Locum Histopathology Consultant - Breast

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 13 May 2024

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Job summary

The job plan will be based on the information listed below. The timing of the sessions indicated below may alter. However, the overall composition of the job plan is not expected to change.

All new Consultant job plans include 1.125 SPAs.

The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a Consultant's duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It should cover all aspects of a Consultant's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it should include personal objectives including details of their link to wider service objectives and details of the support required by the Consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives. The provisional job plan is set out below. This will be based on the nationally agreed whole-time contract.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will join the other Consultant Histopathologists in the Department to form a Team which provides diagnostic histopathology, non-cervical cytopathology and autopsy services (if desired). Consultant Histopathologists in the department are sub-specialised but also participate in the reporting of general pooled specimens. Each Consultant Histopathologist is expected to act as a as Lead Pathologist for one or two sub-specialised areas. A description of The Lead role is produced by the Royal College of Pathologists.

The appointee will contribute to the subspecialist workload of the Department. This will include a contribution to the breast pathology service. This includes macroscopy, microscopy and cytology, as well as contributing to the two weekly breast MDT sessions on a rotational basis. Consultants within the department, where possible, take a flexible approach to sub-specialisation so that all areas are supported to a degree commensurate with the workload in that speciality. All consultants are expected to contribute, on a rotational basis, to the weekly skin MDT.

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

  • We value people
  • We are one team
  • We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Date posted

25 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-24-6240312

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Providing a rapid, reliable diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology service to the Trust, and working as part of a Team of Consultant Histopathologists.

Liaising with clinical colleagues and technical staff, providing advice, and being available for consultation on the interpretation of diagnostic findings.

To share in the teaching and training of medical and BMS trainees, undergraduate students and trainees in other disciplines

To share in the supervision and development of BMS cut up

To maintain and develop general and relevant subspecialty skills and remain abreast of modern clinical and professional practice

To participate in the CPD scheme of the Royal College of Pathologists.

To participate in relevant multidisciplinary/CPC meetings providing cover when required

To share responsibility for the proper use of funds within the department

To manage personal workload in such a way that capacity is maximized and quality of care is optimized

To act as Speciality Lead of Histopathology if required

To participate in quality management activities including relevant professional EQA schemes, audit, SOP preparation and all aspects of clinical governance.

To attend departmental business, operational and clinical governance meetings and to providing clinical and professional input and advice to the laboratory service

To support the on-going development of the laboratory services of the Bradford-Airedale-Harrogate Joint Venture, working closely with consultant colleagues at Airedale General Hospital and Harrogate General Hospital

To comply with departmental arrangements and SOPS for handover and cover during periods of leave.

To assist and contribute to the management of the NHS and the achievements of its targets and plans

If desired take part in the autopsy service which includes both hospital and coronial autopsies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Providing a rapid, reliable diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology service to the Trust, and working as part of a Team of Consultant Histopathologists.

Liaising with clinical colleagues and technical staff, providing advice, and being available for consultation on the interpretation of diagnostic findings.

To share in the teaching and training of medical and BMS trainees, undergraduate students and trainees in other disciplines

To share in the supervision and development of BMS cut up

To maintain and develop general and relevant subspecialty skills and remain abreast of modern clinical and professional practice

To participate in the CPD scheme of the Royal College of Pathologists.

To participate in relevant multidisciplinary/CPC meetings providing cover when required

To share responsibility for the proper use of funds within the department

To manage personal workload in such a way that capacity is maximized and quality of care is optimized

To act as Speciality Lead of Histopathology if required

To participate in quality management activities including relevant professional EQA schemes, audit, SOP preparation and all aspects of clinical governance.

To attend departmental business, operational and clinical governance meetings and to providing clinical and professional input and advice to the laboratory service

To support the on-going development of the laboratory services of the Bradford-Airedale-Harrogate Joint Venture, working closely with consultant colleagues at Airedale General Hospital and Harrogate General Hospital

To comply with departmental arrangements and SOPS for handover and cover during periods of leave.

To assist and contribute to the management of the NHS and the achievements of its targets and plans

If desired take part in the autopsy service which includes both hospital and coronial autopsies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of completing an approved period of training in Histopathology.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to perform the requirements of the post
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations
  • Ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
  • Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
  • Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
  • Computer skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBChB or equivalent
  • MRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK) or equivalent
  • Member of the Royal College of Pathologists (UK) or equivalent
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of completing an approved period of training in Histopathology.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to perform the requirements of the post
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations
  • Ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
  • Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
  • Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
  • Computer skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBChB or equivalent
  • MRCP or FRCS of equivalent to specialty (UK) or equivalent
  • Member of the Royal College of Pathologists (UK) or equivalent

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Andrew Wilson

andrew.wilson@bthft.nhs.uk

Date posted

25 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-24-6240312

Job locations

Bradford Royal Infirmary

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


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