Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Specialist Doctor- Histopathologist at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust which are being offered due to retirements.
Airedale is a high performing Trust, situated in some of the finest countryside in England, including the Yorkshire Dales National Park. This post offers the successful candidate exposure to a wide range of interesting pathology in a highly regarded, supportive department as well as living in one of the most beautiful parts of Yorkshire where there is a high quality of life and plentiful opportunities for an excellent work/life balance. Our local town of Skipton has been voted as the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times, commending its top-class schools, great transport links, low crime and beautiful surrounding countryside.
The hospital is on a green field site between Keighley and Skipton and has been substantially upgraded over the last ten years. The Pathology laboratories are newly refurbished, well equipped and the department has full ISO15189 accreditation.
Whole time, part time or job share applicants are welcomed.
Main duties of the job
The department has an approved establishment of six Consultant Histopathologists. We are looking for enthusiastic and well-motivated colleagues who can work well in a friendly, collaborative department. The wide range of histopathology and non-gynaecological cytology work will be shared equitably between the six Histopathologists, with scope for developing lead roles or areas of special interest. There is no requirement to undertake post-mortem work or to report cervical cytology.
The appointees will have a well-equipped, newly refurbished office, modern microscope with digital imaging and IT facilities.
Applicants should hold the FRCPath. CESR support will be provided to successful candidates appointed as Specialist Histopathologists. The post will initially be for 24 month fixed term contract.
About us
There are excellent housing, educational and recreational facilities available in the area in the nearby towns of Skipton and Ilkley. Airedale has good transport links with easy access to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, North York moors and Lake District as well as the cities of Leeds and Manchester.
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Applicants wishing to visit the department or discuss the post should contact: Dr Ritesh Sachdev on 01535 293468 (email ritesh.sachdev1@nhs.net Consultant Histopathologist & Clinical lead at Airedale General Hospital or Dr Afruj Ruf, Managing Director for IPS on 01535 293476 (e-mail Afruj.ruf@nhs.net)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job advert or contact the recruiting manager to discuss this post in further detail.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job advert or contact the recruiting manager to discuss this post in further detail.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent
- Full registration (and a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Desirable
- Progression through training programmes and achievement of professional qualifications in appropriate timeframe.
- Training occurred as part of structured training programme working with a range of specialists in various settings.
Professional experience
Essential
- Experience of a wide range of general diagnostic work in histopathology and non-gynaecological cytopathology (including fine needle aspiration cytology) appropriate to this department's repertoire and workload.
Desirable
- Experience of independent working at Specialist Registrar or Consultant level.
- Experience in multiple specialist areas eg. breast, colo-rectal, gynaecological, head and neck, skin or urological pathology.
- Areas of special interest complementary to existing Consultants.
Teaching/Training/Supervisory exp & skills
Essential
- Teaching experience at undergraduate/ postgraduate level.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior staff in clinical/diagnostic setting.
- Experience in teaching and training Expert Role and Advanced Practitioners.
Research experience & Academic achievements
Essential
- Understanding of the practical contribution of histopathology to the conduct of clinical trials.
Desirable
- Publications demonstrating research or critical appraisal skills.
- Higher degree, prizes or honours.
Management Experience
Essential
- Experience of acting in a lead or representative role in a clinical or operational setting.
Desirable
- Experience of acting in a lead role in laboratory or clinical management
- Experience of co-ordinating diagnostic services, assessing provision or capacity.
- Formulating guidelines/protocols.
- Experience of project management.
- Understands the management recommendations of the Strategic Review of Pathology Services (especially paragraphs 4.22 to 4.26).
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent
- Full registration (and a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Desirable
- Progression through training programmes and achievement of professional qualifications in appropriate timeframe.
- Training occurred as part of structured training programme working with a range of specialists in various settings.
Professional experience
Essential
- Experience of a wide range of general diagnostic work in histopathology and non-gynaecological cytopathology (including fine needle aspiration cytology) appropriate to this department's repertoire and workload.
Desirable
- Experience of independent working at Specialist Registrar or Consultant level.
- Experience in multiple specialist areas eg. breast, colo-rectal, gynaecological, head and neck, skin or urological pathology.
- Areas of special interest complementary to existing Consultants.
Teaching/Training/Supervisory exp & skills
Essential
- Teaching experience at undergraduate/ postgraduate level.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising junior staff in clinical/diagnostic setting.
- Experience in teaching and training Expert Role and Advanced Practitioners.
Research experience & Academic achievements
Essential
- Understanding of the practical contribution of histopathology to the conduct of clinical trials.
Desirable
- Publications demonstrating research or critical appraisal skills.
- Higher degree, prizes or honours.
Management Experience
Essential
- Experience of acting in a lead or representative role in a clinical or operational setting.
Desirable
- Experience of acting in a lead role in laboratory or clinical management
- Experience of co-ordinating diagnostic services, assessing provision or capacity.
- Formulating guidelines/protocols.
- Experience of project management.
- Understands the management recommendations of the Strategic Review of Pathology Services (especially paragraphs 4.22 to 4.26).
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).
