Main duties of the job
This post is a 6‑month fixed‑term replacement Health Education England rotation post available during March to August.
The post holder will work with the multi‑disciplinary team, playing an active role in the general histopathology workload and especially supporting the cut‑up requirements.
You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of attaining your CCT or equivalent to be eligible for interview.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0‑18 years); therefore this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Services is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing histopathology cut‑up and reporting support. Responsible also for covering colleagues' periods of annual leave and short‑term sickness.
Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for the service(s).
Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust‑wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. By being person‑centred, digitally‑enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net‑zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus.
Job responsibilities
The candidate will be introduced to cutting‑up procedures with consultant supervision tailored to the experience of the post holder. A gradually increasing degree of independence will be encouraged as the necessary skills to deal with more complex specimens are acquired.
Similarly initial reporting under consultant supervision will be confined to straightforward cases with a gradual increase in the trainee’s repertoire as experience and the necessary knowledge and skills are acquired. Reporting of diagnostic surgical work is carried out on a one‑to‑one basis with the supervising Consultant, and to begin with all cases and reports will be monitored by the supervising Consultant before reports are signed out. The degree of independence in this area will be tailored according to the trainee’s experience, diagnostic skills, and knowledge.
The trainee will be exposed to non‑gynaecological cytopathology including fine‑needle aspirates and receive instruction in reporting these.
Please see attached job description for full details of the role.
Person specification
Qualifications & Registration
* Registerable medical qualification
* MBBS or equivalent
* Eligible for full registration with GMC with Licence to Practice
Training, experience & administration
* Previous experience relevant to the speciality
* Knowledge up to date and fit to practice safely
* Experience in day‑to‑day organisation of histopathology services
Personal skills
* Effective communicator, able to work in a close knit team and co‑operate with all medical and paramedical staff
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