Job summary
The Scarborough Hull York Pathology Service (SHYPS) seeks applications for a Consultant Histopathologist who is interested in joining a small but enthusiastic team of consultants based at York Hospital.
SHYPS is a 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.
The case mix is extremely diverse.
There is a large postgraduate training programme in the region which includes medical and dental trainees which the group provide training for.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Monday 12 May 2025INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS: Tuesday 13 May 2025
Main duties of the job
The department in York Hospital operates a reporting service by a team of highly experienced Consultants. We invite applications from newly qualified consultants and those in their mid careers looking for the opportunity to move to a small dynamic team. All areas of expertise will be considered.
The successful applicant should possess FRCPath (or equivalent). They should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.
Applicants should have established skills and demonstrable interest and experience in the specialty. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is desirable.
If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on:Discuss the essential components of pathology reports, effective communication with clinicians, and common challenges faced in reporting.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCPath or equivalent qualification.
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Dental Council (GDC) or General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months) of interview or CESR
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Postgraduate thesis
- Relevant higher degree
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in cellular pathology
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances
Desirable
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCPath or equivalent qualification.
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Dental Council (GDC) or General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months) of interview or CESR
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Postgraduate thesis
- Relevant higher degree
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in cellular pathology
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances
Desirable
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit
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).
