Job summary
Welcome bonus offered - £20k*
Lead Consultant in gynaecology histopathology and lead consultant histopathologist for cervical screening.
Job share, part time or full time considered.
Applications are invited for the role of Consultant Histopathologist (10PAs) specialising in Gynaecological histopathology. This post would be based in the Hull Royal Infirmary site and the applicant would join a histopathology team which provides a consultant-led, subspecialist service.
The Scarborough Hull York Pathology Service (SHYPS) seeks applications for Consultant Histopathologists who are interested in joining a supportive, cohesive and committed team of consultants based at our purpose built facility at Hull Royal Infirmary.
SHYPS is a pathology network formed in 2021 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.
* We can be flexible in the way in which the welcome bonus is paid, to a maximum of being spread over 2 years. The welcome bonus is subject to a payback clause should the successful candidate leave within the 2 year period.
Main duties of the job
The department in Hull Royal Infirmary operates a subspecialist system of reporting serviced by teams of consultants. The department is looking for a lead in gynaecology histopathology and lead consultant histopathologist for cervical screening.
The department has successfully introduced an in-house molecular testing service to support lung cancer, colorectal cancer and melanoma diagnostic pathwaysand 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
York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sitesOur mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve.We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.
In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 - Consultant Terms and Conditions. More information can be found on the Trust's website in the 'Working for Us' section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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
Registration
Essential
- Hold a medical degree
- Full registration and hold a licence to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months) of interview or CESR
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical competence in cellular pathology
- Evidence of clinical competence in gynaecology histopathology
Desirable
- Evidence of supervising SpRs
- Evidence of clinical competence in cervical screening
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- Hold a medical degree
- Full registration and hold a licence to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months) of interview or CESR
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical competence in cellular pathology
- Evidence of clinical competence in gynaecology histopathology
Desirable
- Evidence of supervising SpRs
- Evidence of clinical competence in cervical screening
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).
