Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Specialty Grade Doctor. We have a talented team of dedicated consultants working in a friendly, flexible and cohesive group. We are enthusiastic, welcoming and proactive in supporting special interests. We wish to recruit a Specialty Grade Doctor to join our team. We are supported by a strong team across Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Service consisting of 36 consultants and 3 Specialty Doctors cross 5 Trusts and 6 sites. The department is supported by a comprehensive technical laboratory team with the hub site for St Peter's being based at Royal Surrey Hospital where all processing and BMS cut takes place.
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.
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 and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a general histopathology department. All main diagnostic specialties including breast, urology, gastrointestinal, skin and gynecology are represented. Specimens from smaller specialties such as lung and head and neck pathology are also received. The successful candidate will be involved in all activities of the department including macroscopic dissection, diagnostic reporting, and MDT representation (as a cover). There is currently no sessional commitment to cytopathology.
The post holder will participate in EQA schemes, Education and Training, Clinical Audit, Clinical Risk Management and the Clinical Governance activities of the Department and the Trust and ensure full and proper records are completed for this purpose.
There is no requirement for on call.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a general histopathology department. All main diagnostic specialties including breast, urology, gastrointestinal, skin and gynecology are represented. Specimens from smaller specialties such as lung and head and neck pathology are also received. The successful candidate will be involved in all activities of the department including macroscopic dissection, diagnostic reporting, and MDT representation (as a cover). There is currently no sessional commitment to cytopathology.
The post holder will participate in EQA schemes, Education and Training, Clinical Audit, Clinical Risk Management and the Clinical Governance activities of the Department and the Trust and ensure full and proper records are completed for this purpose.
There is no requirement for on call.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (or CCT) by the time of taking up the post or be accredited for inclusion on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register.
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to report independently all specialities of diagnostic histopathology in a DGH set up is a requirement in this role.
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (or CCT) by the time of taking up the post or be accredited for inclusion on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register.
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to report independently all specialities of diagnostic histopathology in a DGH set up is a requirement in this role.
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience
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).
