Job summary
Applications are invited for this 10 PA fixed term post of a Consultant Histopathologist at Kingston Hospital which is a replacement post. The applicant will join an existing team of eight Consultants in this busy DGH Department providing a wide range of diagnostic services within the Hospital and to local GPs.
Workload activity is approximately 31,000 surgical specimens and 1,750 Diagnostic Cytology specimens per annum.T
he Department provides a wide range of cancer unit specialities including Breast, Haematopathology, Upper/Lower GI, Thyroid, Dermatology, Urology, Gynaecology and Respiratory. There is partial sub-specialisation with the lead for each discipline reporting the majority of those cases and this is supported by well-motivated BMS staff and administrative staff. The post-holder will be expected to have a wide experience of most sub-specialised areas and be prepared to participate in the reporting of all cases as necessary. Very few Hospital autopsies are performed and the local Coronial work is carried out by external Pathologists. The unit is UKAS/ISO accredited.
The Department fosters a team approach to service provision which is Patient centred with Cellular Pathology well represented in all Local MDTs and their management groups.
Main duties of the job
The Pathology department's ethos is to provide a flexible, responsive and high-quality service which is a valued and integral part of each relevant patient pathway across the Trust. This is achieved through a well-developed team approach to providing the best possible service for our users and patients. The service aims to raise its profile to ensure that it features in the development plans of each of the service lines it supports, providing a more holistic approach to the patient pathway.
Cellular Pathology is situated on level 2 of Esher wing in a purpose-built Laboratory. The department of Cellular Pathology at Kingston Hospital has maintained full accreditation UKAS ISO 15189:2012 accreditation since 2015. All consultant offices are peripherally located with natural daylight and include a suitable diagnostic microscope with IT terminals.
About us
Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust is a thriving hospital, located close to Richmond Park, Kingston town centre and central London and is readily accessible by public transport. Our Acute Assessment Unit is comprised of 50 assessment beds and is developing a Same Day Emergency Care Unit for our Acute Emergency Care outpatients and day cases. This unit is fed directly by GP referrals and also from our Emergency Department which is a Trauma Centre seeing over 100,000 attendances per year. There are 350 acute adult inpatient beds and a 12 bedded ITU.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 10 PA locum consultant post for a fixed term length of 12 months. Precise areas of sub-speciality and incumbent detailed job planning are open to local agreement on appointment.
For further details please review the job description and person specification attached.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the department to discuss the position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 10 PA locum consultant post for a fixed term length of 12 months. Precise areas of sub-speciality and incumbent detailed job planning are open to local agreement on appointment.
For further details please review the job description and person specification attached.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the department to discuss the position.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and with a current licence to practise
- FRCPath or equivalent
- 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, or working towards CESR training completion
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide range of Cellular Pathology experience
- Experience in Diagnostic Cytopathology
- Able to perform a Clinical audit
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train others
Desirable
- Management, Leadership and Initiative skills
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
- Effective communication skills
- Commitment to personal development
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
- Enthusiasm & Approachability
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and with a current licence to practise
- FRCPath or equivalent
- 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, or working towards CESR training completion
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide range of Cellular Pathology experience
- Experience in Diagnostic Cytopathology
- Able to perform a Clinical audit
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train others
Desirable
- Management, Leadership and Initiative skills
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to work with colleagues as part of a team
- Effective communication skills
- Commitment to personal development
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
- Enthusiasm & Approachability
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals
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).
