Job summary
SOUTH WEST LONDON PATHOLOGY BASED AT
ST GEORGE'S UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CONSULTANT HISTOPATHOLOGIST x 4
Gastrointestinal, Breast, Urology, Skin and Head and Neck pathology.
APPOINTMENT Applications are invited for four substantive Consultant Histopathologists to join our Cellular Pathology department. All four posts are full time with 10 programmed activities (PAs), and the post holder(s) will be based at St. George's Hospital.
These are a combination of three replacement posts along with a fourth new post reflecting increased demand related to service expansion.
The three substantive replacements posts are expected to be 'like for like' replacements in order to align the individual consultant job plans with the overall service needs /team job plan (in accordance with the Trust job planning policy).
The job planned specialties included in each of the three replacements posts are as follows:
- Post 1. Uropathology with Dermatopathology
- Post 2. Breast pathology with GI Pathology
- Post 3. GI pathology with Dermatopathology
Main duties of the job
DUTIES OF THE POST
The appointee/s, together with consultant colleagues, will be responsible for the provision of uropathology, breast pathology, gynaecological pathology, and diagnostic cytology reporting service along with supervision of trainee doctors.
The successful candidate will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers in the efficient running of the Service and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the Trust's system of governance, and audit and maintain their CME/CPD.
The consultant appointed will have a continuing responsibility for the care of specimens from patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the department. They will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and specimens and the running of the clinical department.
About us
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest healthcare units in the United Kingdom accommodating more than 900 beds and employing 6,000 members of staff. It provides general acute services alongside all major tertiary disciplines including neurosciences, cardiothoracic, and specialist children's services. Every year the Trust treats around 90,000 inpatient and day cases and 450,000 outpatients.
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES OF THE POST
The appointee/s, together with consultant colleagues in the Department, will be responsible for the provision of Breast, Urological, Gastrointestinal, skin pathology and Head and Neck reporting service.
The successful candidate will be expected to work professionally with all colleagues (medical, technical, and administrative) and local managers in the efficient running of the Service. They will be expected to contribute to the management and delivery of the service along with their consultant colleagues. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the Trusts system of governance, and audit and maintain their CME/CPD. They will also have a commitment to participate in the Trusts professional development and to ensure their suitability for revalidation with the GMC. The appointee will be expected to observe the Trusts agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters, and to follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Trust.
The consultant appointed will have a continuing responsibility for the care of specimens from patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the department. They will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and specimens and the running of the clinical department.
The configuration of responsibilities will be reviewed from time to time and the appointee will be expected to work with consultant colleagues to provide a reliable and expeditious service. Compliance with the requirements of good clinical governance and any new national arrangements for medical recertification will be expected.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification
- Applicants that are UK trained must also be a holder of a CCT, or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- Revalidation as appropriate
- Medical degree
Desirable
- Higher degree in preparation or awarded
Experience
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent clinical responsibility.
- Thorough general training within all aspects of general histopathology/cytopathology
- Active participation in clinical audit
- Active participation in teaching
Desirable
- Management experience.
- Relevant publication(s) in peer reviewed medical journal(s)
- Recent experience in independent reporting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to advise on the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.
- Ability to organise and manage
- A good understanding of audit
- Teaching and presentation skills
- IT skills
Desirable
- Research skills
- Leadership skills
Personal
Essential
- Interest in and commitment to research and teaching.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Caring attitude to patients
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to continuing medical education.
Desirable
- Reside within 10 miles of St George's Hospital during working week
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.
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
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George's Hospital
London
SW17 0QT