Job summary
To assist in the provision of a high-quality diagnostic cellular pathology service, working in close cooperation with clinical staff and other medical professional and managerial colleagues.
Provision of a timely and accurate diagnostic pathology service.
Participation in the management and development of the service.
Histopathology provides a comprehensive range of immunohistochemistry. Specialist services, including molecular pathology are accessible from the SE London network.
Main duties of the job
The post is for 10 programmed activities (8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA). Reporting is undertaken on a rota basis and the appointee will be expected to share equitably in cut-up, histopathology and non-gynae cytopathology reporting and participate in MDT meetings.
The appointee will be expected to work with consultant colleagues to provide a reliable and expeditious service.
The major clinical specialties covered include general medical, general surgical, skin, lung, breast (not screening), head and neck, gynaecology and gastrointestinal (including bowel cancer screening cases). There is no requirement for participation in cervical screening cytopathology, which has been centralised offsite within London. However, the department undertakes reporting of cervical surgical biopsies, including loop excision biopsies.
It is anticipated that the appointee will have a generalist commitment but also bring or develop their own special interests to flexibly integrate with those of the existing consultants by mutual agreement.
The appointee will participate in the Regional General Histopathology EQA scheme, Bowel cancer Screening EQA scheme and other EQA schemes as appropriate. The appointee will be expected to participate in the management of the service at some point.
The post holder may be asked to undertake other duties in line with this grade of post as may be required by the Clinical Director from time to time.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reporting is undertaken on a rota basis and the appointee will be expected to share equitably in histopathology and cytopathology work. The configuration of responsibilities will be reviewed from time to time and the appointee will be expected to work with consultant colleagues to provide a reliable and expeditious service.
Cellular pathology labs are situated at both University Hospital Lewisham (UHL) and Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) sites. Histology processing and histology and non-gynae cytology reporting are undertaken at both sites whilst cytology processing is based at UHL only.
The post holder will have their own office within the department and their own modern consultant standard microscope with a teaching sidearm. The seating and microscope are of ergonomic design, in keeping with RCPath guidelines. Each consultant office includes a computer which is linked to the hospital network, with internet and e-mail facilities. Full secretarial support is offered. A digital dictation system is used but voice recognition technology is not employed. Digital image reporting is under development but not currently available within the department.
A consultant is designated to lead for each MDTM. Meetings are currently shared among consultants equally by general agreement. There is participation in weekly lung, gynae, breast, skin, head & neck and gastrointestinal cancer meetings and a fortnightly colposcopy meeting.
See attached JD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reporting is undertaken on a rota basis and the appointee will be expected to share equitably in histopathology and cytopathology work. The configuration of responsibilities will be reviewed from time to time and the appointee will be expected to work with consultant colleagues to provide a reliable and expeditious service.
Cellular pathology labs are situated at both University Hospital Lewisham (UHL) and Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) sites. Histology processing and histology and non-gynae cytology reporting are undertaken at both sites whilst cytology processing is based at UHL only.
The post holder will have their own office within the department and their own modern consultant standard microscope with a teaching sidearm. The seating and microscope are of ergonomic design, in keeping with RCPath guidelines. Each consultant office includes a computer which is linked to the hospital network, with internet and e-mail facilities. Full secretarial support is offered. A digital dictation system is used but voice recognition technology is not employed. Digital image reporting is under development but not currently available within the department.
A consultant is designated to lead for each MDTM. Meetings are currently shared among consultants equally by general agreement. There is participation in weekly lung, gynae, breast, skin, head & neck and gastrointestinal cancer meetings and a fortnightly colposcopy meeting.
See attached JD
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent
- Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent
- 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.
- Applicants that are UK trained, must 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, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Training and experience in reporting histopathology and cytopathology (non-gynae)
Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Able and willing to undertake audit
Teaching Experience
Desirable
- Able and willing to undertake teaching
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understands the management structure of the NHS
- Evidence of risk management
Other Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator - verbal and written
- Able to work in a team
- Has leadership skills
- Evidence of interest/training in management
- Has information technology skills as applied to cellular pathology
- Will contribute to Departmental/ Trust management
- Will pursue personal professional development
- Will assist with Departmental/ Trust development
- Aware of equal opportunities issues
- Recent experience/familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff
Desirable
- Has experience of committee work and prepared to undertake committee work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent
- Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent
- 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.
- Applicants that are UK trained, must 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, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Training and experience in reporting histopathology and cytopathology (non-gynae)
Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Able and willing to undertake audit
Teaching Experience
Desirable
- Able and willing to undertake teaching
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understands the management structure of the NHS
- Evidence of risk management
Other Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator - verbal and written
- Able to work in a team
- Has leadership skills
- Evidence of interest/training in management
- Has information technology skills as applied to cellular pathology
- Will contribute to Departmental/ Trust management
- Will pursue personal professional development
- Will assist with Departmental/ Trust development
- Aware of equal opportunities issues
- Recent experience/familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff
Desirable
- Has experience of committee work and prepared to undertake committee work
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).
