Job summary The successful candidate will join a current team of 6 Consultants, and 2 Specialty Doctors. This is a general histopathology post, and the appointee is expected to support service delivery by complementing existing team members. For a substantive role, the appointee must have full registration with the GMC or be within six months of attaining a CCT in Histopathology at the time of the Appointments Committee. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT. The department provides a comprehensive histopathology service with a wide repertoire of specimens including breast, gastrointestinal, general surgical, gynaecological, and urological, ENT, respiratory medicine, lymphoreticular and dermatological specimens. There is no on-site neuro or cardiothoracic surgery or renal unit. Perinatal autopsies are carried out at Sheffield Children's Hospital. Gynae Cervical Cytology service is provided by Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Department is moving to using digital pathology for primary diagnostics, the appointee will be supported to transition to Whole Slide Image reporting and offered the opportunity to contribute to the future development of digital pathology diagnostics. Main duties of the job The post holder will be expected to: provide advice on the diagnosis, staging and prognosis of patients suffering from disease. Reporting and interpretation of specimen submitted to the department in line with RCPath guidelines. take joint responsibility with colleagues for quality assurance within the department including taking part in national external quality assurance programmes, where appropriate. participate in the annual appraisal and job planning process. work with relevant clinical teams in the provision of comprehensive Histopathology service to the users, including advice regarding appropriate specimen collection and investigations, interpretation of reports and the preparation of policies, procedures and guidelines. Answer phone calls to and from clinical colleagues, if required. be jointly responsible for the supervision, training and management of any junior staff in the department. be jointly responsible in the smooth and efficient running of the Histopathology department The over-riding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement. About us We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust providing acute and community healthcare services for 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. Through the mid-Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Partnership, we work closely with health and social care partners, sharing responsibility for managing resources, meeting NHS standards, and improving the health of our communities. Improving lives and enhancing care experiences are at the core of what we do, delivering the positive changes we aim to achieve. A culture of listening is essential to delivering safe, high, quality care and our Trust's CARE values reflect this commitment. Developed in collaborationwith our staff, patients, service users and volunteers, these values are the foundation of our culture and guide us on our path to consistently delivering outstanding care. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 214-CSTO24-6907250 Job locations King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. Person Specification Qualifications Essential FRCPath or equivalent Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT Desirable Research degree in Histopathology Experience Essential Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of job plan Understanding of all aspects of specific focus of role Management & administrative experience Essential Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload Desirable The potential to develop management and leadership skills Teaching Essential Willingness to contribute to the teaching programmes for undergraduate and post-graduate medical, laboratory and nursing staff Desirable Demonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role Research Essential Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice Desirable Good academic and research publication record Other Essential To have language competency and communication skills necessary to do the job safely and competently Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit Desirable Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels Person Specification Qualifications Essential FRCPath or equivalent Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT Desirable Research degree in Histopathology Experience Essential Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of job plan Understanding of all aspects of specific focus of role Management & administrative experience Essential Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload Desirable The potential to develop management and leadership skills Teaching Essential Willingness to contribute to the teaching programmes for undergraduate and post-graduate medical, laboratory and nursing staff Desirable Demonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role Research Essential Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice Desirable Good academic and research publication record Other Essential To have language competency and communication skills necessary to do the job safely and competently Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit Desirable Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels 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 Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)