Job summary
This
8 PA role is required to fill this new post within the Haematological
Malignancy Diagnostic Service at the St Jamess University Hospital.
The
Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service is one of the largest specialist
Haematopathology laboratories in Europe and currently serves a population of 6
million across the North of England. The laboratory has extensive facilities
and has high levels of expertise in flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics,
immunohistology and informatics. The service provides fully integrated
reporting compliant with the improving outcomes guidance. There is an active
programme of research and development across many areas of this service which
includes involvement in national and international clinical trials. A major
priority is developing diagnostic platforms to support precision medicine and
several initiatives are underway.
The
successful candidate will play a full part in the provision of the diagnostic
service, including support of multi-disciplinary teams across the region and
will be expected to contribute fully to the research and development plan for
the department. This will offer the opportunity to develop personal research
and clinical interests. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of
7 consultants (including this post) and 6 consultant and principal grade
clinical scientists.
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicant should possess FRCPath (or equivalent)
and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at
the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the
UK. In accordance with the consultant
appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the
Specialist Register.
This post is
suitable for candidates from either a histopathology or haematology background
who have skills and expertise in diagnostic Haematopathology. The post will
require active engagement in research and development and prior experience and
specialist expertise in a particular area is highly desirable. A strong commitment to undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching is required.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
"The opportunities and
challenges of an integrated haematopathology service".
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Tuesday 18
November 2025
About us
1. BACKGROUND
Leeds Teaching
Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to
leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country
as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000
staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our
2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000
in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post, this appointment is for a
Consultant Haematopathologist and is a new post following a reconfiguration of
services internally in our Haematology department. An individual from a purely
pathology background interested in working wholly in Haematopathology would
also be eligible to apply and in this instance, the clinical aspects of the
post described below could be negotiable. This is a 8 PA appointment to work as
part of the consultant team providing haematology services within the trust and
in particular, will be involved in the provision of specialist diagnostic
services within the Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (HMDS).
The post will be based in Bexley Wing at St Jamess
University Hospital. HMDS is an internationally renowned haematopathology
centre serving a population of 6 million across the North of England, and is
one of the largest services of its kind in Europe. The department provides a
fully integrated service compliant with the current improving outcome guidance.
The department has excellent facilities for flow cytometry, the full range of
molecular diagnostics including array based expression profiling and SNP analysis
and next generation sequencing, immunohistology and informatics and the
appointed person would have full access to all these specialised services.
The post holder will work within an experienced team of
around 100 staff including 7 consultants and 6 principal and consultant grade
clinical scientists to process greater than 40000 specimens per year. The
duties will include the final reporting of specimens received within the
laboratory (bone marrow, peripheral blood and lymph node biopsies being the
most common specimen categories), provision of specialist advice on diagnostic
problems and participation in haematology multi-disciplinary team meetings. They
will be expected to have or develop an area of specialist diagnostic expertise
that is complementary with other members of the team. It would be expected that
the appointee would develop and participate in relevant research and
development within these areas.
It is intended that the
post holder will participate in the delivery of haematology clinical services
to a degree commensurate with their above laboratory based duties and their
previous experience and qualifications. The clinical aspects of the post are
negotiable depending on the candidates background. The clinical duties are not
expected to include responsibility for in-patient care.
The successful candidate will be part of a large and established consultant
group delivering the full breadth of haematology services across Yorkshire and
beyond with extensive research activity. The post offers
many opportunities for career development and involvement in research and
innovation. The title of Honorary Senior Lecturer at Leeds University Medical
School will also be offered (see below).
On-call duties
will be for the HMDS laboratory only (see below). There is no requirement for
clinical on-call cover.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post, this appointment is for a
Consultant Haematopathologist and is a new post following a reconfiguration of
services internally in our Haematology department. An individual from a purely
pathology background interested in working wholly in Haematopathology would
also be eligible to apply and in this instance, the clinical aspects of the
post described below could be negotiable. This is a 8 PA appointment to work as
part of the consultant team providing haematology services within the trust and
in particular, will be involved in the provision of specialist diagnostic
services within the Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (HMDS).
The post will be based in Bexley Wing at St Jamess
University Hospital. HMDS is an internationally renowned haematopathology
centre serving a population of 6 million across the North of England, and is
one of the largest services of its kind in Europe. The department provides a
fully integrated service compliant with the current improving outcome guidance.
The department has excellent facilities for flow cytometry, the full range of
molecular diagnostics including array based expression profiling and SNP analysis
and next generation sequencing, immunohistology and informatics and the
appointed person would have full access to all these specialised services.
The post holder will work within an experienced team of
around 100 staff including 7 consultants and 6 principal and consultant grade
clinical scientists to process greater than 40000 specimens per year. The
duties will include the final reporting of specimens received within the
laboratory (bone marrow, peripheral blood and lymph node biopsies being the
most common specimen categories), provision of specialist advice on diagnostic
problems and participation in haematology multi-disciplinary team meetings. They
will be expected to have or develop an area of specialist diagnostic expertise
that is complementary with other members of the team. It would be expected that
the appointee would develop and participate in relevant research and
development within these areas.
It is intended that the
post holder will participate in the delivery of haematology clinical services
to a degree commensurate with their above laboratory based duties and their
previous experience and qualifications. The clinical aspects of the post are
negotiable depending on the candidates background. The clinical duties are not
expected to include responsibility for in-patient care.
The successful candidate will be part of a large and established consultant
group delivering the full breadth of haematology services across Yorkshire and
beyond with extensive research activity. The post offers
many opportunities for career development and involvement in research and
innovation. The title of Honorary Senior Lecturer at Leeds University Medical
School will also be offered (see below).
On-call duties
will be for the HMDS laboratory only (see below). There is no requirement for
clinical on-call cover.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent qualification.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the laboratory diagnosis of haematological malignancy and related disorders.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher subspecialty training in haematopathologY.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in either Haematology or Histopathology.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- -Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- -Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent qualification.
- Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the laboratory diagnosis of haematological malignancy and related disorders.
- Specifically, must demonstrate higher subspecialty training in haematopathologY.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in either Haematology or Histopathology.
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit.
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
- *Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- *Effective interpersonal skills.
- *Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team.
- -Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- -Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview). Portfolio Pathway (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. Portfolio Pathway applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course.
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).
