Trust locum consultant histopathology - gynaecological histology

Trust Locum Consultant Histopathology - Gynaecological Histology

The post holder will play an active role in the general workload of the department, with an interest in reporting gynaecological histology. The successful candidate will join an impressive team dedicated to providing a first‑class service. The post would suit either a first‑time consultant or an established consultant wishing to relocate.

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 has recently gone live with digital pathology, using the Sectra PACS reporting system in combination with Hamamatsu NanoZoomer scanners. Clinical validation of digital reporting is underway, with the goal of full digitisation within the next two years. Part of the vision is to allow remote reporting for 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:

• Provision of a first‑class service.
• Effective leadership of all staff engaged in the specialty.
• 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 Trust’s service plans.

This position also encompasses the subtitle of ‘Lead Histopathologist for Cervical Screening Histology’. This element of the role will be included in your annual appraisal and requires adherence to national guidance and programme standards in cervical histology reporting.

Job responsibilities

The department is UKAS accredited, with state‑of‑the‑art equipment, handling over 29,000 surgical cases and 2,000 non‑gynaecological cytology specimens per year. Consultants are allocated workload using a Warwick system, and a double‑reporting system for cancer cases is in place for quality assurance. The case mix is typical of a district general hospital, with consultants integral to cancer MDTs.

Applicants must be registered medical practitioners. In addition, you must hold MRCPath/FRCPath or an equivalent qualification, a GMC registration with a licence to practice, and specialist registration; or be within 6 months of your CCT from the interview date.

Applicants are required to have GMC specialist registration. You must hold a GMC specialist registration.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration

• MBBS or equivalent
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent
• Full GMC registration and licence to practise
• MD or equivalent
• BSE accreditation

Training and Experience

• UK‑trained applicants should have wide experience in all aspects of histopathology and cytology
• Applicants must have subspecialty experience in gynaecological histopathology
• Non‑UK‑trained applicants must demonstrate equivalence to the UK CCT
• Experience as a Lead Histopathologist for cervical screening histology

Administration Management

• Understanding of laboratory management and evidence of participation in staff management
• Knowledge of recent initiatives and changes, including clinical governance and appraisal
• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multidisciplinary teams
• Management course and/or qualifications
• Knowledge of the structure of the NHS

Audit, Research and Publications

• Thorough understanding of medical audit principles and role of research
• Completion and/or publication of audit projects
• Clinical research experience culminating in presentation and publication of original studies or review articles relevant to the specialty
• Ability to lead clinical research projects

Personal Skills & Attributes

• Effective communicator, able to work in multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues in other specialties to develop local services
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to initiate 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 requires submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: Depending on experience £109,725 – £145,478 per annum.