Locum Consultant Histopathology - Gynaecological Histology
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Job summary
The Cellular Pathology department at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant Histopathologist to join their friendly, efficient team of 6 Histopathologists on a 10 Programmed Activity per week basis.
The post holder will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department, with a specialist interest in reporting gynaecological Histology. The successful candidate will join an impressive team dedicated to providing a first-class patient-centred service. The post would suit either a first-time consultant or an established consultant Histopathologist wishing to relocate. Any applicant who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time, will be eligible to be considered for the post.
The Cellular Pathology Department at ESHT undertakes histopathology, cytopathology, immunohistochemistry and autopsy pathology. Consultants share the work in each of the following main specialties: breast pathology, dermatopathology, gastrointestinal pathology, uropathology, and diagnostic cytopathology. Gynaecological pathology is currently outsourced. There is no cervical cytology requirement. Participation in the coronial autopsy service is optional. The department is live with Digital Pathology, using the Sectra PACS reporting system, in combination with the Hamamatsu NanoZoomer scanners. Part of our vision is to allow the opportunity of remote reporting to the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at the Conquest site. As a senior employee of the Trust, you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical medical, professional, and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:
The provision of a first-class service.
Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the speciality.
Sustaining and developing teaching at ESHT.
Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies.
Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans.
As a specialist in reporting gynaecological pathology there is an expectation to undertake continuing professional development (CPD) related to the role including gynae EQA and E-Learning. In addition, you will attend colposcopy MDT as a minimum, and gynae MDT if desired.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC), rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job responsibilities
Please see job description
ESHT forms part of the Sussex Pathology Network. This collaborative is in its infancy and along with ESHT the network incorporates University Hospitals Sussex and Queen Victoria Hospital. We are working together with our network colleagues with a commitment to fulfilling the Networks maximum potential.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
* MB BS or equivalent
* Fellowship of Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent
* Full (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) CCT within 6 months of inetrview
* MD or equivalent
* BSE accreditation
Training and experience
* Applicants that are UK trained should have wide experience in all aspects of Histopathology and Cytology
Administration Management
* Understanding of Laboratory management Evidence of participation in staff management
* Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
* Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
* Management course and/or qualifications
* Knowledge of the structure of Health Service
Audit, Research and Publications
* Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit Understanding of the role of research
* Completion and/or Publication of audit projects
* Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
* Ability to lead clinical research project
Personal skills & attributes
* Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
* Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services
* Demonstration of initiated projects
Teaching
* Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
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.
Depending on experience£105504- £139882 per annum
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