Job summary
Employer heading
Consultant Neuropathologist *20% Welcome Payment*
Consultant
Job overview
Are you a passionate Consultant in Neuropathology looking for a ground-breaking opportunity? We are thrilled to invite applications for a substantive consultant position in Neuropathology at our renowned Cellular Pathology department within the Cancer and Associated Specialties Division (CAS) at the Queens Medical Centre campus (QMC), Nottingham.
You will be joining our wonderful team who are the proud recipients of the RCPATH Team Achievement Award 2024, a testament to our dedication and expertise. This role also plays a crucial part in providing expert diagnostic neuropathological services to over 4.5 million patients in the East Midlands.
Come and join us and be at the forefront of medical innovation as we introduce Nanopore sequencing for routine and intraoperative neuro-oncology diagnosis. We are the first NHS site to utilise this cutting-edge technology, revolutionising patient care!
You will also be working alongside esteemed colleagues at the University of Nottingham and beyond, contributing to pioneering advancements in the field. This is a substantive role that is full time (10PA), but we are open to other candidates on part time basis too. This role also benefits from a fantastic incentive package with 20% of you total first year salary as a bonus! Receive 50% upon commencement and the remaining 50% after 12 months of employment.
Apply now and become a part of our dynamic, award-winning team!
Main duties of the job
You are expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching (including supervision, training, assessment and appraisal of specialist registrars and biomedical scientists), clinical audit, research and development. You will work within the multidisciplinary team of Neuropathology and may also be required to undertake management duties. Participation in the coronial autopsy service is welcome but optional.
The appointee, in collaboration with the other Consultants will be expected to fulfil the duties detailed in Job description which can be found in our job pack, attached in the supporting documents.
The content of this Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise indication of duties and responsibilities. The Job Description is therefore intended to be flexible and will be subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances, following consultation with the post holder.
Working for our organisation
The working environment is supportive and friendly; there are excellent relations with both clinical colleagues and academics at the University of Nottingham. The Nottingham Neuro-Oncology Service has been granted Tessa Jowell Centre of Excellence status for both adults and children – one of only three centres in the UK to hold both designations. The Neuropathology Service supports a number of clinical trials, including the BRAIN MATRIX and SIOP II Ependymoma trials. The successful applicant would be welcome to support these and other academic activities.
The department and subspecialist teams support new Consultants to help them adjust into their roles and gain experience and explore their interests.
Cellular Pathology at NUH is actively using digital pathology for primary diagnostics and the appointee will be supported to transition to Whole Slide Image reporting. This will allow for a flexible work from home options for reporting.
The neuropathology service is fully digitised with the exception of intraoperative smears, which we are in the process of adding. The department is a teaching and training facility and the appointee will be expected to deliver undergraduate teaching (tutorials) and to contribute to the local ST teaching programme, as well as developing our own BMS staff. There is currently one ST3 in neuropathology (currently undertaking a PhD) and we are looking to add additional training posts.
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 may refer for specialist services with NUH.
To take a lead role in the development of specialist diagnostic techniques to meet the increasing demands of clinical users.
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 and 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
Educational 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
- The CCT should be in Diagnostic Neuropathology
- Evidence of continuing professional development (existing consultants must be able to demonstrate active participation in a recognised CPD scheme).
Desirable criteria
- Peer-reviewed publications
interests
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate active interest in developments in Neuropathology
- Previous experience in Neuropathology
management skills
Essential criteria
- Able to contribute to the development of coherent ideas for service development and delivery.
- Able to communicate effectively with other health professionals.
Desirable criteria
- Proven managerial skills, especially team leadership
teaching, audit and research
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit.
- Able to teach and support junior staff effectively.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Simon Paine
- Job title
- Consultant Neuropathologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01159249924
- Additional information
Dr Sindhu Menon (Head of Service)
Tel 0115 924 9924 ext. 83326 Email: [email protected]
Dr Rob Goldspring (Consultant Neuropathologist)
Tel 0115 924 9924 ext. 89348 Email: [email protected]
Mr Paul Chenery (Interim Service Manager)
Tel: 07812275266 Email [email protected]
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