Locum Consultant Histopathologist

Job responsibilities

This is afull-time post based on a 10 PA contract, although less than full-time working options will be considered.

Applicants must possess the FRCPath or show evidence of its equivalent qualification. The post holder must be fully registered with GMC and hold a current license to practice. It is desirable but not essential for applicants to have specialist registration for Pathology (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK) but consideration will be given to applicants with relevant consultant level experience or trainees in a UK training scheme who are within 6 months of attaining specialist registration

There is no sub-specialisation in Cellular Pathology at present and consultants participate in all areas of work, including histology, non-gynae cytology and MDTs. Excellent support is available from biomedical scientists for cut up, including larger cancer specimens from breast and colon. In addition, the department currently has a trainee reporting BMS. There are lead pathologists for the various cancer sites for which the Trust is recognised in line with Cancer Unit Recognition, currently skin, breast, colon, urology, respiratory and gynaecology. Weekly MDTs are held for cancers of the following disciplines: breast, colorectum, lung, urology, skin and gynaecology. Monthly MDTs are held for colposcopy. It could be arranged for the successful applicant to take lead roles in an area of cancer histopathology, if desired. The Trust has taken the lead for Bowel Cancer Screening in the Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield areas, covering a population of approximately 1 million. The department enjoys close working relationships with the Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service for lymphoid diseases, and other specialist services at Leeds and Bradford. Coronial post-mortems are performed at Bradford and there is no post-mortem service at CHFT.

We commit to providing the successful applicant with:

• The opportunity to be part of a highly skilled and committed consultant team with a clear vision for the continued success of their department.
• Support for your own personal development, utilising our strong links with external stakeholders.
• A flexible approach to job planning that delivers a high quality service in a working environment that suits you and your team.
• Opportunity to work with other local organisations to enhance your skills and experience
• An opportunity to work at a Trust that is recognized nationally for leading digital innovation
• Participation and support with local and national clinical trials.

If you are interested in joining our high performing department, then we would welcome the chance to introduce you to our team and show you around our department.

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCPath or equivalent
• Applicants must be Registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree
• It is desirable but not essential for applicants to have specialist registration for Pathology (or within 6 months of being admitted to the register for trainees, if currently in a training programme in the UK) but consideration will be given to applicants with relevant consultant level experience or trainees in a UK training scheme who are within 6 months of attaining specialist registration

Experience and Achievements

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of experience and competence in all aspects of the Pathology specialty

Desirable

• Any other post graduate qualifications that can advance the department needs would be desirable
• Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
• Attendance at a recognised management course
• Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff.

Desirable

• Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
• Training in clinical and educational supervision
• Attendance at a teaching course

Audit and Research

Essential

• Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects

Desirable

• Critical Appraisal Skills
• Evidence of knowledge of research methodology

Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment

Essential

• Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
• Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
• Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
• Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
• Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
• Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare

Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation software, email and internet browser

Desirable

• Evidence of continual learning and development
• Evidence of continual learning and development
• Evidence of innovation

General

Essential

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
• For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).