Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and experienced team of specialist consultant Pathologists across the region, responsible for the provision of Cellular Pathology services.
As part of this role you will have clinical, educational and training responsibilities.
You will provide a clinical diagnostic service, which will include responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, within a multidisciplinary team environment.
You will be involved in training others, in particular trainee pathologists, CESR candidates, and BMS staff.
There has recently been approval and support from 'Welsh assembly government' for an ambitious circa £100 million new build project to amalgamate Hywel Dda and Swansea Bay's Pathology Departments onto a single site along with Swansea University (The 'ARCH' project) to transform Pathology services and create a field leading "Centre of Excellence".
This collaborative project between two University Health Boards, along with Swansea University and focuses on health and science working together, to improve the health, wealth and wellbeing of the people of South West Wales and will promote research, training and skills to help deliver, innovation and sustainable employment.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job:
Clinical, Education & Training
- Provide a clinical diagnostic service that includes responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Provide training for trainee pathologists, CESR candidates and BMS staff.
- Have responsibility for the safe, efficient and effective functioning of the services in which you work.
- Contribute to quality improvement and report any concerns relating to patient safety.
- Participate in the Health Board's risk management process, clinical governance and any other healthcare governance activities.
- Maintain a licence to practice through revalidation, to undergo satisfactory annual appraisal and to formulate a Personal Development Plan.
- Participate in personal and professional development to fulfil the Royal College of Pathologists and GMC requirements.
- Opportunities to become an 'Educational Supervisor' and to develop a specific teaching interest which will be integrated into their job plan, including an honorary clinical lecturer/ associate professor/professorial positions.
The job is based around a standard 10 session job plan, negotiable at job planning.
The Appointee(s) will be based at Glangwili Hospital and, in conjunction with the other Consultant Histopathologist.
Specialty interests are flexible and can be discussed following shortlisting or at interview with the clinical director, Dr John Murphy.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate for this Consultant post will be eligible to hold an Honorary Academic title at a partner university on the understanding that they will participate in undergraduate teaching, including acting as an examiner, and support and facilitate research activities in an appropriate university faculty and school. They will take direction in these activities via the appropriate academic lead. The agreement to define the Honorary Academic responsibilities and associated programmed activities in relation to teaching time and research will be negotiated jointly between the post holder, the university and the Health Board. It will form part of the successful candidates job plan. The award of the Honorary Academic contract will be dependent upon a formal application being submitted to the university in accordance with the Honorary Appointments procedures and will be available on a fixed term basis subject to satisfactory performance in the academic activity undertaken.
In addition to the above, we offer Commitment awards. These are available to all consultants after three years service at the top of the consultant pay scale, who demonstrate their commitment through satisfactory job plan reviews. They are then eligible at three-yearly intervals, until they have achieved eight award levels. Each level is worth an amount annually which is permanent and superannuable. The award is paid automatically in the absence of an unsatisfactory job plan review, so most consultants should receive commitment awards regularly.
We also offer Hapi Benefits Staff Discounts and Benefits
- Exclusive staff discounts and savings
- Recognition initiatives and the ability to nominate colleagues for awards
- Health & Wellbeing tools and resources
- Salary sacrifice schemes
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate for this Consultant post will be eligible to hold an Honorary Academic title at a partner university on the understanding that they will participate in undergraduate teaching, including acting as an examiner, and support and facilitate research activities in an appropriate university faculty and school. They will take direction in these activities via the appropriate academic lead. The agreement to define the Honorary Academic responsibilities and associated programmed activities in relation to teaching time and research will be negotiated jointly between the post holder, the university and the Health Board. It will form part of the successful candidates job plan. The award of the Honorary Academic contract will be dependent upon a formal application being submitted to the university in accordance with the Honorary Appointments procedures and will be available on a fixed term basis subject to satisfactory performance in the academic activity undertaken.
In addition to the above, we offer Commitment awards. These are available to all consultants after three years service at the top of the consultant pay scale, who demonstrate their commitment through satisfactory job plan reviews. They are then eligible at three-yearly intervals, until they have achieved eight award levels. Each level is worth an amount annually which is permanent and superannuable. The award is paid automatically in the absence of an unsatisfactory job plan review, so most consultants should receive commitment awards regularly.
We also offer Hapi Benefits Staff Discounts and Benefits
- Exclusive staff discounts and savings
- Recognition initiatives and the ability to nominate colleagues for awards
- Health & Wellbeing tools and resources
- Salary sacrifice schemes
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
- FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
- On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due ) within 6 months of interview date
- Or CESR or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in Cellular Pathology.
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Able to apply knowledge
- Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"
Desirable
- Experience of NHS
- Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
- Evidence of above average performance
- Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management
- Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process
Research
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
- Research degree
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff
Desirable
- Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
- "Training the Trainers" experience
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
- Willingness to participate in clinical management
- Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
- FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
- On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due ) within 6 months of interview date
- Or CESR or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in Cellular Pathology.
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Able to apply knowledge
- Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"
Desirable
- Experience of NHS
- Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
- Evidence of above average performance
- Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management
- Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process
Research
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
- Research degree
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff
Desirable
- Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
- "Training the Trainers" experience
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
- Willingness to participate in clinical management
- Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
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).
