Job summary
This exciting post is available to provide an individual who wishes to excel in the field of pathology the opportunity to develop skills to do just that. The Fellow will be trained in skills which are transferable and have the potential to be usefully employed in all areas of diagnostic pathology. The skills acquired will allow the individual to continue to develop over their career and to respond to changes that are likely to take place over the coming decades because of the greater use of technology. If the Fellow were interested, they could enrol in a post-graduate degree, but this is not a requirement.
The Fellow will acquire high level diagnostic skills by supporting the 4 consultants in delivery of the clinical service. The experience and training will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to become a highly competent specialist consultant histopathologist over the 12 months of the fellowship. Ideally, we would like to see the Fellow obtain a sarcoma post for which there is an unmet need across the UK and abroad however the skills acquired in this post would make then competitive for other areas in pathology if that is what they wished to pursue.
Main duties of the job
The appointed individual will undertake the cut up of complex musculoskeletal pathology cases under supervision of a consultant histopathologist, and will supervise more junior / less experienced staff undertaking this task.
The individual will draft histopathology reports on specimens received from RNOH and from referred hospitals. In the first instance these reports will be jointly authorised with a consultant histopathologists but with time, it would be expected that the appointee would have gained sufficient knowledge and experience to sign out cases.
About us
The Cellular and Molecular Department at the RNOH has full UKAS accreditation. It is one of five National Commissioning Group bone tumour pathology units in the UK. The RNOH pathology service is more or less similar in size to the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham in terms and sees more tumour cases than the other 3 units.
The Cellular and Molecular Pathology Department provides the pathology service for the London Sarcoma Service. This service is delivered from the RNOHT NHS Trust. All limb sarcoma surgery and biopsies are undertaken at RNOH and the oncology and radiotherapy service is provided from the latter. Sarcoma of other parts of the body (head and neck, chest, breast, abdomen, female and male genital tract etc.) are undertaken at UCLH. The cut-up of these specimens is performed at UCLH but all cases are reviewed at RNOH.
The consultant pathologists at RNOH have a close working relationship with colleagues at Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Birmingham, and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital Oxford. A case from each unit is circulated to the other 2 hospitals on a weekly basis. The consultant from Oxford visits us at regular intervals to discuss difficult cases. If there is a significant disagreement on a diagnosis between consultants, the case is sent to review to the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Birmingham, and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital Oxford.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will also be required to undertake the following with emphasis on areas of particular interest to the successful candidate:
Draft the microscopic findings of cases that s/he has cut up and present the reports to a consultant histopathologist for authorisation (with time it would be expected that the appointee would sign out cases independently)
Undertake under supervision the gross analysis of complex specimens (only at RNOH), and /or supervise biomedical staff when undertaking cut up of non-complex cases
Undertake, develop and interpret molecular pathology tests for the diagnostic service
Develop the transformation to digital pathology
Undertake audits of the work performed in the pathology department
To work as a team with other members of the department to ensure that UKAS accreditation is maintained, and that the standards of the service are being continually improved
To participate in biobanking of material for operations performed at RNOH
To participate in CPD
To participate actively in departmental and consultant meetings
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will also be required to undertake the following with emphasis on areas of particular interest to the successful candidate:
Draft the microscopic findings of cases that s/he has cut up and present the reports to a consultant histopathologist for authorisation (with time it would be expected that the appointee would sign out cases independently)
Undertake under supervision the gross analysis of complex specimens (only at RNOH), and /or supervise biomedical staff when undertaking cut up of non-complex cases
Undertake, develop and interpret molecular pathology tests for the diagnostic service
Develop the transformation to digital pathology
Undertake audits of the work performed in the pathology department
To work as a team with other members of the department to ensure that UKAS accreditation is maintained, and that the standards of the service are being continually improved
To participate in biobanking of material for operations performed at RNOH
To participate in CPD
To participate actively in departmental and consultant meetings
Person Specification
registrations
Essential
- FRCPath or equivalent, able to be registered (quickly) with GMC, have the IELTS test (if required).
Experience
Essential
- Experience in general pathology including undertaking gross cut-up of complex pathology cases
- Experience of using and maintaining basic laboratory equipment safely and responsibly (e.g. dissection tables, microscope).
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands basic Health and Safety in healthcare/laboratory environments.
- Aware of the Human Tissue Authority (HTA).
- Knowledge of cancer
Skills
Essential
- Excellent numeracy and literacy
- Able to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, managers, other staff, patients and relatives
- Able to make decisions when comparing data/information.
- Meticulous attention to detail and accurate data recording.
- Works flexibly and adapts to change.
- Confident using basic Microsoft Excel functions to record and filter data.
Desirable
- Able to analyse more complex data or situations.
communication
Essential
- Enthusiastic and pro-active attitude
- Approachable and reassuring.
- Works effectively independently and as part of a team.
- Able to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, managers, other staff, patients and relatives
Desirable
- Communicates complex or sensitive information clearly and concisely.
- Supports team members to deliver a common goal.
- Resilient when working in a busy and time-sensitive environment.
Person Specification
registrations
Essential
- FRCPath or equivalent, able to be registered (quickly) with GMC, have the IELTS test (if required).
Experience
Essential
- Experience in general pathology including undertaking gross cut-up of complex pathology cases
- Experience of using and maintaining basic laboratory equipment safely and responsibly (e.g. dissection tables, microscope).
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands basic Health and Safety in healthcare/laboratory environments.
- Aware of the Human Tissue Authority (HTA).
- Knowledge of cancer
Skills
Essential
- Excellent numeracy and literacy
- Able to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, managers, other staff, patients and relatives
- Able to make decisions when comparing data/information.
- Meticulous attention to detail and accurate data recording.
- Works flexibly and adapts to change.
- Confident using basic Microsoft Excel functions to record and filter data.
Desirable
- Able to analyse more complex data or situations.
communication
Essential
- Enthusiastic and pro-active attitude
- Approachable and reassuring.
- Works effectively independently and as part of a team.
- Able to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, managers, other staff, patients and relatives
Desirable
- Communicates complex or sensitive information clearly and concisely.
- Supports team members to deliver a common goal.
- Resilient when working in a busy and time-sensitive environment.
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).
