Job summary
This
is a fixed term 10 PA locum appointment for a Consultant Pathologist in Cellular
Pathology to cover a vacant post predominantly in Head & Neck Pathology.
This post will be available immediately for a period of 6
months. The post will provide a service which includes biopsy reporting, cytology
reporting, and surgical specimen cut up and reporting. The
post will be based at the Department of Cellular Pathology, Level 5 Bexley Wing
and Chancellor Wing, St James's Hospital, Leeds. Applicants
should have established skills in Cellular Pathology reporting and cut
up. Excellent communication and team working skills are also essential. The
successful applicant should hold accreditation with the RCPath and should be
registered or within six months of being registered with the GMC. Consideration
will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
Main duties of the job
To
deliver care to patients with pathology service provision including: Biopsy
and Cytology reporting, Specimen
cut up, Excision
(benign and oncology) reporting. To
work alongside trainees and Consultants in other relevant site specialist teams
within the Bexley wing and Chancellors wing at SJUH. No
on-call or out of hours work is expected. To
contribute to teaching, audit, research, and new developments within the Trust as required.
About us
About
us: Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute
Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West
Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care
for our patients. The Leeds Way values are part of what make us different from
other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have
been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how
we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable, Empowered. The
current LTHT management structure consists of 18 Clinical Service or Support
Units (CSUs). Each CSU is led by a Clinical Director with budgetary accountability.
For the Pathology CSU, this is Dr Olorunda Rotimi, who is supported
by a General Manager, Mike Philpott and Head of Profession, Lead Senior
Healthcare Scientist, Steve Stephenson.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver care to patients with pathology
service provision including
Biopsy and cytology reporting
Specimen cut up
Excision (benign and oncology)
reporting
To work alongside trainees and
Consultants in other relevant site specialist teams within the Bexley wing
and Chancellors wing at SJUH
No on-call or out of hours work is expected
To contribute to teaching, research,
and new developments within the Trust as required. The
post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current
clinical research programs on going in the department.
The job plan review will take place
annually, normally with the Clinical Director or Lead Clinician for Pathology/Cellular
Pathology. The annual job plan review
may result in a revised job plan. There
may be an interim review of the job plan where duties, responsibilities,
accountability arrangements or objectives have changed or need to change significantly
within the area.
Proposed Job Plan
The post consists of 10PAs with 8.5PAs
of direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5PAs of supporting professional activity
(SPA).This job plan will fit together with colleagues
job-plans with a rota of work allocation to ensure robust cover.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver care to patients with pathology
service provision including
Biopsy and cytology reporting
Specimen cut up
Excision (benign and oncology)
reporting
To work alongside trainees and
Consultants in other relevant site specialist teams within the Bexley wing
and Chancellors wing at SJUH
No on-call or out of hours work is expected
To contribute to teaching, research,
and new developments within the Trust as required. The
post holder will be encouraged to facilitate and contribute to the current
clinical research programs on going in the department.
The job plan review will take place
annually, normally with the Clinical Director or Lead Clinician for Pathology/Cellular
Pathology. The annual job plan review
may result in a revised job plan. There
may be an interim review of the job plan where duties, responsibilities,
accountability arrangements or objectives have changed or need to change significantly
within the area.
Proposed Job Plan
The post consists of 10PAs with 8.5PAs
of direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5PAs of supporting professional activity
(SPA).This job plan will fit together with colleagues
job-plans with a rota of work allocation to ensure robust cover.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Cellular Pathology
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Cellular Pathology
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
Desirable
- Specialist experience in Head & Neck Pathology
- Specialist training in Head & Neck Pathology
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- FRCPath or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
- passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider
- having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English, gained through study at a UK school that you began when you were under 18
- having a degree level academic qualification that was taught in English. If you studied abroad, you will need to apply through Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC) for confirmation that your qualification is equivalent to a UK bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD
- You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you have already passed an English Language assessment that is accepted by the relevant regulated professional body.
Teaching and Research
Essential
- 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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Cellular Pathology
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Cellular Pathology
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research.
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors.
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
Desirable
- Specialist experience in Head & Neck Pathology
- Specialist training in Head & Neck Pathology
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff.
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops.
- Attendance at recognised management course.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- FRCPath or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:
- passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider
- having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English, gained through study at a UK school that you began when you were under 18
- having a degree level academic qualification that was taught in English. If you studied abroad, you will need to apply through Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC) for confirmation that your qualification is equivalent to a UK bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD
- You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you have already passed an English Language assessment that is accepted by the relevant regulated professional body.
Teaching and Research
Essential
- 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.
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).
