Job summary
We are looking for a speciality doctor to join our current team of medical and biomedical scientist staff with a primary aim to aid in specimen dissection. Dissection will include a wide range of specimens but will be predominantly focused on an immediate need to assist in breast dissection.
The Cellular Pathology Department is based on the site of Royal Derby Hospital. This is a very busy UKAS accredited department with an interesting, varied and growing workload, covering most specialities except medical renal biopsies, neuropathology and paediatric/neonatal pathology.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a speciality doctor to join our current team of medical and biomedical scientist staff with a primary aim to aid in specimen dissection. Dissection will include a wide range of specimens but will be predominantly focused on an immediate need to assist in breast dissection.
Discussions surrounding short and long term educational needs will be welcomed alongside the departmental service needs. A mentor will be provided for support and there will be opportunity to support consultants in reporting histopathology specimens as well as participating and attending multidisciplinary team meetings.
The current cellular pathology service aspires to provide an integrated service contributing to all aspects of diagnosis, screening and monitoring of disease. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic and expanding team keen to deliver a modern clinically orientated service. Appointing to this post will be a milestone in the progressive transition of this cellular pathology service.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
o Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership developmento On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.o A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
o We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.o We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.o An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.o Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.o Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.o We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.o We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Clinical Activities
Educational and other activities
Managerial Arrangements
The appointee will work closely with other service providers such as the Biomedical Scientists and administration staff in the day-to-day provision of an efficient and effective Cellular Pathology service at UHDB NHS Foundation Trust.
The employee will assist with the responsibility for use and security of the Trusts assets, including their own use, and ensuring correct use by others.
You will also be expected to support business planning including introduction of new methods, assist with Policy and SOP preparation.
There are a number of regular departmental meetings that oversee the various aspects of laboratory where attendance may be required. The appointee will take an active role in matters of Clinical Governance including audit and training that relate to the laboratory and clinical activities of the Cellular Pathology Department.
Service Development Activities
The Trust provides an induction course for all new employees (including SAS doctors), attendance at which is mandatory.
Revalidation
As part of the process of revalidation the post holder will be expected to comply with the annual appraisal processes which are established in the Trust.
This will include a requirement to collect feedback information, to quality assurance/improvement and maintain CPD in line with GMC Good Medical Practice.
Research
Research is not a requirement of the post but there are facilities to undertake research and the hospital has several active research groups operating in different areas.
The Trust comprises research-active Teaching Hospitals with a developing culture of research and innovation across the whole organisation. All clinicians are expected to engage in research, development & innovation according to their subspecialty interests.
Engagement of clinical staff in research covers a spectrum of involvement, ranging from awareness of the studies and trials taking place in their areas, to assisting with the identification of research participants, to those who win research funding and assume the role of Chief Investigator for multi- centre trials and studies.
Staff who wish to undertake research require the approval of the Trust R&I Department and relevant ethical approval, and must adhere to the National Framework for Research Governance.
Clinical Governance
All members of staff have a responsibility to abide by all clinical governance policies, practices and codes provided by the Trust and have an equal responsibility with management for developing and maintaining appropriate systems and practice for maintaining safe working practices. The post holder is expected to demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of clinical governance, including:
Copies of Trust wide clinical governance policies are available on the Trust intranet site. The postholder will participate in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management and quality improvement activities as required by the Trust and external accrediting bodies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Clinical Activities
Educational and other activities
Managerial Arrangements
The appointee will work closely with other service providers such as the Biomedical Scientists and administration staff in the day-to-day provision of an efficient and effective Cellular Pathology service at UHDB NHS Foundation Trust.
The employee will assist with the responsibility for use and security of the Trusts assets, including their own use, and ensuring correct use by others.
You will also be expected to support business planning including introduction of new methods, assist with Policy and SOP preparation.
