Job summary
North West London Pathology (NWLP) is an NHS pathology partnership joint venture between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. NWLP is modelled as a shared services organisation jointly owned by the three Trusts. The organisation is hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and as the legal entity for NWLP our staff are employed by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
NWLP is based on a 'hub and spoke' structure; centralised at our hub site at Charing Cross Hospital The hub laboratory operates a 12 hour day and 6-day week to provide a responsive and effective service to our patients.
Cellular pathology is ISO15189 (UKAS) accredited. The hub is located in a purpose-built laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment, full sample tracking; voice recognition reporting and scientist led dissection. There is an extensive immunocytochemistry service, Electron Microscopy and Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service.
Implementation of digital slide scanning for histology cases is in progress. The laboratory service operates a 6-day working week with extended working days which has delivered significant improvement to the turnaround times. There is an on-going service re-design and improvement programme that has supported the team to be able to meet the current and future needs of the partner Trusts including faster diagnostic standards.
Main duties of the job
This recruitment is primarily covering the specialties of Skin, Gastroenterology and Head and Neck.
Posts are full time. There will be some flexibility to accommodate the successful candidate's specialty preferences and interest such as covering more than one specialty. Flexibility of job-shares / job plans will be considered.
Post holders will work as part of at least one specialty team, working closely with specialty leads. The Primary site of work is the Charing Cross Hospital. There may be an occasional requirement to visit other sites for MDTs. Colleague cross cover for annual and study leave is expected.
The department is UKAS accredited, all staff work as part of the specialty teams and the wider Cellular Pathology service complying with and supporting the Quality Management System. Turnaround times, workload and quality is monitored for all staff. Weekly data is shared within the specialty teams. TATs and key performance indicators are from sample collection to report completion. Unexpected findings or expected delayed need to be communicated to the clinical teams indicating expected timescales.
Digital slide scanning / reporting is being implemented for all specialties. Engagement in the improvement programme is expected. There is a scientist-led dissection service and the frozen section service is fully digital (both at the hub and spoke sites). Consultants support teaching and training for scientific and junior medical staff.
About us
North West London Pathology (NWLP) is an NHS pathology partnership joint venture between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea & Westminster NHS Foundation Trust and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. NWLP is modelled as a shared services organisation jointly owned by the three Trusts. The organisation is hosted by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and as the legal entity for NWLP our staff are employed by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. NWLP is based on a 'hub and spoke' structure; the majority of routine, specialist and non-urgent activity is centralised at our hub site at Charing Cross Hospital. Urgent tests required for immediate patient management and treatment are performed in 24/7 Essential Service Laboratories based on-site within the seven hospital sites in the group.
The partnership has created an innovative and sustainable service that delivers outstanding quality to users and patients alike. This innovative approach allows the service to better manage demand, standardise operations, improve value for money and make use of state-of-the-art technology.
Delivering Science, Supporting Healthcare- Our vision is to be a state of the art integrated pathology network, delivering diagnostics to users and patients alike across primary, secondary and tertiary care. To be at the forefront of diagnostic innovation, translating research into routine pathology
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for innovative and enthusiastic Consultant Histopathologists to join our dedicated Consultant team in Cellular pathology which is ISO15189 (UKAS). This recruitment is focusing primarily on the following specialties: Skin, Head & Neck, Gastroenterology / Hepatobiliary (training will be provided for suitable candidate). Other specialties in combination may be considered
We offer extensive opportunities for service development, quality improvement, education and training which can be guided by the interests of the successful applicant(s). We are implementing digital pathology. All consultants will be validated to report digitally. The department has well established working relationships with clinical teams across the three partner Trusts.
We are a major training centre for pathologists in training and currently have 22 trainees. There is a team of Expert Dissection and Trainee Reporting Scientists who support the consultants and junior doctors.
Applicants for these posts are expected to have or to develop a subspecialist interest in at least two subspecialist areas. Prospective candidates should be within 6 months of obtaining their CCT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for innovative and enthusiastic Consultant Histopathologists to join our dedicated Consultant team in Cellular pathology which is ISO15189 (UKAS). This recruitment is focusing primarily on the following specialties: Skin, Head & Neck, Gastroenterology / Hepatobiliary (training will be provided for suitable candidate). Other specialties in combination may be considered
We offer extensive opportunities for service development, quality improvement, education and training which can be guided by the interests of the successful applicant(s). We are implementing digital pathology. All consultants will be validated to report digitally. The department has well established working relationships with clinical teams across the three partner Trusts.
We are a major training centre for pathologists in training and currently have 22 trainees. There is a team of Expert Dissection and Trainee Reporting Scientists who support the consultants and junior doctors.
Applicants for these posts are expected to have or to develop a subspecialist interest in at least two subspecialist areas. Prospective candidates should be within 6 months of obtaining their CCT.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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 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 evidence of equivalent qualification
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to undertake independent and full clinical responsibility.
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient delivery and operation of service
- IT, digital technology skills and computer literacy
LEADERSHIP/ MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority.
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
TEACHING & TRAINING
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
AUDIT
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
LANGUAGE
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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 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 evidence of equivalent qualification
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to undertake independent and full clinical responsibility.
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient delivery and operation of service
- IT, digital technology skills and computer literacy
LEADERSHIP/ MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority.
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
TEACHING & TRAINING
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
AUDIT
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT
LANGUAGE
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
