Consultant Histopathology - Gynaecological Histology

Consultant Histopathology - Gynaecological Histology

The post holder will play an active role in the general workload of the department, with an interest in reporting gynaecological Histology. The successful candidate will join an impressive team dedicated to providing a first class service. The post would suit either a first time consultant or an established consultant wishing to relocate.

The Cellular Pathology Department at ESHT undertakes histopathology, cytopathology, immunohistochemistry and autopsy pathology. Consultants share the work in each of the following main specialties: breast pathology, dermatopathology, gastrointestinal pathology, uropathology, and diagnostic cytopathology. Gynaecological pathology is currently outsourced. There is no cervical cytology requirement. Participation in the coronial autopsy service is optional. The department has recently gone live with Digital Pathology, using the Sectra PACS reporting system, in combination with the Hamamatsu NanoZoomer scanners. Clinical validation of digital reporting is now underway, with the plan to be fully digitised in the next two years. Part of our vision is to allow the opportunity of remote reporting to the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

The post will be based at the Conquest site. 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 service.
• Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the speciality.
• Sustaining and developing teaching at ESHT.
• 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.

This position also encompasses the sub title of 'Lead Histopathologist for Cervical Screening Histology'. This element of the role will be included in your annual appraisal. The primary role of the lead histopathologist for Cervical Screening Histology is to ensure that the Cellular Pathology department at ESHT adheres to National guidance and meets the programme standards in cervical histology reporting.

Job responsibilities

The department is proudly UKAS accredited, with state of the art equipment, dealing with over 29,000 surgical cases and 2,000 non gynae cytology specimens per year. Consultant workload is allocated using a Warwick workload allocation system. An established double reporting system for cancer cases is in place to enhance quality assurance. The case mix is that normally seen in a district general hospital, with consultants taking an integral role in cancer MDTs.

Applicants are required to be registered medical practitioners. In addition, you will hold MRCPath/FRCPath or an equivalent level qualification. You must hold a GMC registration with a licence to practice and hold specialist registration; or be within 6 months of your CCT from the interview date.

This post offers the exciting opportunity to practice pathology to a high standard with supportive clinical colleagues in an area affording an enviable quality of life.

A Recruitment & Retention Payment is available for this post, reflecting the importance of the role and our commitment to attracting and retaining high quality clinicians. This payment is offered in addition to basic salary and is reviewed regularly in line with local workforce needs.

Qualifications & Registration

• MB/BS or equivalent
• Fellowship of Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent
• Full (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) award of a CCT or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
• MD or equivalent
• BSE accreditation

Training and experience

• Applicants that are UK trained should have wide experience in all aspects of Histopathology and Cytology
• Applicants must have subspecialty experience in gynaecological histopathology
• Applicants that are non UK trained; they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
• Experience as a Lead Histopathologist for Cervical Screening Histology

Administration Management

• Understanding of Laboratory management; evidence of participation in staff management
• Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi disciplinary teams
• Management course and/or qualifications
• Knowledge of the structure of Health Service

Audit, Research and Publications

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit; understanding of the role of research
• Completion and/or Publication of audit projects
• Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc., relevant to speciality
• Ability to lead clinical research project

Personal skills & attributes

• Effective communicator, able to work in a multi disciplinary team
• Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
• Demonstration of initiated projects

Teaching

• Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups

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.

Depending on experience £109,725 - £145,478 per annum