There are a number of regular departmental meetings that oversee the various aspects of laboratory where attendance may be required. The appointee will take an active role in matters of Clinical Governance including audit and training that relate to the laboratory and clinical activities of the Cellular Pathology Department.
Service Development Activities
The Trust provides an induction course for all new employees (including SAS doctors), attendance at which is mandatory.
Revalidation
As part of the process of revalidation the post holder will be expected to comply with the annual appraisal processes which are established in the Trust.
This will include a requirement to collect feedback information, to quality assurance/improvement and maintain CPD in line with GMC Good Medical Practice.
Research
Research is not a requirement of the post but there are facilities to undertake research and the hospital has several active research groups operating in different areas.
The Trust comprises research-active Teaching Hospitals with a developing culture of research and innovation across the whole organisation. All clinicians are expected to engage in research, development & innovation according to their subspecialty interests.
Engagement of clinical staff in research covers a spectrum of involvement, ranging from awareness of the studies and trials taking place in their areas, to assisting with the identification of research participants, to those who win research funding and assume the role of Chief Investigator for multi- centre trials and studies.
Staff who wish to undertake research require the approval of the Trust R&I Department and relevant ethical approval, and must adhere to the National Framework for Research Governance.
Clinical Governance
All members of staff have a responsibility to abide by all clinical governance policies, practices and codes provided by the Trust and have an equal responsibility with management for developing and maintaining appropriate systems and practice for maintaining safe working practices. The post holder is expected to demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of clinical governance, including:
Copies of Trust wide clinical governance policies are available on the Trust intranet site. The postholder will participate in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management and quality improvement activities as required by the Trust and external accrediting bodies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent from GMC approved university
- Full registration (with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- FRCPath- part 1 in Cellular Pathology
- Eligible to reside & work in the UK
- Knowledge and understanding of the CPD scheme of the Royal College of Pathologists (or equivalent)
Desirable
- FRCPath - part 2 in cellular pathology.
- Higher research Degree (MD or PhD)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) in Cellular Pathology
- Specimen dissection experience across a range of specimen types
- Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of job plan
Desirable
- Substantial experience in breast dissection
- Experience in wide range of diagnostic material including molecular pathology
Management Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise & manage clinical workload
- Ability & willingness to work within the Trust & NHS performance framework & targets.
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance.
- Develop SOP and guidelines
Desirable
- Ability to encourage & consolidate service development including use of protocols & guidelines.
- Attendance at a management course
- Management experience in clinical leadership
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates including cellular pathology resident doctors.
Research/ Audit Experience
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to clinical audit
- Ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into everyday clinical practice.
- Willingness to participate in research
Desirable
- Publications & Presentations
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with professional colleagues & other staff and patients and carers.
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to work as part across multiple healthcare disciplines
- Ability to direct & motivate team members
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent from GMC approved university
- Full registration (with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- FRCPath- part 1 in Cellular Pathology
- Eligible to reside & work in the UK
- Knowledge and understanding of the CPD scheme of the Royal College of Pathologists (or equivalent)
Desirable
- FRCPath - part 2 in cellular pathology.
- Higher research Degree (MD or PhD)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) in Cellular Pathology
- Specimen dissection experience across a range of specimen types
- Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of job plan
Desirable
- Substantial experience in breast dissection
- Experience in wide range of diagnostic material including molecular pathology
Management Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise & manage clinical workload
- Ability & willingness to work within the Trust & NHS performance framework & targets.
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance.
- Develop SOP and guidelines
Desirable
- Ability to encourage & consolidate service development including use of protocols & guidelines.
- Attendance at a management course
- Management experience in clinical leadership
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates including cellular pathology resident doctors.
Research/ Audit Experience
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to clinical audit
- Ability to assess & apply evidence-based research into everyday clinical practice.
- Willingness to participate in research
Desirable
- Publications & Presentations
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with professional colleagues & other staff and patients and carers.
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to work as part across multiple healthcare disciplines
- Ability to direct & motivate team members
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).
