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Job summary

Main area
Histopathology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
320-MDR-6713336-SM
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

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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant Histopathologist

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.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustment with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

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

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.

Review and validation of laboratory reports.

Answer phone calls to and from clinical colleagues.

The department is committed to both undergraduate and postgraduate education.

A commitment to the autopsy service is also desirable.

To be jointly responsible for the supervision, training and management of any junior staff in the department.

To be jointly responsible in the smooth and efficient running of the cellular pathology department.

Take joint responsibility with colleagues for quality assurance within the department including taking part in national external quality assurance programmes.

To participate in the annual appraisal process. 

Working for our organisation

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.

In return we will offer:

•    Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
•    On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
•    A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

•    We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
•    We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
•    An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
•    Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
•    Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
•    We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
•    We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The department currently receives approximately 47,000 surgical and 5,000 non gynaecological cytology specimens per year. Additionally, following the reorganisation of the cervical screening programme, the department became one of 8 hubs nationwide for HPV testing and gynae cytology.

Subspecialist reporting is well developed with individuals reporting in at least 3 different areas.

Individual consultants are protected from excessive diagnostic workload by a workload management system that is based on a modified RCPath workload scoring system.

Each consultant Histopathologist in the department has sole use of a well-appointed office equipped with microscope and up to date IT facilities including the use of speech recognition software and proforma reporting (AES). Additionally, with the full implementation of digital pathology over the next 18 months, consultants should expect to have a digital workstation within the hospital and at home.

Please see attached job description for a detailed description of main clinical, educational, managerial and service development activities.

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.

In terms of location, Derby and Burton offer the best of both worlds – city life on the doorstep of a stunning rural environment. We border the National Forest and we are in easy reach of the Peak District, offering outstanding natural beauty. Centrally located, we have excellent transport links to the rest of the country including major cities.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • 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. Candidates must have achieved CESR where applicable, at time of application.
  • • 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)
Desirable criteria
  • • Higher research Degree (MD or PhD)

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining a UK CCT
Desirable criteria
  • • UK experience in cellular pathology

Management

Essential criteria
  • • Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance
  • • Develop SOP and guidelines
Desirable criteria
  • • Management experience in clinical leadership
  • • Attended a management course for consultants

Teaching

Essential criteria
  • • Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates including cellular pathology Specialist trainee
Desirable criteria
  • • Experience in Teaching/Training of junior staff

Research/ Audit

Essential criteria
  • • Experience of & commitment to clinical audit
Desirable criteria
  • • Publications & Presentations

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Charles Acuda - Consultant Histopathologist
Job title
Assistant Clinical Director & Head of Service
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 788212
Additional information

Louise Gascoyne - Cellular Pathology PA

Tel : 01332 788212

Email : [email protected]

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