Job summary
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is looking to recruit a Consultant Histopathologist on a full time (10 PA) basis, although applications from part-time applicants would be considered. The successful candidate will join a team of 12 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
Applicants are required to posses 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.
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 breast, urology, colorectal and skin pathology would be more beneficial to the post.
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
Job responsibilities
Please see appended job description documentation for details of the role and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Please see appended job description documentation for details of the role and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Desirable
- oEducational Qualifications - A higher qualification e.g. M.D. Msc or Phd
Training
Essential
- oAttendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
Desirable
- oSpecialist experience in one or more areas of practice
- oExperience in breast, urology, lower GI, head&neck non-gynae cytology & skin (including inflammatory) pathology
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and commitment to these within the Trust
- Understanding and experience of performing audit during general professional and higher specialist training
- Awareness of basic research methods
Desirable
- oAttendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
- oPrevious research projects/publications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Desirable
- oEducational Qualifications - A higher qualification e.g. M.D. Msc or Phd
Training
Essential
- oAttendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
Desirable
- oSpecialist experience in one or more areas of practice
- oExperience in breast, urology, lower GI, head&neck non-gynae cytology & skin (including inflammatory) pathology
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and commitment to these within the Trust
- Understanding and experience of performing audit during general professional and higher specialist training
- Awareness of basic research methods
Desirable
- oAttendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
- oPrevious research projects/publications
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).
