Job summary
This post is a replacement post for a Consultant Cellular Pathologist 10PAs (with up to 2 additional PAs) to join a team of Cellular Pathologists (currently 1.9 wte NHS Consultants and additional support provided by a private company with 3 Consultant Pathologists on-site and additional outsourced reporting). There is a large and diverse workload with provision of the Cellular Pathology service to the Hospital (including Northamptonshire Cancer Centre) and to Primary Care. There are network links with Leicester Hospitals and Kettering and the department supports a full programme of local and regional cancer MDTs. Participation in the autopsy service is desirable and subject to approval of the post holder by HM Coroner. Attendance at appropriate cancer multidisciplinary team meetings as the lead pathologist will be required. This is a modern, well-equipped department with a commitment towards "Lean" working, the laboratory has full ISO 15189 accreditation. Each Consultant has a modern well-equipped office with high quality microscope, teaching head and digital imaging system. The personal computer has digital dictation software and access to hospital intranet and internet facilities. Voice recognition is planned. Although there is no full departmental subspecialisation, subspecialist interests are expected with MDT participation and these are negotiable. Consultants' subspecialist interests are expected to complement each other.
Main duties of the job
- Laboratory and Clinical Duties
- Professional Development
- Teaching
- Policy and Planning
- Management & Communication
- Record Keeping
Please see the attached Job Description for further details.
About us
NGH is one of the largest employers in the area and all of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Being a large DGH with a proud history, we are big enough to get interesting cases, but small enough to care, coach and develop. With over 200 consultants, a similar number of trainees and approximately 60medical undergraduates throughout the year, NGH provides comprehensive care and extensive training opportunities.
With this in mind, we have built a state of the art emergency assessment unit (Nye Bevan building) and are developing new ways of working to streamline in-patient care and optimize working with our partners.
NGH also has a large library, gym with swimming pool, and a brand new entrance with Marks and Spencer, Subway and Costa on site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the Job Plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the Job Plan.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification & FRCPath or Equivalent
- Wide knowledge and experience of histopathology, morbid anatomy and cytology
Desirable
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
TEACHING / AUDIT
Essential
- Experience of Audit in Pathology
- Interest in Teaching Junior Staff
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESEARCH
Essential
- Established (or willing to develop a) subspecialist interest to complement interests of other consultants in the department
Desirable
- Publications in recognized medical or scientific journals
- Research projects relating to specialty
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- High level Organisational Skills
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification & FRCPath or Equivalent
- Wide knowledge and experience of histopathology, morbid anatomy and cytology
Desirable
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
TEACHING / AUDIT
Essential
- Experience of Audit in Pathology
- Interest in Teaching Junior Staff
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESEARCH
Essential
- Established (or willing to develop a) subspecialist interest to complement interests of other consultants in the department
Desirable
- Publications in recognized medical or scientific journals
- Research projects relating to specialty
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- High level Organisational Skills
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).
