Job summary
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is looking to recruit a Locum Consultant Histopathologist on a fixed term basis. Applicants are required to possess the FRCPath and be in a position to submit a CESR application within 12 - 24 months of appointment.
The contract will be for 10 PA per week, although applications from part-time applicants would be considered.
The successful candidate will join a team of 13 Consultant Pathologists in a modern Cellular Pathology Department at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital
Main duties of the job
Applicants are expected to be experienced in all aspects of histopathology and non-gynae cytology and there are opportunities to develop special interests although experience in urology, colorectal and skin pathology would be more beneficial to the post.
Applicants are required to possess the FRCPath (or equivalent qualification) and have CCT or be within 6 months of obtaining this.
About us
We are an ambitious organisation that champions our people, encouraging team working and equipping them with new skills to continually improve services for patients. ELHT is a major referral centre for HPB, Head & Neck and Urology Cancer Services and we also receive cancer resections from Colorectal, Breast and Gynae Units. We are a national screening unit for Bowel cancer screening patients. The Department is recognised for 4 Cellular pathology STs and in addition supported by 2 Senior Clinical Fellows. We are also implementing digital pathology within the department.
Our Hospital is situated close to the motorway networks and at close proximity to beautiful countryside of Ribble Valley and the Lake District and is 40 minutes away from Manchester.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see appended job description documentation for details of the role and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see appended job description documentation for details of the role and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
ATTAINMENTS
Essential
- Educational Qualifications - Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Professional/Occupational Qualifications - Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Professional/Occupational Qualifications - Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- Applicants are required to possess the FRCPath and be in a position to submit a CESR application within 12 - 24 months of appointment.
Desirable
- Educational Qualifications - A higher qualification e.g. M.D. Msc or Phd
TRAINING
Essential
- Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
Desirable
- Experience in breast, urology, lower GI, head&neck non-gynae cytology & skin (including inflammatory) pathology
- Specialist experience in one or more areas of practice to take a lead role in that area
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Practical - Management of wide range of Histopathology and non-gynae Cytology
- Teaching - Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and commitment to these within the Trust
- Audit - Understanding and experience of performing audit during general professional and higher specialist training
- Research - Awareness of basic research methods
Desirable
- Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
- Previous research projects/publications
CONTINUING PROF DEVELOPMENT
Essential
- Clear commitment to lifelong learning
- Experience of evidence based medicine
- Ability to keep up to date in the speciality
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate post-graduate societies.
- IT skills
MANAGEMENT
Essential
- Understanding of current NHS management systems including clinical governance and risk management.
- Attendance at management meetings
Desirable
- Attendance at appropriate management courses.
- Experience in appraisal and mentoring
PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Communication and Relationships - Ability to communicate with colleagues and users of the service including patients and their relatives.
- Supervision - Experience of supervision of trainees
- Leadership - Ability to lead the development of services and provoke best practice amongst the colleagues in a changing environment
- Teamwork - Ability to work in a team with professional colleagues both medical and non-medical
Desirable
- Evidence of development of leadership within the work environment
CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Agree to live within 30 minutes travel time of the Trust unless permitted otherwise
- Immunised against Hepatitis B
Person Specification
ATTAINMENTS
Essential
- Educational Qualifications - Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Professional/Occupational Qualifications - Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Professional/Occupational Qualifications - Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- Applicants are required to possess the FRCPath and be in a position to submit a CESR application within 12 - 24 months of appointment.
Desirable
- Educational Qualifications - A higher qualification e.g. M.D. Msc or Phd
TRAINING
Essential
- Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
Desirable
- Experience in breast, urology, lower GI, head&neck non-gynae cytology & skin (including inflammatory) pathology
- Specialist experience in one or more areas of practice to take a lead role in that area
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Practical - Management of wide range of Histopathology and non-gynae Cytology
- Teaching - Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and commitment to these within the Trust
- Audit - Understanding and experience of performing audit during general professional and higher specialist training
- Research - Awareness of basic research methods
Desirable
- Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
- Previous research projects/publications
CONTINUING PROF DEVELOPMENT
Essential
- Clear commitment to lifelong learning
- Experience of evidence based medicine
- Ability to keep up to date in the speciality
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate post-graduate societies.
- IT skills
MANAGEMENT
Essential
- Understanding of current NHS management systems including clinical governance and risk management.
- Attendance at management meetings
Desirable
- Attendance at appropriate management courses.
- Experience in appraisal and mentoring
PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- Communication and Relationships - Ability to communicate with colleagues and users of the service including patients and their relatives.
- Supervision - Experience of supervision of trainees
- Leadership - Ability to lead the development of services and provoke best practice amongst the colleagues in a changing environment
- Teamwork - Ability to work in a team with professional colleagues both medical and non-medical
Desirable
- Evidence of development of leadership within the work environment
CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Agree to live within 30 minutes travel time of the Trust unless permitted otherwise
- Immunised against Hepatitis B
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
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
Employer's website
http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
