Job summary
We
are looking for an individual to fill this full time, half new half replacement
post within the Cellular Pathology Department at St Jamess University Hospital
to support the provision of Dermatopathology services to The Leeds Teaching
Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) and the region. The Dermatopathology service
currently has seven specialist histopathologists some of whom do predominantly
dermatopathology and other are part dermatopathology with another specialty. There
is a large postgraduate training programme in the region which the groups
provide training for. There are strong links with the academic department of
pathology with the largest clinical academic training programme in the
country.
If shortlisted, you will be required to
give a 10-minute presentation on:
How have advances in
genomic testing and molecular pathology changed Dermatopathology over recent
years and will continue to do so? Discuss relevant technologies and the
challenges of integration into current NHS workstreams
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS:
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Main duties of the job
The
successful applicant should possess FRCPath (or equivalent). They should be
included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of
interview if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment
regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist
Register.
Applicants should have
established skills in Dermatopathology and demonstrable interest and experience
in the specialty. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate
teaching is desirable.
Consideration will be given to applicants
who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share.
About us
Leeds Teaching
Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with access to
leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country
as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000
staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our
2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000
in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient
appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals
on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the
best for specialist and integrated care.
Our vision is based on
The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded
on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be:
Patient-centred
Fair
Collaborative
Accountable
Empowered
We believe that by being
true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our
results in relation to our goals, which are to be:
1. The
best for patient safety, quality and experience
2. The
best place to work
3. A
centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and
innovation
4. Hospitals
that offer seamless, integrated care
5. Financially
sustainable
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post, it is a full time (10 PA) replacement consultant post
within the Pathology Clinical Support Unit to support the provision of pathology services to
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) and the region. Our department
works in a collaborative and flexible way to deliver a sub-specialised
pathology service tailored to the needs of the tertiary centre.
The appointee
will have specialist experience in the Dermatopathology. We have developed the
principles of the Royal College of Pathologists guidelines to try and achieve
full staffing and an equitable distribution of work among the consultants in
our department.
Any candidate who is
unable to work the fulltime for personal reasons will be eligible to be
considered for the post. If such a
person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a
personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In relation to this post, it is a full time (10 PA) replacement consultant post
within the Pathology Clinical Support Unit to support the provision of pathology services to
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) and the region. Our department
works in a collaborative and flexible way to deliver a sub-specialised
pathology service tailored to the needs of the tertiary centre.
The appointee
will have specialist experience in the Dermatopathology. We have developed the
principles of the Royal College of Pathologists guidelines to try and achieve
full staffing and an equitable distribution of work among the consultants in
our department.
Any candidate who is
unable to work the fulltime for personal reasons will be eligible to be
considered for the post. If such a
person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a
personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCPath or equivalent qualification
- 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.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.
- 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
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely
Desirable
- RCPath Diploma in Dermatopathology
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work well within a team.
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Dermatopathology.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal
- circumstances
Desirable
- Specialist experience in dermatopathology including direct immunofluorescence, clinical pathological correlation, specialist dermatological malignancy MDT meetings, and interpretation of modern molecular diagnostic techniques
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have successfully completed a recognised training programme in Cellular Pathology leading to a CCST (or equivalent) or Histopathology leading to a CCT (or equivalent)
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit
Desirable
- Dedicated training time in specialist Dermatopathology.
- Previous participation in NSD EQA scheme.
- Relevant higher degree such as PhD or Masters
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCPath or equivalent qualification
- 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.
- YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.
- 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
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Is up to date and fit to practice safely
Desirable
- RCPath Diploma in Dermatopathology
Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS
- Well organised and skilled in good time management.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work well within a team.
- *Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
- *Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via:
- -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process.
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Dermatopathology.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal
- circumstances
Desirable
- Specialist experience in dermatopathology including direct immunofluorescence, clinical pathological correlation, specialist dermatological malignancy MDT meetings, and interpretation of modern molecular diagnostic techniques
Training, Research, Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Should have successfully completed a recognised training programme in Cellular Pathology leading to a CCST (or equivalent) or Histopathology leading to a CCT (or equivalent)
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit
Desirable
- Dedicated training time in specialist Dermatopathology.
- Previous participation in NSD EQA scheme.
- Relevant higher degree such as PhD or Masters
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops
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).
