Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the biggest employer in Nottingham with over 19,000 staff
Consultant Cellular Pathologist (Derm & H&N)
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Main area Histopathology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 164-7032290
Site Nottingham City hospital campus Town Nottingham Salary £105,504 - £139,882 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 14/04/2025 23:59
Job overview
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Cellular Pathologist to join our existing team of consultants in the field of Dermatopathology and Head & Neck Pathology.
Applicants are expected to have a strong background in Cellular Pathology and be able to work as part of a multiple sub-specialised team.
Primary reporting and MDT provision is undertaken using Digital Pathology using the Indica Halo AP system, which is UKAS accredited. Full training and support transition to digital reporting will be provided.
Main duties of the job
You will be supported by a well-established experienced specialist reporting team. The appointee, in collaboration with the other Consultants will be expected to fulfil the duties detailed in Job description
* To actively participate in both departmental and trust matters concerning Cellular Pathology.
* Share appropriate clinical responsibility for Cellular Pathology along with the consultant team.
* To actively participate in both Departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit
* Participate in MDT meetings
* Undertake surgical cut up when required
* Teaching and training
Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education, and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world-class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide a comprehensive Histopathology diagnostic service, including full clinical liaison, to:
Clinicians at NUH.
Other users of the histopathology service in the greater Nottingham health community.
Other hospitals that hold service level agreements for specialist services with NUH.
To be involved in the training of Specialty Trainees, scientific and BMS staff.
Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave
To contribute, as required, to the teaching of pathology to undergraduates and postgraduates within the Medical School of University of Nottingham.
To take part in Medical Audit and Quality Control.
To pursue a programme of Continuous Professional and Medical Education/ Development (CME/CPD) with the Royal College of Pathologists
To participate in annual Individual Performance Reviews (IPR) and Consultant appraisals.
To contribute to the requirements of Clinical Governance. To share in the administrative duties associated with the running of a clinical laboratory
Person specification
Education and occupational attainments
* Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
* FRCPath or equivalent
* Evidence of continuing professional development (existing consultants must be able to demonstrate active participation in a recognised CPD scheme).
Clinical Skills/Experience
* Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description
* Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with health professionals, patients, and families when required.
* Demonstrates experience in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching.
* Demonstrates experience in clinical audit and governance processes.
* Specific training in communication skills
* Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
* Experience of digital pathology systems use i.e. for MDT and primary reporting.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
* Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards
Management Skills
* Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
* Able to work in a team
* Higher management degree or qualification or training
* Experience of change management
* Calm under pressure
Personal Skills/Qualities
* Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
* Able to use the Trust’s IT support systems
* Able to actively listen and participate in service decision-making processes.
Teaching, Audit & Research
* Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
* Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.
Please note that this post does not attract relocation expenses.
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Closing Dates
Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Communication
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If you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please be aware that you will be asked to commence an Apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, as long as there is a suitable apprenticeship standard available.
Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part-time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
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Consent:
* Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts.
* Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post may be subject to a DBS check which incurs a cost dependent on the level of check required (£49.50 for enhanced and £21.50 for standard).
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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