Job summary
We are looking for an NHS consultant pathologist to join the team in Histology at ASPH. The role will involve participation in all aspects of the service including cutup, carried out on site at ASPH, with support from the lab team, and reporting of a variety of cases from the Trust and the wider BSPS network.
Deliver Clinical, Educational, Managerial Services of the highest professional standard at Consultant Level to the Department ,Work with existing consultants and the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality well-led service for patients of Ashford & St Peter's, including the diagnosis, investigations, treatment and management of patients, in accordance with Trust policies and practices.
Deliver Direct Clinical Care to patients, through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision-making and sharing equally in the workload.
The Consultant team will provide comprehensive senior clinical cover to the Department.
The post holder will participate in EQA schemes, Education and Training, Clinical Audit, Clinical Risk Management and the Clinical Governance activities of theDepartment and the Trust and ensure full and proper records are completed for thispurpose
The team actively support junior doctor training and have rotational SHO posts coming into Pathology.
Digital reporting is currently being implemented across BSPS.
Main duties of the job
Deliver Clinical, Educational, Managerial Services of the highest professional standard at Consultant Level to the Department
Work with existing consultants and the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality well-led service for patients of Ashford & St Peter's, including the diagnosis, investigations, treatment and management of patients, in accordance with Trust policies and practices.Deliver Direct Clinical Care to patients, through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision-making and sharing equally in the workload.
The Consultant team will provide comprehensive senior clinical cover to the Department.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment.
We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not, come and be a part of our journey.
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver Clinical, Educational, Managerial Services of the highest professional standard at Consultant Level to the Department
Work with existing consultants and the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality well-led service for patients of Ashford & St Peters, including the diagnosis, investigations, treatment and management of patients, in accordance with Trust policies and practices.Deliver Direct Clinical Care to patients, through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision-making and sharing equally in the workload.
The Consultant team will provide comprehensive senior clinical cover to the Department.
Supporting professional activities as detailed in the job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver Clinical, Educational, Managerial Services of the highest professional standard at Consultant Level to the Department
Work with existing consultants and the multi-disciplinary team to provide a high quality well-led service for patients of Ashford & St Peters, including the diagnosis, investigations, treatment and management of patients, in accordance with Trust policies and practices.Deliver Direct Clinical Care to patients, through all parts of the Department assisting clinical decision-making and sharing equally in the workload.
The Consultant team will provide comprehensive senior clinical cover to the Department.
Supporting professional activities as detailed in the job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council.
- FRCPath or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
- Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of independent reporting of general diagnostic pathology
- Active participation in clinical audit
- Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships.
- Providing direct clinical care
Desirable
- Leading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multi-disciplinary team
Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the speciality.
- Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in particular in relation to patients: -Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights. -Ability to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised. -A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence -Ability to empathise with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
- Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress
- Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
- Demonstrate the Trust Values Based Behaviours at Exemplary level
Teaching
Essential
- Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
- Teaching and training will require verification of teaching certification
Desirable
- Postgraduate certificate in education
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Constitution
- Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this.
Leadership & Management
Essential
- Evidence of previous active participation in leadership and management activities
- Ability to inspire and motivate others
- Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections)
- Flexible, pragmatic and a problem solving approach
Desirable
- Experience of managing budgets and staff
- Change management techniques
- Management qualification
Research
Essential
- Evidence of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians
- Willingness to continue participate in research
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Publication in peer reviewed journals
Other
Essential
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council.
- FRCPath or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
- Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of independent reporting of general diagnostic pathology
- Active participation in clinical audit
- Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships.
- Providing direct clinical care
Desirable
- Leading a change or innovation in the workplace with a multi-disciplinary team
Skills
Essential
- Highly skilled in the management and treatment of patients admitted to the speciality.
- Must be able to demonstrate values consistent with the Trust Values Based Behaviours and be willing to develop self to an Exemplary level and act as a role model for others, in particular in relation to patients: -Knowledge & awareness of diversity and human rights and the competencies appropriate to your role to support their diverse needs and human rights. -Ability to communicate effectively with them and with other staff to ensure that their care, treatment and support are not compromised. -A good understanding of their communication, physical & emotional needs; can identify their individual needs and preferences, their changing needs and recognise and promote their independence -Ability to empathise with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work constructively in a multidisciplinary team, be flexible and responsive to the needs of colleagues
- Ability to manage competing demands in a busy acute environment and cope and manage own emotions under stress
- Competent in the use of IT/computer systems
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
- Demonstrate the Trust Values Based Behaviours at Exemplary level
Teaching
Essential
- Medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience
- Teaching and training will require verification of teaching certification
Desirable
- Postgraduate certificate in education
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS Constitution
- Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmes
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this.
Leadership & Management
Essential
- Evidence of previous active participation in leadership and management activities
- Ability to inspire and motivate others
- Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections)
- Flexible, pragmatic and a problem solving approach
Desirable
- Experience of managing budgets and staff
- Change management techniques
- Management qualification
Research
Essential
- Evidence of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians
- Willingness to continue participate in research
Desirable
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Publication in peer reviewed journals
Other
Essential
- Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service and the Trust
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).
