Job summary
South Warwickshire Foundation NHS Trust is looking to appoint two full time Consultant Histopathologists.
The Cellular Pathology Department is part of the Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Network between South Warwickshire Trust, George Elliot Hospital and University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire. The appointee will be based at Warwick Hospital and the employer would be South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.
The appointee will join a team of 7 Histopathologists, each of whom has a special interest varying from monospecialisation (skin) to a more generalised repertoire. A special interest in Gynaecological, Head & Neck, Gastrointestinal Pathology are required. Additional PA's may be available following job planning exercise, and flexible working patterns can be considered. Within the above areas of interest, part time working would be considered ensuring service delivery requirements are achieved.
The department is working with West Midlands Cancer Alliance to move towards digital pathology reporting. Scanners are in place at Warwick site.
Main duties of the job
The Cellular Pathology Department is part of the Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Network between South Warwickshire Trust, George Elliot Hospital and University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire. The appointee will be based at Warwick Hospital and the employer would be South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.
This appointee will be required to deliver general and specialised reporting, participate in frozen section reporting and attend multi-disciplinary team (MDT). All of the MDTs are currently delivered via computer link (Microsoft Teams).
The appointee will be required to interact with the clinicians and allied health professionals to provide pathological support and leadership required for the delivery of excellent services. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is currently no post mortem service at SWFT.
o Histopathology and Cytopathology reportingo MDT supporto Cut-up support to the BMS-led structureo Frozen section support
About us
With our central location and great transport links we're closer than you might think. We are located in the heart of England with easy access to the motorway network and a good railway service. Warwickshire is accessible from a number of nearby cities including Birmingham, Leicester, Northampton, Oxford and Worcestershire.
Surrounded by a collection of picturesque towns and villages, there is always a lot to see and do across the County. Numerous sport and leisure venues, theatres, parks and great shopping facilities make Warwickshire an idyllic place to work and live.
As well as enjoying where you work, we want all of our staff to lead happy and healthy lives. That's why we offer a number of benefits to support this, such as flexible working opportunities, and onsite subsidized restaurant at our hospitals in Warwick and Leamington Spa as well as a number of recognition awards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will join a team of 6 Histopathologists, each of whom has a special interest varying from monospecialisation to a more generalised repertoire. The appointment to this post is with a view to encourage the candidate to develop their areas of interest as in areas of Gastrointestinal pathology, Gynaecological pathology, Skin pathology, and Breast pathology amongst others. We would welcome applicants who would like to work part time.
The appointment currently is at 1WTE, however this is likely to change with ongoing service development discussions that may require up to 2 more WTE in addition to the current post. Each posts are based on a 10 PA contract for the full-time applicant. Additional PAs may be available following job planning exercise and flexible working patterns can be considered.
Please see job description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will join a team of 6 Histopathologists, each of whom has a special interest varying from monospecialisation to a more generalised repertoire. The appointment to this post is with a view to encourage the candidate to develop their areas of interest as in areas of Gastrointestinal pathology, Gynaecological pathology, Skin pathology, and Breast pathology amongst others. We would welcome applicants who would like to work part time.
The appointment currently is at 1WTE, however this is likely to change with ongoing service development discussions that may require up to 2 more WTE in addition to the current post. Each posts are based on a 10 PA contract for the full-time applicant. Additional PAs may be available following job planning exercise and flexible working patterns can be considered.
Please see job description for full details
Person Specification
Professional Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in cellular pathology including appropriate sub-specialist experience
- Thorough and detailed knowledge of best medical practice
- Able to plan and support introduction of new service developments
Desirable
- Experience in diagnostic use of molecular pathology
Academic achievements
Essential
- 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 equivalent
- 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)
Desirable
- Research experience and/or higher qualifications
Person Specification
Professional Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in cellular pathology including appropriate sub-specialist experience
- Thorough and detailed knowledge of best medical practice
- Able to plan and support introduction of new service developments
Desirable
- Experience in diagnostic use of molecular pathology
Academic achievements
Essential
- 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 equivalent
- 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)
Desirable
- Research experience and/or higher qualifications
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).
