Job summary
The Histopathology Department at Poundbury Cancer Instituteis moving into new purpose-built premises and is expanding its services. We arerecruiting Histopathologists at Consultant, Specialty Doctor and Trainee levelto join our team of seven on site pathologists and numerous remotepathologists. Specialist GMC registration is ideal but if you trained abroad,we can support you in gaining registration and if you want to relocate to theUK we can provide sponsorship. We are an NHS-England designated body forrevalidation.
Main duties of the job
The department is UKAS accredited and receives primarilywet specimens. We support NHS hospitals by taking a part or the whole workloadfrom specific tumour sites, including mammary, cutaneous, digestive,respiratory, gynaecological and urological. As a pathologist, you will helpprovide a comprehensive histopathology reporting service which may include cutup, reporting, MDT attendance, R&D activities and teachings. Our aim is tomodernise histopathology and we believe team work is vital to improve qualityand provide job satisfaction. We have a team-based approach to the diagnosticwork and flexible working conditions and are looking for pathologists who wantto work collaboratively within our close-knit team and will fit with the ethosof our organisation.
Dorchester is a beautiful part of the world to live withnature on your doorstep, easy access to the Jurassic coast, a wealth of watersports and yet only 2h:45m from London by train. The laboratory is located inPoundbury, a pleasant experimental urban extension to Dorchester, created froma vision of HRH King Charles. HRH opened our laboratory in 2015.
Salary: full time £100,000-£140,000 (consultant), with anoption for a base salary plus performance-based pay; remote work can bediscussed. Whether you are a trainee or a consultant, we welcome the chance totalk in person or online. If you are at the ECP in Florence, you can discuss this position with one of the PCI pathologists.
About us
PCI is an independently funded academic and diagnosticcentre with established links with the pharmaceutical and diagnostic industryand an international reputation for quality and innovation. We providemolecular pathology and conventional histopathology diagnostic services in almostall subspecialties to the NHS in Great Britain and abroad, as well to privateproviders. Our success is based on innovative practices: in 2015 we were thefirst UK Lab to digitalise its entire workload and in 2017 we were the firstISO accredited UK laboratory for primary reporting using digital slides. Wepromote the integration of diagnostic and molecular histopathology under asingle service and remain one of the few labs where pathologists also reportmolecular tests. We improve patient access to targeted oncological therapies byproviding molecular oncology tests with a 24h turnaround time. We have anactive programme of teaching and training, with a particular focus on oncologycompanion diagnostics. We host CADQAScic and its Digital Proficiency TestingProgramme for on-slide biomarker interpretation. Our R&D focuses onrefining diagnostic classifications using molecular data to provide clinicians withbetter predictive and prognostic categories and improve patients outcomes. PCIis a recognised centre for the training of scientific staff and, as apathologist, you will be working closely with the scientists, providingsupervision, teaching and leadership.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To contribute to the diagnostic histopathology service.
2. To partake in multi-disciplinary team meetings according to the appointee's special interests.
3. To act as lead Histopathologist for at least one specialist area, to cover PCI multidisciplinary team commitments.
4. To take part in clinical audit, research studies, clinical governance and teaching as appropriate.
5. To take part in histopathology EQA schemes appropriate to the sub specialty/ies of choice and other activities that would ensure continuing professional development
6. To carry out teaching, examination and QA duties for contributing to undergraduate, post-graduate and continuing medical education activity including BMS dissection training.
Clinical Care
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.
It is desirable that the post holder holds Certificate of Completion of Training or equivalent. The post holder should be trained in all aspects of general histopathology and non-gynaecological cytology and have or develop a special interest that complements that of the existing consultants.
7. Multidisciplinary team work is envisaged as a key component of the role and will involve MDT discussions with other colleagues by video conference or in person.
8. Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
9. Development of sub specialty interests that fit in with PCI needs and the strategic direction of PCI, including active participation in audit. There is a requirement to specialise and undertake MDTs in agreement with existing consultants. This is a department staffed by general pathologists and the opportunity to take part in a wide range of work requires a flexible outlook.
10. Participation in clinical audit and in continuing medical education.
11. Providing evidence-based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting.
12. Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances
Management and Leadership Responsibilities
All consultants in Cellular Pathology are accountable through the Clinical Director to the PCI Board. Consultants are key members of the PCI Management team and are accountable and responsible for leading changes to service that will improve the patient experience.
13. To support the Clinical Lead in policy and strategy development as a senior member of the PCI Management Team.
14. To contribute to the leadership and development of histopathology under the direction of the Clinical Lead and Associate Medical Director and in line with the Trust's Business Plans.
15. The post holder will ensure effective communication and involvement of staff across PCI including support to the Laboratory Director to achieve their objectives.
16. Work in partnership with colleagues within PCI.
17. As part of the PCI Management Team, assist in the cost-effective utilisation of resources.
18. Work within PCI's framework for Clinical Governance and Risk, including the development of clinical and laboratory policies and adherence to standing orders, standing financial instructions and financial procedures.
19. Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues' periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within PCI.
Professional Responsibilities
There is a requirement to participate in continuing medical education using the Royal College of Pathologists scheme and consultants participate in specialised EQA schemes relating to their areas of interest.
There is a requirement to subscribe and maintain your GMC registration through annual appraisal and revalidation process.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
20. Capacity to handle cases of general pathology (cut up, microscopy, review) in a timely manner
21. Demonstrable ability to manage priorities
22. Flexible approach to work organisation
23. Intermediate to Advanced level IT skills
Desirable
24. Demonstrable multi-disciplinary team leadership skills
25. Experience of management
26. Experience of audit
27. Ability to lead project teams
Experience
Essential
28. Clinical Training experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
29. Expertise in wide range of general histopathological and non-Gynaecological cytology material
30. Ability to participate in multi-professional team and take full and independent responsibility for caseload
Desirable
31. Evidence of a specialist interest that complements those of other Consultants in the department
32. Ability to lead in multi-professional team and take full and independent responsibility for caseload
Teaching and Research
Essential
33. Ability to teach clinical skills to trainees and multi-disciplinary teams
34. Interest in leading multi-professional education Publications in peer reviewed journals
Desirable
35. Ability to supervise postgraduate research
Personal Attributes
Essential
36. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
37. Enquiring, critical approach to work
38. Caring and empathic attitude to patients
39. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers, clinical and laboratory colleagues and support staff and other agencies.
40. Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
41. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
42. Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written English
43. Ability and willingness to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods and to respond to questions and queries.
Qualifications
Essential
44. Full general registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
Desirable
45. A relevant higher qualification would be desirable
46. Full specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
47. Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
48. FRCPath (UK) by examination or evidence of equivalent qualification