Job summary
The Scarborough Hull York Pathology Service (SHYPS) seeks applications for a Specialty Doctor in Histopathology who is interested in joining a supportive, cohesive and committed team based at our purpose built facility at Hull Royal Infirmary.
SHYPS is a newly formed pathology network that has been formed from two services operated by the York & Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (YSTHFT) and Hull Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). It is a clinically led service that incorporates a range of laboratory disciplines across 4 acute hospital sites and covers numerous community, specialist and primary care facilities across a wide geography.
Main duties of the job
The department in Hull Royal Infirmary operates a subspecialist system of reporting serviced by teams of consultants. The speciality doctor will support this function with independent reporting and dissection across a range of specialties. We invite applications from specialty doctors who are looking for the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge and ultimately gain entry onto the specialist register.
The department has successfully introduced an in-house molecular testing service to support lung cancer, colorectal cancer and melanoma diagnostic pathways and have a strong dissection team supporting all of the specialties.
SHYPS is in partnership with the National Pathology Imaging Co-operative (NPIC) and seeks to implement and deploy digital pathology in the very near future.
The department supports working from home and hopes to offer even greater flexibility in the future.
About us
The Scarborough Hull York Pathology Service (SHYPS) is a newly formed pathology service network that has been formed from two services operated by the York Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (YSTHFT) and Hull Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). It is a clinically led service that incorporates a range of laboratory disciplines across 4 acute hospital sites and covers numerous community, specialist and primary care facilities across a wide geography. The vision for the network is to provide an efficient and sustainable pathology service that meets the needs our local community. SHYPS is patient-focused and recognises the absolute requirement to provide a high quality analytical service supplemented by sound clinical advice. To us every sample is a precious sample. Our Pathology service is exactly that -- a service. We are committed to not only delivery a high quality service but making the network a rewarding place to work. Our mission statement is:
"To provide an excellent, high quality, patient focused pathology service, which is sustainable, innovate and research led. Creating improved opportunities and development for our team(s)".
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principle duties of the post
- The post holder will work within the relevant specialist teams. The post will involve performing or supervising cut ups, microscopy and other diagnostic techniques, working up and reporting cases at a level appropriate for a speciality doctor working in a team with consultant colleagues, and supporting clinical meetings and case discussions. The post will have a contribution to GI and skin pathology and to gynaecological pathology and uropathology. A willingness to integrate new diagnostic techniques into Cellular Pathology and undertake training where necessary is essential.
- The post holder will be required to keep himself/herself fully up-to-date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the trust. professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the trust, in line with the prevailing terms and conditions of service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities, relevant CPD course and other appropriate personal development needs. Application for study leave must be submitted six weeks prior to the dates
- The appointee is expected to compile an annual portfolio with evidence of continuing professional development in accordance with the Trusts appraisal He/she will be expected to participate in annual appraisal by the Clinical Unit Director or other designated consultants and to produce a personal development plan which will be shared with the Medical Director and Chief Executive. The appraisal process will also be part of the information used to revalidate doctors by the GMC.
- The post holder will participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust and external accrediting
- The post holder will be required to supervise the education of doctors in training also will be involved with teaching and training junior doctors and should help with both their professional and personal development. Secretarial support and appropriate office accommodation and IT facilities will be
- Membership of any subspecialist team is conditional upon participation in the relevant EQA scheme, maintenance of subspecialist expertise by use of CPD resources, audits and an ability to cover all aspects of the particular subspecialist area, ideally including cytopathology.
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principle duties of the post
- The post holder will work within the relevant specialist teams. The post will involve performing or supervising cut ups, microscopy and other diagnostic techniques, working up and reporting cases at a level appropriate for a speciality doctor working in a team with consultant colleagues, and supporting clinical meetings and case discussions. The post will have a contribution to GI and skin pathology and to gynaecological pathology and uropathology. A willingness to integrate new diagnostic techniques into Cellular Pathology and undertake training where necessary is essential.
- The post holder will be required to keep himself/herself fully up-to-date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the trust. professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the trust, in line with the prevailing terms and conditions of service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities, relevant CPD course and other appropriate personal development needs. Application for study leave must be submitted six weeks prior to the dates
- The appointee is expected to compile an annual portfolio with evidence of continuing professional development in accordance with the Trusts appraisal He/she will be expected to participate in annual appraisal by the Clinical Unit Director or other designated consultants and to produce a personal development plan which will be shared with the Medical Director and Chief Executive. The appraisal process will also be part of the information used to revalidate doctors by the GMC.
- The post holder will participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust and external accrediting
- The post holder will be required to supervise the education of doctors in training also will be involved with teaching and training junior doctors and should help with both their professional and personal development. Secretarial support and appropriate office accommodation and IT facilities will be
- Membership of any subspecialist team is conditional upon participation in the relevant EQA scheme, maintenance of subspecialist expertise by use of CPD resources, audits and an ability to cover all aspects of the particular subspecialist area, ideally including cytopathology.
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRC Path Part II
- Full Registration with the GMC and licence to practice
Desirable
Training
Essential
- Evidence of clinical competence in cellular pathology
Desirable
- Evidence of 2 years post graduate experience
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of independant reporting and dissection across a range of specialties
Desirable
- Evidence of subspecialty interest
- Previous NHS expereince
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRC Path Part II
- Full Registration with the GMC and licence to practice
Desirable
Training
Essential
- Evidence of clinical competence in cellular pathology
Desirable
- Evidence of 2 years post graduate experience
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of independant reporting and dissection across a range of specialties
Desirable
- Evidence of subspecialty interest
- Previous NHS expereince
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
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).
