Job summary
We welcome applications for a Consultant in Histopathology post. This is a substantive post and will be based at Wexham Park Hospital or the Harborne building in Reading. The post is employed by Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust as part of Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services which, includes Ashford and St Peter's, Royal Surrey County Hospitals, Royal Berkshire Hospital and East Surrey NHS Foundation Trusts.
The post holder must be medically qualified, have full and specialist registration with a license to practice with the GMC.
In addition UK trained applicants will be expected to be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
It is anticipated that the successful applicant will be a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists or show evidence of equivalent qualification.
Main duties of the job
The newly appointed Consultant's responsibilities will include participation with the current Consultants in surgical reporting, and the support of and attendance at cancer site specific multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Arrangements for the division of work will be discussed with applicants and a flexible rota agreed with the successful candidate.
About us
Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) is a joint venture forming a patient centred pathology network with a clear vision to provide a combined, integrated and modern pathology service with employee well-being and development at its heart.
The complete service model is based on a multi-site strategy, which delivers both routine and specialist in house testing whilst providing fast results to patients. Our success depends on professionals meticulous about clinical excellence, patient centred service and personal development.
In return we drive knowledge sharing, training in an open culture and in-house development. It's a pivotal time for Pathology nationally, so come and embrace this at BSPS.
Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services serves Ashford and St Peter's Hospital, Frimley Health, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Royal Berkshire Hospital and East Surrey NHS Foundation Trusts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A high level of competence and full participation in diagnostic histopathology will be essential and involvement in departmental audit is required. Applicants both with and without well-developed subspecialty interests are encouraged to apply.
Practitioners unable for personal reasons to work full time are welcome to apply for this post
Job description
Job responsibilities
A high level of competence and full participation in diagnostic histopathology will be essential and involvement in departmental audit is required. Applicants both with and without well-developed subspecialty interests are encouraged to apply.
Practitioners unable for personal reasons to work full time are welcome to apply for this post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCPath or equivalent
- Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad general experience in reporting surgical histology
- Participation in training & supervision of trainees
Desirable
- Experience in reporting non-gynaecological cytology
- Experience in / willingness to develop a subspecialty interest
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCPath or equivalent
- Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad general experience in reporting surgical histology
- Participation in training & supervision of trainees
Desirable
- Experience in reporting non-gynaecological cytology
- Experience in / willingness to develop a subspecialty interest
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
