Job summary
The Histopathology department consists of a dynamic and enthusiastic team of consultants all dedicated to their areas of sub-specialisation. The department is looking for similar team members to join the existing 9 WTE consultants to maintain the excellent quality and TATs to deliver the ever increasing workload. However all sub-specialisation interest and or general work will be catered for. All candidates will be offered a 10+PA contract; however any applicant who is unable for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
The 10 PA job plan consists of 8.0 PAs of DCC and 2.0 PAs of SPA. The department utilises a modified RCPath Warwick point system and individual workload is matched to their experience. The department also performs coronial autopsies and an interest in post-mortem will be helpful however it is not essential. The department is fully UKAS accredited and the trust is a regional centre for Urology.
The Department had successfully contributed to the Cheshire & Mersey digital pathology pilot project and is in the process implementing full digitalisation of cellular pathology after a successful national bid. The network is also in the process of procuring a network wide new pathology laboratory information computer system.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant Histopathologist position available at WUTH.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant Histopathologist position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant Histopathologist position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- FRCPath or equivalent
- Specialist Registration (or within 6 months of receipt)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the management of cellular pathology
- Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking Audit
- Research and publications relevant to post
Desirable
- GI Tract, Urology, skin, Autopsy, Head and neck including FNA cytology
- Excellent record in research production
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Teaching experience/interest
- Evidence or possession of management skills
- Leadership skills
Desirable
- Recognised teaching skills course
- Recognised management training course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to lead and teach
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to deal with other hospital staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- FRCPath or equivalent
- Specialist Registration (or within 6 months of receipt)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the management of cellular pathology
- Relevant experience in organisation and undertaking Audit
- Research and publications relevant to post
Desirable
- GI Tract, Urology, skin, Autopsy, Head and neck including FNA cytology
- Excellent record in research production
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Teaching experience/interest
- Evidence or possession of management skills
- Leadership skills
Desirable
- Recognised teaching skills course
- Recognised management training course
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to lead and teach
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to deal with other hospital staff
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Department of Histopathology, Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrowe park road
Upton
CH49 5PE
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
