Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Consultant Histopathologist at 10PAs, to join our team of high performing and productive consultants to provide a Cellular Pathology Service.
Candidates should have Full GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and be on the Histopathology Specialist Register or within 6 months of attaining their CCT or holding CESR.
Prospective candidates should hold the FRCPath or equivalent higher professional qualification. Your application will need to demonstrate experience and a willingness to participate in both hematopathology and breast pathology. Discussion for involvement in other areas may also be considered.
The Cellular Pathology Department is based on the site of Royal Derby Hospital. This is a very busy UKAS accredited department with an interesting, varied and growing workload, covering most specialities except medical renal biopsies, neuropathology and paediatric/neonatal pathology. The medical team consists of a team of 18 consultants and two specialty doctors.
Main duties of the job
Provision of comprehensive Cellular Pathology service to the users, including advice regarding appropriate specimen collection and investigations, interpretation of reports and the preparation of policies, procedures and guidelines.
Review and validation of laboratory reports.
Answer phone calls to and from clinical colleagues.
The department is committed to both undergraduate and postgraduate education.
A commitment to the autopsy service is also desirable.
To be jointly responsible for the supervision, training and management of any junior staff in the department.
To be jointly responsible in the smooth and efficient running of the cellular pathology department.
Take joint responsibility with colleagues for quality assurance within the department including taking part in national external quality assurance programmes.
To participate in the annual appraisal process.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
o Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership developmento On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.o A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
o We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.o We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.o An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.o Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.o Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.o We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.o We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department currently receives approximately 47,000 surgical and 5,000 non gynaecological cytology specimens per year. Additionally, following the reorganisation of the cervical screening programme, the department became one of 8 hubs nationwide for HPV testing and gynae cytology.
Subspecialist reporting is well developed with individuals reporting in at least 3 different areas.
Individual consultants are protected from excessive diagnostic workload by a workload management system that is based on a modified RCPath workload scoring system.
Each consultant Histopathologist in the department has sole use of a well-appointed office equipped with microscope and up to date IT facilities including the use of speech recognition software and proforma reporting (AES). Additionally, with the full implementation of digital pathology over the next 18 months, consultants should expect to have a digital workstation within the hospital and at home.
Please see attached job description for a detailed description of main clinical, educational, managerial and service development activities.
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In terms of location, Derby and Burton offer the best of both worlds city life on the doorstep of a stunning rural environment. We border the National Forest and we are in easy reach of the Peak District, offering outstanding natural beauty. Centrally located, we have excellent transport links to the rest of the country including major cities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department currently receives approximately 47,000 surgical and 5,000 non gynaecological cytology specimens per year. Additionally, following the reorganisation of the cervical screening programme, the department became one of 8 hubs nationwide for HPV testing and gynae cytology.
Subspecialist reporting is well developed with individuals reporting in at least 3 different areas.
Individual consultants are protected from excessive diagnostic workload by a workload management system that is based on a modified RCPath workload scoring system.
Each consultant Histopathologist in the department has sole use of a well-appointed office equipped with microscope and up to date IT facilities including the use of speech recognition software and proforma reporting (AES). Additionally, with the full implementation of digital pathology over the next 18 months, consultants should expect to have a digital workstation within the hospital and at home.
Please see attached job description for a detailed description of main clinical, educational, managerial and service development activities.
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In terms of location, Derby and Burton offer the best of both worlds city life on the doorstep of a stunning rural environment. We border the National Forest and we are in easy reach of the Peak District, offering outstanding natural beauty. Centrally located, we have excellent transport links to the rest of the country including major cities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGMC specialist registration (with CCT or CESR), or within 6 months of achieving Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Histopathology at time of interview. Candidates must have achieved CESR where applicable, at time of application.
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oFellowship of Royal College of Pathologist (FRCPath) or equivalent
- oKnowledge and understanding of the CPD scheme of the Royal College of Pathologists (or equivalent)
Desirable
- oHigher research Degree (MD or PhD)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining a UK CCT
Desirable
- oUK experience in cellular pathology
Management
Essential
- oCommitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance
- oDevelop SOP and guidelines
Desirable
- oManagement experience in clinical leadership
- oAttended a management course for consultants
Teaching
Essential
- oExperience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates including cellular pathology Specialist trainee
Desirable
- oExperience in Teaching/Training of junior staff
Research/ Audit
Essential
- oExperience of & commitment to clinical audit
Desirable
- oPublications & Presentations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oGMC specialist registration (with CCT or CESR), or within 6 months of achieving Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Histopathology at time of interview. Candidates must have achieved CESR where applicable, at time of application.
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oFellowship of Royal College of Pathologist (FRCPath) or equivalent
- oKnowledge and understanding of the CPD scheme of the Royal College of Pathologists (or equivalent)
Desirable
- oHigher research Degree (MD or PhD)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oClinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining a UK CCT
Desirable
- oUK experience in cellular pathology
Management
Essential
- oCommitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance
- oDevelop SOP and guidelines
Desirable
- oManagement experience in clinical leadership
- oAttended a management course for consultants
Teaching
Essential
- oExperience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates including cellular pathology Specialist trainee
Desirable
- oExperience in Teaching/Training of junior staff
Research/ Audit
Essential
- oExperience of & commitment to clinical audit
Desirable
- oPublications & Presentations
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).
