Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 25/11/2024 23:59
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
If you require support/adjustment with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466.
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Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Consultant Histopathologist at 10PAs, to join our team of high performing and productive consultants to provide a Cellular Pathology Service.
Candidates should have Full GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and be on the Histopathology Specialist Register or within 6 months of attaining their CCT or holding CESR.
Prospective candidates should hold the FRCPath or equivalent higher professional qualification. Your application will need to demonstrate experience and a willingness to participate in both hematopathology and breast pathology. Discussion for involvement in other areas may also be considered.
The Cellular Pathology Department is based on the site of Royal Derby Hospital. This is a very busy UKAS accredited department with an interesting, varied and growing workload, covering most specialities except medical renal biopsies, neuropathology and paediatric/neonatal pathology. The medical team consists of a team of 18 consultants and two specialty doctors.
Main duties of the job
1. Provision of comprehensive Cellular Pathology service to the users, including advice regarding appropriate specimen collection and investigations, interpretation of reports and the preparation of policies, procedures and guidelines.
2. Review and validation of laboratory reports.
3. Answer phone calls to and from clinical colleagues.
4. The department is committed to both undergraduate and postgraduate education.
5. A commitment to the autopsy service is also desirable.
6. To be jointly responsible for the supervision, training and management of any junior staff in the department.
7. To be jointly responsible in the smooth and efficient running of the cellular pathology department.
8. Take joint responsibility with colleagues for quality assurance within the department including taking part in national external quality assurance programmes.
9. To participate in the annual appraisal process.
Person specification
Qualifications
* GMC specialist registration (with CCT or CESR), or within 6 months of achieving Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Histopathology at time of interview.
* Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice.
* Fellowship of Royal College of Pathologist (FRCPath) or equivalent.
* Knowledge and understanding of the CPD scheme of the Royal College of Pathologists (or equivalent).
* Higher research Degree (MD or PhD).
Clinical Experience
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining a UK CCT.
* UK experience in cellular pathology.
Management
* Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance.
* Develop SOP and guidelines.
* Management experience in clinical leadership.
* Attended a management course for consultants.
Teaching
* Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates including cellular pathology Specialist trainee.
* Experience in Teaching/Training of junior staff.
Research/ Audit
* Experience of & commitment to clinical audit.
* Publications & Presentations.
Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position.
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