This is a replacement post. It is expected that the appointee will have an established or a developing interest in Gastrointestinal Pathology and Breast Pathology. The post is open to applicants for a substantive post, or a fixed term contract should the candidate not have CCT currently.
The department supports flexible working including working from home via digital pathology. Any consultant who is unable for personal reasons to work full‑time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Successful applicants can receive a Recruitment & Retention Premium of up to £20,000, paid in instalments over three years.
Applicants should have a CCT or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC's specialist register to be eligible for application for a substantive post. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.
Main duties of the job
* Histopathology reporting of Gastrointestinal specimens including an extensive range of GI resection and biopsy specimens.
* Histopathology reporting of Breast specimens.
* Participation in EQA schemes and proficiency testing relevant to your areas of practice.
* Participation in Multi‑disciplinary Team Meetings for GI and Breast sub‑specialties.
* Take part in continuing professional development and join the RCPath CPD scheme.
* Audit aspects of your work and produce or contribute to at least one audit per year relevant to your areas of work.
* Develop and maintain a portfolio of evidence to support GMC revalidation.
* Undergo an annual appraisal carried out in accordance with the Trust policy.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award‑winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti‑discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all under‑represented groups.
Person specification
Qualifications and Registration
* 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 or equivalent by date of interview.
* CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.
* FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification.
Desirable qualifications
* Higher academic qualification (e.g., MD or PhD).
* Management qualification.
Training and Experience
* Knowledge of the NHS Healthcare system and of Cellular Pathology service redesign processes.
* Sub‑specialty interest in Gastrointestinal Pathology and Haematopathology.
Further training, audit, and management
* Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit projects.
* Awareness of the requirements of clinical governance and experience in merging processes to single system demands.
Research, teaching and publications
* Commitment to undertake teaching and training of medical and dental undergraduates and postgraduates.
* Demonstrable research experience. Published research and peer‑review publications.
Leadership and teamwork
* Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams.
* Have a positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team.
* Evidence of good organisational and compassionate leadership skills.
* Evidence of positive development and change management.
* An understanding of positive leadership in the context of healthcare.
Communication skills
* Is empathetic and sensitive to the needs of others.
* An ability to explain complex and sensitive information, sometimes under stressful circumstances, to others.
* Must be able to influence and persuade effectively.
* Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to write and present management reports as required.
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