Speciality Doctor in Histopathology

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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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

Date posted

09 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 a year Per annum - MC75

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

Pathology Specialty Dr

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


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

  • Clinical Audit
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

  • Clinical Audit

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

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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.

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical site lead - Histopathology

Dr Peter Ozua

peter.ozua@nhs.net

01268524900

Date posted

09 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 a year Per annum - MC75

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

Pathology Specialty Dr

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


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