The successful candidate will take a full part in the routine work of the department sharing the surgical pathology, placental pathology and necropsy workload equally with the other consultants. The reporting of tumour specimens will be in accordance with the guidelines of the CCLG and RCPath. All consultants will be expected to attend and contribute to clinicopathological conferences with colleagues from oncology, gastroenterology, nephrology, clinical genetics, Obstetrics/Neonatology and paediatric surgery. At present there are 11 multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings per month at the Alder Hey site, the majority of which are currently delivered virtually. In addition all consultants contribute to virtual clinicopathological conferences at hospitals which form part of the Regional Fetal and Perinatal Histopathology network, on average further 1-2 meetings per month.
The appointee will be expected to maintain their expertise in diagnostic surgical pathology through participation in appropriate and recognised programmes of Continuing Professional Development for which appropriately funded study leave will be available. Additionally, participation in the Paediatric Pathology EQA scheme conducted under the auspices of the British and Irish Paediatric Pathology Association will be expected.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
* Cut up and report routine and urgent surgical specimens.
* Cut up and report placentas.
* Report non-neoplastic broncho‑alveolar lavage cytology.
* Perform fetal, neonatal and child hospital post‑mortem examinations.
* Participate in MDT meetings.
* Supervise reporting by specialty registrars.
Teaching & Academic role
* Participate in the teaching and training of undergraduates and postgraduates.
* Develop research interests in their area of interest and expertise.
Managerial responsibilities
* Supervise junior staff.
* Participate in departmental meetings related to strategic planning.
* Take an active role in service review and development.
CPD, Audit & Clinical Governance
* Participate in CPD activity for which financial support is available.
* Initiate and undertake appropriate audits as required within the department.
Sponsorship – We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.
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