Job summary
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS University Trust is seeking a Consultant Cellular Pathologist to join the existing team of 17 Consultants and 3 Specialist Doctors, supporting a wider Histopathology team including two Consultant Biomedical Scientists (who are also Advanced Dissection Practitioners), a further 3 qualified Dissection Practitioners, including 2 now undertaking further specialist training in breast and GI, and 1 Dissection Practitioner in training. We are a team proud of the service we provide to our patients and the surrounding areas, performing specialist reporting of all major cancer resections, renal and liver biopsies, as well as a wide range of complex and routine specimens. We take a collaborative approach to working, with a pool that is pulled alongside specialist reporting. An interest in breast, skin and GI is desirable, but we are a flexible department.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for the dissection and reporting of the cases of chosen specialist areas. There may also be a requirement to report non specialist general cases. An interest in breast and skin pathology is advantageous.
The PHU Histopathology service receives requests that cover a wide spectrum of pathology including: General Surgery, Colorectal (including Bowel Cancer Screening), Breast (also Breast Screening cases), Dermatology, Respiratory, Head and Neck, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Endocrine, Orthopaedics, Diagnostic and Transplant Renal Biopsies, Soft Tissue Tumours, Urology and Endoscopic and CT guided biopsies. Approximately 22% of the requests are received from General Practitioners with approximately 78% of requests being generated from within the Trust.
The Cytology workload includes pleural, ascitic and synovial fluids, gastrointestinal, bronchial and biliary tract brushings, sputa, EBUS and EUS aspirates, fine needle aspirates of breast, lymph node, thyroid, salivary gland, ovarian cysts, intra-abdominal masses and soft tissue tumours, urine and CSF cytology. A rapid reporting service is provided by three Head and Neck Pathologists for the one-stop neck lump clinic.
The appointee will be expected to participate in multidisciplinary team meetings in their chosen areas of specialist interest.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We also understand the importance of development, and we promise opportunities for candidates to develop specialist interests within the team, including developing academic links with the University of Portsmouth. Due to the Southern Counties Pathology Network, there are management opportunities within Pathology for those interested. Over recent years we have seen significant investment in our infrastructure with all laboratory equipment being replaced in the last year as part of a network wide managed service contract. Voice recognition is in use, and our LIMS is being updated as part of a major project to advance the Southern Counties Pathology Network.
The Histopathology team here at Portsmouth are excited to be implementing digital pathology as part of a network-wide initiative with state-of-the-art scanners installed and increased opportunities for homeworking on the horizon. We are searching for a Consultant ready to work with us in developing our vision. There is no commitment to performing post-mortems in this post, however, we would happily support those interested in contributing to leading this service, specifically by providing DCC time for supervising trainees. Ideally, you will have full GMC registration and be on the specialist register, or within 6 months of being included. You will also be a fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists or have completed a period of training and education in Histopathology, recognised by the GMC. Here at Portsmouth, we understand the importance of working flexibly and so would welcome both full time and part time applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We also understand the importance of development, and we promise opportunities for candidates to develop specialist interests within the team, including developing academic links with the University of Portsmouth. Due to the Southern Counties Pathology Network, there are management opportunities within Pathology for those interested. Over recent years we have seen significant investment in our infrastructure with all laboratory equipment being replaced in the last year as part of a network wide managed service contract. Voice recognition is in use, and our LIMS is being updated as part of a major project to advance the Southern Counties Pathology Network.
The Histopathology team here at Portsmouth are excited to be implementing digital pathology as part of a network-wide initiative with state-of-the-art scanners installed and increased opportunities for homeworking on the horizon. We are searching for a Consultant ready to work with us in developing our vision. There is no commitment to performing post-mortems in this post, however, we would happily support those interested in contributing to leading this service, specifically by providing DCC time for supervising trainees. Ideally, you will have full GMC registration and be on the specialist register, or within 6 months of being included. You will also be a fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists or have completed a period of training and education in Histopathology, recognised by the GMC. Here at Portsmouth, we understand the importance of working flexibly and so would welcome both full time and part time applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview). Applicants that are UK trained must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT. FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent. MBBS, MBChB or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Training and wide experience in diagnostic pathology, sufficient to practice independently. Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams. Good communication skills, written and oral.
Desirable
- Ability to negotiate and innovate would be desirable. Publications, prizes and honours are desirable. Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need. Understanding of NHS, clinical governance and principles of research. Evidence of participation in audit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview). Applicants that are UK trained must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT. FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent. MBBS, MBChB or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Training and wide experience in diagnostic pathology, sufficient to practice independently. Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams. Good communication skills, written and oral.
Desirable
- Ability to negotiate and innovate would be desirable. Publications, prizes and honours are desirable. Able to organise oneself and prioritise clinical need. Understanding of NHS, clinical governance and principles of research. Evidence of participation in audit.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
