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Job summary

Main area
Histopathology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
164-7032290
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Nottingham City hospital campus
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/04/2025 23:59

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Consultant Cellular Pathologist (Derm & H&N)

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

Job overview

Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and forward thinking Cellular Pathologist  to join our existing team of consultants  in the field of Dermatopathology and Head & Neck Pathology.

Applicants are expected to have a strong background in Cellular Pathology and be able to work as part of a multiple sub-specialised team.

Primary reporting and MDT provision is undertaken using Digital Pathology using the Indica Halo AP system, which is UKAS accredited.  Full training and support transition to digital reporting will be provided.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

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

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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).

Clinical Skills/Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description
  • Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with health professionals, patients and families when required.
  • Demonstrates experience in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching.
  • Demonstrates experience in clinical audit and governance processes.
Desirable criteria
  • Specific training in communication skills
  • Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
  • Experience of digital pathology systems use i.e. for MDT and primary reporting.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards

Management Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
  • Able to delegate appropriately.
  • Able to work in a team
Desirable criteria
  • Higher management degree or qualification or training
  • Experience of change management
  • Calm under pressure

Personal Skills/Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
  • Able to use the Trust’s IT support systems
  • Able to actively listen and participate in service decision making processes.

Teaching, Audit & Research

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit.
  • Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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 Sindhu Menon
Job title
Clinical Head of Service
Email address
[email protected]
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