These posts are offered on a full time (10 PA) or part time (PAs to be agreed with successful applicant(s)) basis. A total number of 16.5 PAs are available.
We would like to appoint two enthusiastic and motivated pathologists to join our existing hard-working team, currently comprising 12 highly supportive Consultant Histopathologists in a general department which offers excellent opportunities to develop professionally. These two positions represent replacement and new posts on a background of recent retirement and increasing workload.
You will be joining a team of consultants currently covering 11.1 WTE posts with a combination of full time and less than full time positions. Within this, a flexible working policy is considered to be an integral part of our team approach. Our flexible working options include hybrid remote (home) working and established digital reporting.
Applicants must possess FRCPath or equivalent and have a broad experience in Histopathology (including being within 6 months of their CCT if in a UK-based Histopathology training scheme at the time of the advisory appointments committee).
Main duties of the job
Histopathology surgical specimen cut up and reporting.
Non-gynaecological cytology reporting (no gynaecological cytology is undertaken).
Joint lead in one or more multi-disciplinary specialties (MDTs supported include Breast, Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal, Skin, Gynae, Urology, Head & Neck, Colposcopy, Cancer of Unknown Primary, and Lung).
Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space and secretarial support is provided.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service.
No on-call commitments.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
These posts are offered on a full time (10 PA) basis, although less than full time applications will be considered. Duties will be based primarily on our Dewsbury site although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all our sites.
The main duties of the post will include
Histopathology surgical specimen cut up and reporting.
Non-gynaecological cytology reporting (no gynaecological cytology is undertaken).
Joint lead in one or more multi-disciplinary specialties (MDTs supported include Breast, Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal, Skin, Gynae, Urology, Head & Neck, Colposcopy, Cancer of Unknown Primary, and Lung).
Option to join the 8-member rota for autopsy provision for HM Coroner (West Yorkshire Eastern District).
Administrative duties, for which appropriate office space and secretarial support is provided.
Supporting Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with a minimum of 1.5 SPAs included. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the service.
No on-call commitments.
The appointment will be on the basis of the new consultant contract laid down by the Hospital Medical and Dental Staff Terms and Conditions of Service and will be remunerated as appropriate on the salary scale £105,504 - £139,882 per annum.
For further information please contact in the first instance:
Dr Georgina Reall
Clinical Lead in Histopathology
g.reall@nhs.net
01924 816177
Candidates are welcome to visit the department.
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
* Please state full GMC number
* Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
* Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
* Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Experience
Essential
* Sufficient experience at the senior level to be placed on the Specialist Register
* Participation in EQA and CPD schemes
* Computer literate
* Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Histopathology and Non-gynae cytology
* Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
* Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding the role of audit in improving medical practice
* Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
* Understanding of quality improvement activity
* Participation in coronial autopsy service
Management Skills
Essential
* Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving
* Good time management
* Possesses good organisational skills
Desirable
* Previous management experience, courses attended or qualifications
Qualifications
Essential
* Medical Degree from recognised medical school
* FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification
Desirable
* Medical School Prizes
* Audit or Case Presentations
* Teaching qualification/prize
* Additional academic qualifications
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