Job summary
Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join our Pathology team as a Specialty Doctor - Histopathology.
You will assist the consultants in providing a histopathology service to Basildon Hospital. Duties expected of the post-holder will depend on previous experience and negotiation on appointment.
We are an ambitious department held in high regard by our clinical colleagues, with a successful track record in pathology specialist training. You will be joining an enthusiastic team with strong links to the many specialist services hosted by the trust. This ensures excellent exposure to a wide and interesting case mix, with great opportunities for those looking to develop specialist interests.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
- Consider the needs of the department and work with others in the department to provide a harmonious service.
- Provide a Histopathology Service of the highest quality.provide cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absence.
- Further develop the Histopathology Service with colleagues and management representatives of the directorate
- Work flexibly with colleagues to achieve the hospital agreed panned activity for inpatient and outpatient services
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
Pathology sits within MSE Care Group 4, together with radiology, pharmacy, therapies and integrated care. Cellular Pathology, incorporating histopathology and cytology, forms part of Pathology together with haematology, biochemistry, immunology and microbiology, managed by a General Manager.
The Clinical Director for pathology is Dr Faisal Bin-Reza, a Consultant Microbiologist. The Clinical Lead for Cellular Pathology is currently Dr Peter Davis. Laboratory services for our Basildon and Southend sites are provided by Pathology First, a partnership between MSE trust and Synlab UK Ltd. At Broomfield Hospital, laboratory services are provided by the trust.
Management arrangements are in accordance with the Strategic Review of Pathology ServicesAll staff in the Division are managerially accountable to the Clinical Director who has overall responsibility for MSE Pathology Services.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include:
- Demonstrate behaviour which supports and promotes the Trust vision and values at all opportunities
- Required to support the Lead Clinician, General and Service Managers and Clinical Director in policy and strategy development as a member of the Directorate team.
- Work within the Trusts framework for Corporate Governance including standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pathology sits within MSE Care Group 4, together with radiology, pharmacy, therapies and integrated care. Cellular Pathology, incorporating histopathology and cytology, forms part of Pathology together with haematology, biochemistry, immunology and microbiology, managed by a General Manager.
The Clinical Director for pathology is Dr Faisal Bin-Reza, a Consultant Microbiologist. The Clinical Lead for Cellular Pathology is currently Dr Peter Davis. Laboratory services for our Basildon and Southend sites are provided by Pathology First, a partnership between MSE trust and Synlab UK Ltd. At Broomfield Hospital, laboratory services are provided by the trust.
Management arrangements are in accordance with the Strategic Review of Pathology ServicesAll staff in the Division are managerially accountable to the Clinical Director who has overall responsibility for MSE Pathology Services.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include:
- Demonstrate behaviour which supports and promotes the Trust vision and values at all opportunities
- Required to support the Lead Clinician, General and Service Managers and Clinical Director in policy and strategy development as a member of the Directorate team.
- Work within the Trusts framework for Corporate Governance including standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Specialist training certificate in pathology
Experience
Essential
- 4 years post MBBS within Histopathology field
- Thorough and broad training
- Teaching and mentoring junior workforce
- Teaching clinical skills to laboratory and other staff
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Specialist training certificate in pathology
Experience
Essential
- 4 years post MBBS within Histopathology field
- Thorough and broad training
- Teaching and mentoring junior workforce
- Teaching clinical skills to laboratory and other staff
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).
