Job summary
Consultant Cellular Pathologist
This is a new post within the Department of Cellular Pathology in the Clinical Support and Imaging Clinical Management Group (CMG). The post is based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. Interviews will be held inMay2025. The appointment will be whole time (10 PA) and will support the GI/HPB team including medical liver biopsy reporting as well as non-gynae cytology service provision, subject to service requirement and discussion and agreement, along with PAs allocated for education. Any consultant who is unable for personal reasons to work whole time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues. The content of this Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise indication of duties and responsibilities. The Job Description is therefore intended to be flexible and will be subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances, following consultation with the post holder.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for a Consultant Cellular Pathologist to join our committed and enthusiastic team in supporting the Cellular Pathology department in Leicester. The position will be primarily based at theLeicester Royal Infirmarysite, but with the possibility of travel to theGlenfield Hospital or Leicester General Hospitalfor some duties. It is expected that the appointment will be covering dermatopathologyand soft tissue, along withother specialties included in the role being subject to service requirement, discussion and agreement.
You are expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching (including supervision, training, assessment and appraisal of specialist registrars and biomedical scientists), clinical audit, research and development. You will work within a multidisciplinary team and may also be required to undertake management duties.
Membership of the Royal College of Pathologists and full GMC registration with a licence to practice is a requirement of the role.
About us
Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Outline Job Plan
Laboratory work (to include cutup, reporting, frozen section cover) both personally and in supervision of trainees. Clinical administration. Clinical meetings including multidisciplinary and other meetings.
8.5
Research, CPD, Audit and Clinical Governance, mandatory training, appraisal and job planning, administration, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching*.
1.5
TOTAL PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES
10 PAs
On average, pathologists attend one MDT per week and it is possible other specialty MDTs will require attendance in the same week. Prep time and time spent attending MDTs is included in DCC activities in the job plan.
The job plan will be reviewed and a performance review carried out by the Head of service and, through them, the Medical Director of the Trust.
UHL recognises that all consultants require time to maintain and develop professional expertise but that additional supporting activities such as educational supervision, teaching and management may not be evenly distributed within a department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Outline Job Plan
Laboratory work (to include cutup, reporting, frozen section cover) both personally and in supervision of trainees. Clinical administration. Clinical meetings including multidisciplinary and other meetings.
8.5
Research, CPD, Audit and Clinical Governance, mandatory training, appraisal and job planning, administration, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching*.
1.5
TOTAL PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES
10 PAs
On average, pathologists attend one MDT per week and it is possible other specialty MDTs will require attendance in the same week. Prep time and time spent attending MDTs is included in DCC activities in the job plan.
The job plan will be reviewed and a performance review carried out by the Head of service and, through them, the Medical Director of the Trust.
UHL recognises that all consultants require time to maintain and develop professional expertise but that additional supporting activities such as educational supervision, teaching and management may not be evenly distributed within a department.
Person Specification
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Meet all essential criteria for Personal Skills/Qualities
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Meet all essential criteria for qualifications and training
Desirable
- Other relevant higher qualification
- Peer-reviewed publications
- Relevant managerial qualifications and experience
- Member of relevant professional societies
Experience
Essential
- Meet all essential criteria for experience
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Meet all essential criteria for Knowledge and Skills
Communication Skills
Essential
- Meet all essential criteria for Communication Skills
Special aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Meet all essential criteria for Special aptitudes and skills
Desirable
- Demonstrates good writing skills
Interests
Essential
- Meet all essential criteria for Interests
Desirable
- Active interest in training and research and interest in other specialties outside the histopathology specialties specified
Management Skills
Essential
- Meet all essential criteria for Management Skills
Desirable
- Proven managerial skills, especially team leadership
- Calm under pressure
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Meet all essential criteria for Teaching, Audit & Research
Desirable
- Original research Publications
- Able to teach medical students, and other health professionals
Practical consideration
Essential
- Meet all essential criteria for Practical consideration
Person Specification
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Meet all essential criteria for Personal Skills/Qualities
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Meet all essential criteria for qualifications and training
Desirable
- Other relevant higher qualification
- Peer-reviewed publications
- Relevant managerial qualifications and experience
- Member of relevant professional societies
Experience
Essential
- Meet all essential criteria for experience
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Meet all essential criteria for Knowledge and Skills
Communication Skills
Essential
- Meet all essential criteria for Communication Skills
Special aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Meet all essential criteria for Special aptitudes and skills
Desirable
- Demonstrates good writing skills
Interests
Essential
- Meet all essential criteria for Interests
Desirable
- Active interest in training and research and interest in other specialties outside the histopathology specialties specified
Management Skills
Essential
- Meet all essential criteria for Management Skills
Desirable
- Proven managerial skills, especially team leadership
- Calm under pressure
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential
- Meet all essential criteria for Teaching, Audit & Research
Desirable
- Original research Publications
- Able to teach medical students, and other health professionals
Practical consideration
Essential
- Meet all essential criteria for Practical consideration
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).
