Job summary
Applications are invited for a Specialty Registrar Forensic Histopathology (ST3+) post in Cellular Pathology.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and forward thinking individual with an interest in training in Forensic Pathology to join the East Midlands Forensic Pathology Unit. The trainee will work under the supervision of our experienced forensic pathologist team. There are opportunities to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, audit, research and development.
Main duties of the job
This post is part of the Leicester Forensic Histopathology Training Programme. The programme follows the curriculum for specialty training in Forensic Histopathology set by the Royal College of Pathologists and is directed by the Histopathology Specialty School. The programme lasts 2.5 to 3.5 years for those entering the Specialty Registrar grade for the first time at ST3 level.
About us
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The trainee will be expected to complete a minimal number of autopsies to meet Royal College of Pathologists training requirements. They will accompany the consultant members of the East Midlands Forensic Pathology Unit on suspicious death cases dependent upon their working time and rotas. These take place within the area of the East Midlands. They will also accompany the forensic pathology consultants to court to gain experience of the medico-legal system. By the end of their training, trainees will be expected to give evidence in Coroners Court in cases they have undertaken.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The trainee will be expected to complete a minimal number of autopsies to meet Royal College of Pathologists training requirements. They will accompany the consultant members of the East Midlands Forensic Pathology Unit on suspicious death cases dependent upon their working time and rotas. These take place within the area of the East Midlands. They will also accompany the forensic pathology consultants to court to gain experience of the medico-legal system. By the end of their training, trainees will be expected to give evidence in Coroners Court in cases they have undertaken.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Committment to Trust values
Essential
Experience
Essential
Professional Skills
Essential
Desirable
Personal skills
Essential
Desirable
Management
Essential
Desirable
Equality and DIversity
Essential
Other
Essential
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Committment to Trust values
Essential
Experience
Essential
Professional Skills
Essential
Desirable
Personal skills
Essential
Desirable
Management
Essential
Desirable
Equality and DIversity
Essential
Other
Essential
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).
