Job summary
This post is eligible for Recruitment & retention payments
Applications are invited to apply for a consultant position in Cellular Pathology at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a replacement post, offering 10 programmed activities.
This post completes a team of eight consultant histopathologists. The post is full time, and applicants who, for personal reasons, are unable to work full time are also eligible to apply. 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 post holder will be contracted to provide histopathology and non- gynaecological cytology services at Milton Keynes Hospital Foundation Trust, alongside colleagues in Cellular Pathology. There will be opportunities for teaching, and this will include Cellular pathology Speciality Trainees from the Oxford rotation and Buckingham University Medical Students.
Coroner's autopsies at Milton Keynes are arranged by an external provider. There may be an opportunity to join the Coroner's autopsy rota, subject to discussion, but this is not a requirement of the post.
Please submit your CV by attaching it to your application.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will maintain one or two sub-specialist lead interests, ideally in subspecialities which complement existing interests of the other consultants, and this is open to discussion. The post holder will be responsible for clinical liaison and participation in multidisciplinary meetings (as lead or deputy lead) in one or two areas.
The Cellular Pathology Laboratory is fully accredited to ISO15189 standards and the Mortuary has an HTA Licence.
The laboratory is fully equipped with three cut up areas (including adjustable AFOS table) and in-house comprehensive immunohistochemistry service. A digital pathology implementation project is underway (with scanner on-site) in collaboration with the South 4 Pathology Partnership.
There is a departmental multi-headed microscope, which is used for Cellular Pathology Internal Quality Assurance and teaching / educational meetings.
The successful applicant may be expected to participate in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students (in association with the University of Buckingham) and to support colleagues undertaking these activities as part of his or her agreed job plan.
Doctors considering an application are encouraged to visit the hospital and to meet with potential clinical colleagues.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a replacement post and completes a team of eight Consultant Cellular Pathologists. The post is full time, and applicants who, for personal reasons, are unable to work full time are also eligible to apply. 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.
Candidates must hold full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practise or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. The appointee must also hold Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or show evidence of 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.
The post holder will be contracted to provide histopathology and non- gynaecological cytology services at Milton Keynes Hospital Foundation Trust, alongside colleagues in Cellular Pathology.
The department has 2 histopathology speciality trainee posts. The appointee is expected to participate in the supervision and training of speciality trainees. Previous teaching experience and academic interest will be advantageous when applying.
There will be opportunities / commitments for medical student teaching, which will usually be incorporated into the timetabled service activities of Consultants and on an occasional basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a replacement post and completes a team of eight Consultant Cellular Pathologists. The post is full time, and applicants who, for personal reasons, are unable to work full time are also eligible to apply. 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.
Candidates must hold full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practise or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. The appointee must also hold Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or show evidence of 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.
The post holder will be contracted to provide histopathology and non- gynaecological cytology services at Milton Keynes Hospital Foundation Trust, alongside colleagues in Cellular Pathology.
The department has 2 histopathology speciality trainee posts. The appointee is expected to participate in the supervision and training of speciality trainees. Previous teaching experience and academic interest will be advantageous when applying.
There will be opportunities / commitments for medical student teaching, which will usually be incorporated into the timetabled service activities of Consultants and on an occasional basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Registration
Essential
- Medical degree
- FRCPath or equivalent
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview
- 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
Experience/Training
Essential
- Broad experience in all aspects of the speciality of Cellular Pathology to provide effective and safe management of outpatients, elective and emergency patients.
- Significant postgraduate experience required, including relevant higher medical training as a Specialist Trainee or Senior Registrar. This period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Sufficient experience in histopathology, and cytopathology
- Experience in reporting fine needle aspirates.
Desirable
- Special experience in surgical pathology and cytopathology excluding cervical cytology.
- Sufficient experience in autopsy
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Breadth of experience within and outside speciality
- IT skills
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience in contributing to the multidisciplinary management of patients.
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Communication Skills and Teaching
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- A proven background in organising and delivering undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and research with evidence of training for the role is highly desirable
Desirable
- Teaching experience, teaching medical students and supervising speciality trainees
- Ability to be able to appraise both trainees and other staff
- A qualification in Medical education, such as a Diploma
Leadership/ Management skills
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop training of medical and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Interest in medical management.
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Pathology Division.
- To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole.
Desirable
- Ability and desire to take part in clinical directorate management.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Registration
Essential
- Medical degree
- FRCPath or equivalent
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview
- 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
Experience/Training
Essential
- Broad experience in all aspects of the speciality of Cellular Pathology to provide effective and safe management of outpatients, elective and emergency patients.
- Significant postgraduate experience required, including relevant higher medical training as a Specialist Trainee or Senior Registrar. This period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
- Sufficient experience in histopathology, and cytopathology
- Experience in reporting fine needle aspirates.
Desirable
- Special experience in surgical pathology and cytopathology excluding cervical cytology.
- Sufficient experience in autopsy
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and application of up to date evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Breadth of experience within and outside speciality
- IT skills
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience in contributing to the multidisciplinary management of patients.
- Understanding of clinical risk management
Communication Skills and Teaching
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- A proven background in organising and delivering undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and research with evidence of training for the role is highly desirable
Desirable
- Teaching experience, teaching medical students and supervising speciality trainees
- Ability to be able to appraise both trainees and other staff
- A qualification in Medical education, such as a Diploma
Leadership/ Management skills
Essential
- Ability to motivate and develop training of medical and non-medical staff.
Desirable
- Interest in medical management.
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Pathology Division.
- To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole.
Desirable
- Ability and desire to take part in clinical directorate management.
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).
