Job summary
We are an NHS award winning department playing a leading role in the modernisation of pathology services in SE Wales in line with the Health Board's Clinical Futures strategy, and the Welsh Government "Future Delivery of Pathology Services in Wales" document. We currently provide all services in house with no outsourcing to external providers.
We are heavily involved in the design and creation of the All Wales Digital Pathology Programme. We utilise AI algorithms for the diagnosis of several specimen types, and hope to implement its use in the reporting of HER2 and associated ISH.
The successful candidate will benefit from a new office, bespoke new microscope, IT packages including laptop, digital equipment and secretarial support.
We have a fully supportive laboratory providing a wide range of immunos and are willing to look into expanding the repertoire and technologies and clinical needs change.
You will be working within a team to provide a clinical and laboratory Cellular Pathology service to a catchment population of 600,000. The laboratory has full UKAS ISO15189 accreditation, and is networked to provide a comprehensive Cellular Pathology service to the area.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will play an important role in reporting the Health Board's current histopathology backlog with the work being primarily skin reporting but the ability to report other specialties will be beneficial.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The Health Board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For these positions, you will already be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice
This position involves Regulated Activity withchildren and adultsas defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:an adults and childrens barred list check
Candidates for Consultantposts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register or completed Specialist Registration via CCT/CESR/European Community Rights Within 6 months of interview and must hold full FRCPath qualification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For these positions, you will already be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice
This position involves Regulated Activity withchildren and adultsas defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:an adults and childrens barred list check
Candidates for Consultantposts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register or completed Specialist Registration via CCT/CESR/European Community Rights Within 6 months of interview and must hold full FRCPath qualification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Desirable
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Clinical Experience
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
- As per Person specification
Clinical Governance
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
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Research
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
- As per Person Specification
Teaching
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
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Management
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
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Other Requirements
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- As per Person Specification
Desirable
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
- As per Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
- As per Person specification
Clinical Governance
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
- As per Person Specification
Research
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
- As per Person Specification
Teaching
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
- As per Person Specification
Management
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
- As per Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- As per Person Specification
Desirable
- As per Person Specification
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).
