Job summary
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of
the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of
around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track
record of success.
The department is recruiting to increase the clinical
workforce.We are have a vacancy for a Consultant Histopathologist to join our substantive Consultant team.
We are happy to consider specialised working and want new,
dynamic team members to bring their skills to further develop a future proof
consultant workforce and shared service vision.
Although we report a range of general pathology, our expertise and
specialism is focused on Breast, GI, skin pathology as our main focus.
We are in aided in our service delivery by
Digital pathology. The department is supportive of all staff and we will
provide an opportunity for off-site reporting
and flexible working.
Main duties of the job
The appointee would have significant autonomous Histology
dissection and reporting experience and independent dissection and reporting of
histology slides will comprise the most significant part of their role.
This is a general Histopathology consultant post but with an
option of semi-specialised team working. Our main areas of interest are:
gastrointestinal, breast and skin Pathology. Other areas of knowledge such as
respiratory, lower gynaecological cancer and head and neck would be useful.
They would be expected to work closely with other
consultants within the Trust, promoting and maintaining the high quality of
these services.
The appointee will be based at the laboratory of the
University Hospital of North Durham (UHND) where the Histology Department
concentrates provision of the service (but supports other sites within the
Trust, particularly at Darlington).
The clinical team are well supported by our
advanced practitioner program and a large onsite histology laboratory. The post
holder would be expected to work closely with consultants within the Trust, and
with Advanced Practice BMS and other lab staff, promoting and maintaining the
high quality of the service.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The basic contract is for 10 programmed activities.
Whole-time 10 programmed activities split into 8.5 DCC,
and 1.5 SPA.
There will need to be a discussion with the post holder
regarding the final job plan arrangements, prior to commencement of the
appointment.
A workload management system is in place based on the RCPath
points work allocation system. If the post holder elects to undertake a
part-time contract they will be required to devote substantially the whole of
the professional time to the duties of the post. If you wish to work part time
you will still be considered for the post with an adjusted Job Plan to be
developed.
As it is envisaged that it will be increasingly difficult to
accommodate all future advances in specialist cancer treatments and
interventions at each of our main hospital sites, the Trust is actively engaged
with neighbouring organisations in developing local Sustainability and
Transformation Plans but with a move to specialist pathology reporting in a
digital environment, the Department sees itself in a strong position to support
any such changes.
We have a strong training culture and good experience of
developing clinical staff to support completion of training of new consultants.
We are also involved in training laboratory staff including Advanced BMS
Practitioner roles and any successful candidates may participate in supporting
this training programme.
Further details of the department and duties can be found
within the job description and person specification.
You must be fully registered with a GMC licence to practise
and participation in the BCSP EQA scheme would be required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The basic contract is for 10 programmed activities.
Whole-time 10 programmed activities split into 8.5 DCC,
and 1.5 SPA.
There will need to be a discussion with the post holder
regarding the final job plan arrangements, prior to commencement of the
appointment.
A workload management system is in place based on the RCPath
points work allocation system. If the post holder elects to undertake a
part-time contract they will be required to devote substantially the whole of
the professional time to the duties of the post. If you wish to work part time
you will still be considered for the post with an adjusted Job Plan to be
developed.
As it is envisaged that it will be increasingly difficult to
accommodate all future advances in specialist cancer treatments and
interventions at each of our main hospital sites, the Trust is actively engaged
with neighbouring organisations in developing local Sustainability and
Transformation Plans but with a move to specialist pathology reporting in a
digital environment, the Department sees itself in a strong position to support
any such changes.
We have a strong training culture and good experience of
developing clinical staff to support completion of training of new consultants.
We are also involved in training laboratory staff including Advanced BMS
Practitioner roles and any successful candidates may participate in supporting
this training programme.
Further details of the department and duties can be found
within the job description and person specification.
You must be fully registered with a GMC licence to practise
and participation in the BCSP EQA scheme would be required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Fellow of Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with GMC (and Licence to Practice).
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or should have attained or be within 6 months of attaining CCT in Specialty at time of interview.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Skills able to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within the service. This is a general Histopathology consultant post but with an option of semi-specialised team working. Our main areas of interest are: gastrointestinal, breast and skin Pathology. Other areas of knowledge such as respiratory, lower gynaecological cancer and head and neck would be useful.
- Able to demonstrate full competence in cellular pathology
- Able to demonstrate evidence of NHS management skills i.e. ability to organize own work
- Ability to delegate appropriately to trainee/non-consultant.
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Flexible team worker
- Commitment to CME and CPD
- Willingness to undertake additional professional duties
Desirable
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical to support decision making
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical post in the NHS is a pre-requisite
Desirable
- Experience working within the NHS particularly in a busy general histology department Expertise in complementary subspecialty.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Fellow of Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with GMC (and Licence to Practice).
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or should have attained or be within 6 months of attaining CCT in Specialty at time of interview.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Skills able to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within the service. This is a general Histopathology consultant post but with an option of semi-specialised team working. Our main areas of interest are: gastrointestinal, breast and skin Pathology. Other areas of knowledge such as respiratory, lower gynaecological cancer and head and neck would be useful.
- Able to demonstrate full competence in cellular pathology
- Able to demonstrate evidence of NHS management skills i.e. ability to organize own work
- Ability to delegate appropriately to trainee/non-consultant.
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Flexible team worker
- Commitment to CME and CPD
- Willingness to undertake additional professional duties
Desirable
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical to support decision making
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a clinical post in the NHS is a pre-requisite
Desirable
- Experience working within the NHS particularly in a busy general histology department Expertise in complementary subspecialty.
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).
