Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Cellular Pathology at North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service (NMCPS). We are looking for enthusiastic, forward-thinking Locum Consultant in Cellular Pathology to join the existing team of 19 Pathologists. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates with subspecialist reporting interests or experience to fit in with the needs of existing subspecialist reporting teams covering a large, comprehensive and exciting range of diagnostic surgical and non-gynae cytology work.
NMCPS aims to provide a world-class integrated diagnostic service, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to work, learn and research. Our mission is to create a large and diverse Cellular Pathology department providing individuals with personalised and flexible working patterns to support their professional interests and development.
Main duties of the job
You will be supported by strong and experienced specialist reporting teams. Opportunities exist to work in a range of subspecialties. The department is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and is proactive in developing and adopting solutions to maintain high quality sustainable reporting including an expanding scientist reporting strategy, automated laboratory processes and imminent adoption of digital image reporting.
We advocate "lean principles" and have recently moved to 7 day working in the laboratory. Our plans for digital pathology will further underpin successful and efficient flexible working, teaching and research.
NMCPS cellular pathology processes more than 70,000 surgical cases, 5500 non-gynaecological cytology cases and 800 autopsies (the majority for H M Coroner) per annum. The laboratory is modern, well equipped and has excellent facilities including those for immunohistochemistry and rapid processing as well as FISH and Molecular services.
About us
NMCPS aims to provide a world-class integrated diagnostic service, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
UHNM has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital. We provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for 3 million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions.
The Trust would consider a flexible working pattern to support a different work life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and main responsibilities can be found in our job pack which is attached in the supporting documents.
Interview Date to be confirmed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and main responsibilities can be found in our job pack which is attached in the supporting documents.
Interview Date to be confirmed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
- 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 are required to possess the FRCPath and be in a position to submit a CESR application within 6 months of appointment.
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree PhD/MD
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Recent wide experience and completion of Specialist training and ability in general histopathology and morbid anatomy.
- Willingness to develop an area of special interest to fit in with current establishment and service needs.
- Good writing and presentation skills
Desirable
- Specialist reporting experience in GI, dermatopathology, gynaecological pathology pulmonary pathology, breast pathology, urological pathology, 'head and neck' pathology, 'Soft Tissue and Bone' pathology
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Recognised teaching skills course/ medical education qualification
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team.
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues
- Knowledge of the principles that involved in research
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise their workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
- General exposure to and understanding of managerial issues
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Able to support the Clinical Director of Pathology
Desirable
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making and the implementation of change following the audit
Teaching and Training Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and medical students, and other disciplines
Desirable
- Training in medical education
- Experience of supervising trainee pathologists
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
- Ability to liaise tactfully with clinical referrers and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work flexibly
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake a leadership role
- Calm under pressure
Other Requirements
Essential
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate).
- Good knowledge of spoken and written English
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Must be able to travel to meet the requirements of the post (upon appointment to post).
Desirable
- Residence within 10 miles of the Hospital Centre.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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.
- 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 are required to possess the FRCPath and be in a position to submit a CESR application within 6 months of appointment.
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree PhD/MD
Clinical Experience & Training
Essential
- Recent wide experience and completion of Specialist training and ability in general histopathology and morbid anatomy.
- Willingness to develop an area of special interest to fit in with current establishment and service needs.
- Good writing and presentation skills
Desirable
- Specialist reporting experience in GI, dermatopathology, gynaecological pathology pulmonary pathology, breast pathology, urological pathology, 'head and neck' pathology, 'Soft Tissue and Bone' pathology
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Recognised teaching skills course/ medical education qualification
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team.
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues
- Knowledge of the principles that involved in research
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise their workload effectively
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives
- General exposure to and understanding of managerial issues
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Able to support the Clinical Director of Pathology
Desirable
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making and the implementation of change following the audit
Teaching and Training Experience
Essential
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and medical students, and other disciplines
Desirable
- Training in medical education
- Experience of supervising trainee pathologists
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
- Ability to liaise tactfully with clinical referrers and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work flexibly
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake a leadership role
- Calm under pressure
Other Requirements
Essential
- Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate).
- Good knowledge of spoken and written English
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Must be able to travel to meet the requirements of the post (upon appointment to post).
Desirable
- Residence within 10 miles of the Hospital Centre.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
