Job summary
Diagnostic services are shared between consultants on a flexible rota, agreed among the consultants. There is currently subspecialisation with each consultant covering between one and four subspecialties. The specific clinical duties of the post will be agreed with the successful candidate at the time of job planning. The appointed consultant will be expected to participate in diagnostic surgical pathology and multidisciplinary team meetings. It is expected that Consultants will participate in EQA in their specialist areas. Group Clinical Services Consultant positions generally are job planned for 9:1 DCC: SPA (SPA for CPD, Audit etc. and is pro rata). Additional PAs are associated with additional responsibilities.
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
Reporting of diagnostic histopathology/diagnostic cytology specimens
Participation in MDTs
Clinical educational supervision of trainees
Participation in governance and management
Main duties of the job
Applications re invited for the post of Locum Consultant Histopathologist with a specialist interest in two of the following areas: Medical renal pathology and uropathology.
There is potential for a full-time role in renal pathology should this be of interest which principally would be based at the Royal Free Hospital with part-time working /cross-cover with the renal pathologists at the Royal London Hospital in East London. The role includes native and transplant renal pathology and attendance at the weekly MDT meeting and provision of urgent/same-day reporting at both sites (with no on-call commitment). There is potential to be involved with departmental research. The current workload is around 40-45 complex cases per month. The successful applicant is expected to work closely with colleagues at The Royal London to deliver a resilient cross-site service.
The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior.
Please see attached job description for further information
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for GMC registration
- Eligible for admission to the specialist register
- Membership of relevant Royal College or equivalent
Desirable
- A post graduate medical degree
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of macroscopic and microscopic pathology.
- Experience of dealing with complex specimens
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Experience of multidisciplinary team meetings and of complex clinicopathological case discussion.
Desirable
- Knowledge of working practices in an NHS cellular pathology laboratory
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to be personally accountable for actions
- Good oral and written communications skills in English
- Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues
- Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload
- Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for GMC registration
- Eligible for admission to the specialist register
- Membership of relevant Royal College or equivalent
Desirable
- A post graduate medical degree
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of macroscopic and microscopic pathology.
- Experience of dealing with complex specimens
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Experience of multidisciplinary team meetings and of complex clinicopathological case discussion.
Desirable
- Knowledge of working practices in an NHS cellular pathology laboratory
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to be personally accountable for actions
- Good oral and written communications skills in English
- Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues
- Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload
- Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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).
