Job summary
The holder is expected to be able to be competent to independently provide diagnostic cellular pathology reporting service as part of a team respectfully and in cooperation with consultant cellular pathology colleagues and associated staff.
This post has arisen to service increasing workload. The post holder/s will join a team of 7 existing Consultant Cellular Pathologists. The department is UKAS ISO 15189:2012 accredited.
The department receives approximately 30,000 histology requests (42,000 specimens), 2000 Non-gynae cases. The department ceased to participate in cytological cervical screening in December 2019 in line with national initiatives.
Main duties of the job
Permanent Consultant Cellular Pathologist 10 pa.
Epsom & St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Applicants are invited for this permanent position to support the service of the department. The applicant should have broad based experience and support for head and neck and non-gynaecological cytology would be particularly welcome. Candidates should be experienced with NHS systems and be on the specialist register or within 6 months of completing CCST. Start date is negotiable. The duties will be based at the Epsom hospital site.
About us
Welcome to Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. We offeran extensive range of services, includingcancer,pathology,surgery, andgynaecologyto over 490,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate three busy hospitals,Epsom Hospital, Queen Mary's Hospital for ChildrenandSt Helier Hospital, andrun services from other locations, includingthe Malvern Centre in Sutton.
St Helier Hospital is home to theSouth West Thames Renal and Transplantation UnitandQueen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to theSouth West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals haveAccident and Emergency departments (A&E)andMaternity services (Obstetrics).
With nearly 900,000 people coming to our hospitals for care and treatment every year, our team of almost 5,000 staff and 500 volunteers work around the clock to keep our busy hospitals running smoothly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To at all times, comply with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or substituted from time to time.
- To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.
- To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
- On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).
- To participate in the Trusts Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
- To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To at all times, comply with the GMCs guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or substituted from time to time.
- To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.
- To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
- On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trusts corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).
- To participate in the Trusts Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
- To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practice) with the GMC (or eligible for registration within 6 months of interview)
- Holder of CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT or equivalent by date of interview.
- FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence
- Work as one team - communicate, collaborate and share
- Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening
Management & Admin. Experience
Essential
- Audit/Research
- Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT
- Supervision of post graduate trainees
- Personal time management skills
- Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/post graduates
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
- Experience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to contribute to change management
- Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
- Ability to critically review research
Desirable
- Publications in peer review journals
Language
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
- Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practice) with the GMC (or eligible for registration within 6 months of interview)
- Holder of CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT or equivalent by date of interview.
- FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence
- Work as one team - communicate, collaborate and share
- Respect each other by being polite, pleasant and listening
Management & Admin. Experience
Essential
- Audit/Research
- Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT
- Supervision of post graduate trainees
- Personal time management skills
- Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/post graduates
- Experience of supervising junior doctors
- Experience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to contribute to change management
- Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
- Ability to critically review research
Desirable
- Publications in peer review journals
Language
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate with patients and relatives
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
- Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service
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).
