Job summary
Applications are invited for three substantive consultant positions, which require a specialist interest in two or three of the following areas: Gynaecological pathology, Uropathology, gastrointestinal pathology, Thyroid pathology and Cervical Cytology.
We are a forward-looking department servicing a large population and would like to recruit dynamic and enthusiastic individuals who will contribute fully to the department, participating in other activities such as training of specialty trainees, teaching of medical students, clinical audit, research etc. thereby supporting the vision of the department.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will be clinically responsible to the Clinical Leads for Cellular Pathology and would be expected to maintain their knowledge and ability through active continuing professional development activities including participation in relevant External Quality Assessment (EQA) schemes. These roles are essential for the integrated clinical pathology team to be able to deliver a high quality, adaptable and efficient service.
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 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million 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 link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further information relating to the detailed job description and main responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further information relating to the detailed job description and main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education and professional qualifications
Essential
- Possession of MBBS or equivalent medial 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 communication skills in English
- Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff of all levels
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues abd treat others with compassion, dignity, respect, taking into account diversity issues
- Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload
- Awareness and understnading of health, safety and security issues for self and others
Personal qualities and attributes
Desirable
- Commitments to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity
- Motivated to do an excellent job to best of ability
- Committed to personal development and learning on the job
- The flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education and professional qualifications
Essential
- Possession of MBBS or equivalent medial 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 communication skills in English
- Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff of all levels
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues abd treat others with compassion, dignity, respect, taking into account diversity issues
- Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload
- Awareness and understnading of health, safety and security issues for self and others
Personal qualities and attributes
Desirable
- Commitments to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity
- Motivated to do an excellent job to best of ability
- Committed to personal development and learning on the job
- The flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS
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).
