopathology/cytopathology
- Active participation in clinical audit
- Active participation in teaching
Desirable
- Management experience
- Relevant publication(s) in peer reviewed medical journal(s)
- Recent experience in independent reporting
Skills
Essential
- Teaching and presentation skills
- IT skills
- A good understanding of audit
- Ability to organise and manage
- Ability to advise on the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Desirable
- Research skills
- Leadership skills
Personal
Essential
- Interest in and commitment to research and teaching.
- Commitment to continuing medical education.
- Caring attitude to patients
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a team
Desirable
- Reside within 10 miles of St George's Hospital during working week
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).
