Locum consultant histopathologist (Dermatopathology)
Job description
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Job overview
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and forward thinking Histopathologist to join our existing team of consultants with the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and skills in the field of Dermatopathology.
This is a 1-year fixed term locum post
The post would suit either a first-time consultant or an established consultant with dermatopathology experience wishing to relocate.
Applicants are expected to have a strong background in Cellular Pathology and be able to work as part of a multiple sub-specialised team.
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
Main duties
- 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
The Cellular pathology service is split across 2 campuses (QMC and NCH) .
We process in excess 110,000 surgical specimens, 6000 non-gynaecological cytology cases and 1400 postmortems (the majority for H M Coroner) per annum including use of CTPM technology.
The Department is already scanning and reporting using digital pathology and the appointee will be given the opportunity to contribute to the future development of this technology. Service is also in the process of planning and implementing a new LIMS system (Clinisys Enterprise)
The Department is a teaching and training department, and the appointee will be expected to deliver undergraduate teaching (tutorials) and to contribute to the local Post Graduate Doctor teaching programme, as well as developing our own BMS staff.
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
Essential criteria
- 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).
experience and interests
Essential criteria
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in: Dermatopathology
- Demonstrate active interest in developments in Dermatopathology
- Demonstrates experience in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching.
- Demonstrates ability to foster and promote the delivery of the clinical diagnostic services of the laboratory.
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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.
Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements
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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. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
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