Job summary
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board wishes to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Histopathology to join the current team of thirteen general Histopathologists.
This post will help to support the service during a sustained recruitment drive to develop a team of 16 Consultant Histo/Cytopathologists, following the consolidation of the three previously separate DGH Cellular Pathology departments into a single functional unit of the Pathology Clinical Programme Group. The post will be fixed term for a period of 12 months in the first instance, but may be extended for a further 12 months subject to service need and Executive approval. The successful applicant will contribute to the provision of a routine comprehensive Diagnostic Histopathology Service to the Health Board and will be principally based at Glan Clwyd Hospital. This is a full time (10 sessions) post. The working week will be a standard 7.5 hour working day Monday to Friday. Some flexibility will be permitted subject to agreement with the Clinical Director.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will undertake a range of duties under the supervision and direction of the Consultant Pathologists - these will include the dissection and reporting of major surgical resection specimens, including cancer specimens, with the report being issued with a Consultant. Duties will also include attending relevant multi-disciplinary team meetings, and reporting a range of surgical biopsy specimens with appropriate Consultant supervision. A named Consultant will be ultimately responsible for all reports issued. There is no mandatory requirement to participate in cytology.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A new, purpose-built laboratory (with full consultant reporting / MDT and mortuary facilities) opened at the Ysbyty Glan Clwyd site (Bodelwyddan) in August 2013. Satellite sites, with specimen reception, consultant / secretarial accommodation and full reporting / MDT and mortuary facilities remain in place at Ysbyty Gwynedd and Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor. We have AI technology that supports the reporting of prostate biopsies and breast biopsies and a new x120 rapid tissue processor.
This is an exciting opportunity to offer support to committed staff and colleagues with the encouragement of the Health Board. North Wales is one of the most beautiful and pleasant areas of the United Kingdom in which to work and live with particular appeal to those who enjoy an active or outdoor lifestyle. The main base is well placed close to Junction 25 of the A55. North Wales offers a myriad of opportunities for outside leisure whether that be sailing from Deganwy, climbing and walking in Snowdonia or Mountain biking in Llandegla. It is an excellent place to bring a young family; talk to us if your partner is a Health Professional as well so we can consider how we might support their career. We work closely with the other tertiary centres in Cardiff, Liverpool and Manchester and have links close link with Bangor University.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Dr Mared Owen-Casey, telephone 03000 844885Mared.owencasey@wales.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
A new, purpose-built laboratory (with full consultant reporting / MDT and mortuary facilities) opened at the Ysbyty Glan Clwyd site (Bodelwyddan) in August 2013. Satellite sites, with specimen reception, consultant / secretarial accommodation and full reporting / MDT and mortuary facilities remain in place at Ysbyty Gwynedd and Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor. We have AI technology that supports the reporting of prostate biopsies and breast biopsies and a new x120 rapid tissue processor.
This is an exciting opportunity to offer support to committed staff and colleagues with the encouragement of the Health Board. North Wales is one of the most beautiful and pleasant areas of the United Kingdom in which to work and live with particular appeal to those who enjoy an active or outdoor lifestyle. The main base is well placed close to Junction 25 of the A55. North Wales offers a myriad of opportunities for outside leisure whether that be sailing from Deganwy, climbing and walking in Snowdonia or Mountain biking in Llandegla. It is an excellent place to bring a young family; talk to us if your partner is a Health Professional as well so we can consider how we might support their career. We work closely with the other tertiary centres in Cardiff, Liverpool and Manchester and have links close link with Bangor University.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Dr Mared Owen-Casey, telephone 03000 844885Mared.owencasey@wales.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Shall have GMC Registration
- Shall have completed at least two years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty,
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Broad experience in general histopathology including handling of cancer resection specimens
Desirable
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
Essential
- An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance, their application in daily practice and how this can be evidenced
ABILITY
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Counselling and communication skills
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
AUDIT
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice. Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance.
- Evidence of completed audit projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Shall have GMC Registration
- Shall have completed at least two years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty,
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Broad experience in general histopathology including handling of cancer resection specimens
Desirable
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
Essential
- An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance, their application in daily practice and how this can be evidenced
ABILITY
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Counselling and communication skills
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
AUDIT
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice. Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance.
- Evidence of completed audit projects
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).
