Job summary
The Cellular Pathology department at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (ESHT) seeks a Locum Consultant Histopathologist to join a friendly, efficient team of six histopathologists on a 10 programmed activity per week basis.
The post holder will play an active role in the department’s general workload, 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 is suitable for either a first‑time consultant or an established consultant histopathologist wishing to relocate. Any applicant who is unable to work full‑time for personal reasons will be eligible for consideration.
ESHT undertakes histopathology, cytopathology, immunohistochemistry and autopsy pathology. Consultants share the work in 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 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:
* 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 Trust’s 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 at 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 7,000+ 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 ‘ overall and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our community services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH is 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
* MB BS or equivalent
* Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent
* Full (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) CCT within 6 months of interview
Desirable
* 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 and 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
Desirable
* Management course and/or qualifications
* Knowledge of the structure of the health service
Audit, Research and Publications
* Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and understanding of the role of research
Desirable
* Completion and/or publication of audit projects
* Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to the speciality
* Ability to lead clinical research projects
Personal skills & attributes
* Effective communicator, able to work in a multi‑disciplinary team
* Leadership qualities
* Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services
Desirable
* Demonstration of initiated projects
Teaching
* Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable
* Educational qualification
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current skilled‑worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled‑worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Conquest (would consider EDGH)
The Ridge, St Leonards‑on‑Sea
Hastings
TN37 7RD
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/
Job locations
Conquest (would consider EDGH)
The Ridge, St Leonards‑on‑Sea
Hastings
TN37 7RD
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