Job summary
Consultant Cellular Pathologist
The department are recruiting two full time substantive Cellular Pathologists to join a busy department as part of a team of 9 Consultants. There is also an opportunity for a part time substantive job with 8PAs for those who would like to consider working part time.
Duties will be mainly at Wycombe Hospital and the successful candidate will participate in the rota for histology, non-gynaecological cytology together with the other consultants by mutual agreement.Participation in performing coronial autopsies is desirable but not essential.
For more information please see the job description and person specification
Relocation Support would be considered as per the Trust's policy.
Planned AAC Interview Date - Thursday 9th November 2023
Main duties of the job
At Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust we have a simple vision - safe and compassionate care, every time. We are focused on a programme of continuous quality improvement, listening to our patients and investing in our workforce to deliver an excellent patient experience.
The post-holder will participate in the Histopathology and Non-Gynae Cytology workload. This will be shared on a mutually agreed rota by the eleven Consultants (10.65 WTE including these 2 post). The non-gynaecological cytology workload is around 400 cases annually per consultant; gynaecological cytology is not available. Participation in the autopsy rota is desirable but not essential. Some commitment to FNA or one-stop clinics is required for this post as the Trust will be starting one stop thyroid clinics soon. A specialist interest in dermatopathology and breast pathology is desirable but not essential.
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information about the Substantive Consultant Cellular Pathologist posts available, please see the job description and person specification for full details.
Thank you for your interest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information about the Substantive Consultant Cellular Pathologist posts available, please see the job description and person specification for full details.
Thank you for your interest.
Person Specification
Trust CARE Values
Essential
- Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow
- Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued
- Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be 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
- MBChB or equivalent
- FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
- Ability to participate in autopsy work (desirable not essential)
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate levels of skills & ability expected from a properly trained consultant
- Good working knowledge & experience of up-to-date cellular pathology (including histopathology and non-gynaecological cytology)
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communicator
- Good team worker
- Ability to engage constructively with clinicians & junior staff
- Computer skills
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- Adaptability to changing needs of service
- Ability to educate & train junior medical staff
- Ability to work under pressure and to juggle conflicting demands
- Ability to travel to, and between sites
Desirable
- Interest in working as an educational supervisor
Person Specification
Trust CARE Values
Essential
- Collaborate - Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Aspire - Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow
- Respect - Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued
- Enable - Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be 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
- MBChB or equivalent
- FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
- Ability to participate in autopsy work (desirable not essential)
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate levels of skills & ability expected from a properly trained consultant
- Good working knowledge & experience of up-to-date cellular pathology (including histopathology and non-gynaecological cytology)
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communicator
- Good team worker
- Ability to engage constructively with clinicians & junior staff
- Computer skills
Other relevant requirements
Essential
- Adaptability to changing needs of service
- Ability to educate & train junior medical staff
- Ability to work under pressure and to juggle conflicting demands
- Ability to travel to, and between sites
Desirable
- Interest in working as an educational supervisor
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).
