Job summary
We have 2 Fixed Term Opportunities available for a Locum Cellular Pathology Consultant here at Southend University Hospital site.
The department at Southend is small but friendly and supportive. New consultants will be encouraged to develop a special interest in line with service requirements. There is an appreciation amongst management that individual workloads must be safe and appropriate, and the RCPath points allocation system is used to ensure that work allocation is fair and reasonable .
The Southend department offers new office space and upgraded computers with access to digital dictation and voice recognition . The department is currently benefitting from a multi-million pound digital infrastructure upgrade enabling access to digital pathology in the coming months.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to provide cellular pathology and non-gynaecology cytology services on a sessional basis to the Trust. Sub-specialisation and MDT attendance will be determined following appointment in discussion with peers and service need.
Direct clinical activity time will be spent in cellular pathology reporting, and preparation and presentation of MDTs where the provision of a specialist service to complement current post holders and the needs of the trust will be strongly encouraged.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Pathology service is provided by Pathology First, a joint venture between Southend Hospital pathology, Basildon Hospital pathology and a private partner iPP (integrated pathology partnerships).
The Joint venture was formed in 2014 and all the technical laboratory staff are employed by iPP whilst the clinical staff remain employed by the Trust. The Joint Venture is one that is clinically led with the Trust taking clinical oversight of the Joint Venture service. The traditional laboratory departments are still in operation within Southend Pathology namely, cellular pathology, clinical chemistry, haematology (and blood transfusion), immunology and microbiology.
The Trust is currently undertaking the process through which a single pathology service will be delivered to the 3 hospital sites of the merged organisation.
As part of such specialist provision the post holder will have the opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team and attend its associated cancer subgroup meetings. The configuration of responsibilities will be reviewed from time-to-time with the opportunity for change to the mutual benefit of appointee, department, and the trust and wider within the MSE Trust.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Pathology service is provided by Pathology First, a joint venture between Southend Hospital pathology, Basildon Hospital pathology and a private partner iPP (integrated pathology partnerships).
The Joint venture was formed in 2014 and all the technical laboratory staff are employed by iPP whilst the clinical staff remain employed by the Trust. The Joint Venture is one that is clinically led with the Trust taking clinical oversight of the Joint Venture service. The traditional laboratory departments are still in operation within Southend Pathology namely, cellular pathology, clinical chemistry, haematology (and blood transfusion), immunology and microbiology.
The Trust is currently undertaking the process through which a single pathology service will be delivered to the 3 hospital sites of the merged organisation.
As part of such specialist provision the post holder will have the opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team and attend its associated cancer subgroup meetings. The configuration of responsibilities will be reviewed from time-to-time with the opportunity for change to the mutual benefit of appointee, department, and the trust and wider within the MSE Trust.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCPath (or equivalent qualification)
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
Professional Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of an approved programme of higher specialist training in Morbid Anatomy, Histopathology and Cytopathology.
- Wide experience of surgical pathology and cytopathology.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCPath (or equivalent qualification)
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
Professional Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of an approved programme of higher specialist training in Morbid Anatomy, Histopathology and Cytopathology.
- Wide experience of surgical pathology and cytopathology.
Desirable
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).
