Job summary We are looking for one fixed term Locum Consultant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team of enthusiastic and forward-thinking Histopathologists. On a fixed term contract for a year (which may be extendable), you will be part of a team working at a top hospital Trust in the heart of South London. Whether you consider yourself a leader or a team player, a teacher or an academic, we have a place for your at King's. We are an inclusive, friendly and supportive department, serving a large and diverse population with a fascinating range of pathologies. The current Consultant team comprises a fantastic combination of dynamic and experienced pathologists at various stages of their careers. We are committed to supporting new colleagues and place a high value on work/life balance. Main duties of the job The post will be based at the Trust's Princess Royal University Hospital site and the proposed job plan is attached. There will be 9 Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care, with the remainder being allocated for Supporting Professional and/or other activities. All employees are expected to undertake work on any of the Trust sites as required by the service. As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following: The provision of a first class clinical service Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the speciality Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King's College London / KHP Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans Maintaining the confident of business plans and development strategies formulated for the speciality, the Division or the Trust About us King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley. King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible. The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum excluding London Zone Allowance Contract Locum Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 213-MED-PRUH-7018718 Job locations Princess Royal University Hospital Farnborough Common Orpington BR6 8ND Job description Job responsibilities Key duties and responsibilities: Together with the other members of Consultant staff, to develop and provide a high quality Pathology service. This includes all aspects of provision and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department especially participating in disease specific discussions within the MDT meetings. Responsible also for covering colleagues' period s of annual leave and short-term sickness. Provide clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility without Consultant colleagues. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives. Responsible for clinic commitments (as per subspecialty requirement). Contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trust's R&D framework. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from deaths. Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the department's Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s). Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty, This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained. Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues. Undertake Divisional management duties as agreed with the Divisional/Departmental Manager / Clinical Director. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety. Job description Job responsibilities Key duties and responsibilities: Together with the other members of Consultant staff, to develop and provide a high quality Pathology service. This includes all aspects of provision and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department especially participating in disease specific discussions within the MDT meetings. Responsible also for covering colleagues' period s of annual leave and short-term sickness. Provide clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility without Consultant colleagues. Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives. Responsible for clinic commitments (as per subspecialty requirement). Contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trust's R&D framework. Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from deaths. Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the department's Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies. Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s). Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty, This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained. Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues. Undertake Divisional management duties as agreed with the Divisional/Departmental Manager / Clinical Director. Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registerable medical qualification FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within 6 months of interview) Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview Applicants that not UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT Desirable Other higher degree or diploma (eg. MD, PhD) Training & Experience Essential Wide experience in all aspects of Histopathology, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent Specialist training in Histopathology Management, Leadership & Administration Essential Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams Experience in day to day organisation of histopathology services Desirable Management course and/or qualification Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes Audit, Research and Publications Essential Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects Desirable Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Histopathology Publication of relevant review articles and/or case reports Personal Skills & Professional Attributes Essential Effective communicator, able to work in close-knit tea and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absence Professional attitude towards work and reliable Able to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to uphold King's Values Desirable Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills Teaching Essential Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching Desirable Teaching skills course/qualification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registerable medical qualification FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within 6 months of interview) Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview Applicants that not UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT Desirable Other higher degree or diploma (eg. MD, PhD) Training & Experience Essential Wide experience in all aspects of Histopathology, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent Specialist training in Histopathology Management, Leadership & Administration Essential Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams Experience in day to day organisation of histopathology services Desirable Management course and/or qualification Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes Audit, Research and Publications Essential Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects Desirable Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Histopathology Publication of relevant review articles and/or case reports Personal Skills & Professional Attributes Essential Effective communicator, able to work in close-knit tea and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff Flexible, able to cover colleagues' absence Professional attitude towards work and reliable Able to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to uphold King's Values Desirable Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills Teaching Essential Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching Desirable Teaching skills course/qualification 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Princess Royal University Hospital Farnborough Common Orpington BR6 8ND Employer's website https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)