Job summary
Consultant Cellular Pathologist
An exciting opportunity exists for a whole-time consultant post in Cellular Pathology based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Woolwich, South East London, dealing with a very interesting and varied workload in a general setting. This is your chance to join a team dedicated to the highest standards of patient care, at a Trust that continues to offer fulfilling careers and enviable development potential. The successful candidate will be required to report surgical pathology and non-gynaecological cytopathology cases. Although this is a full-time post, applications from candidates wishing to work less than full time will be considered. Applicants should be in possession of the FRCPath (or equivalent) and must be fully registered with the GMC including entry on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining their CCT at the time of interview.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will participate in a regular weekly rota of surgical pathology cut-up and reporting, as well as reporting of non-gynaecological cytopathology cases. There is no requirement to report gynaecological cytopathology cases. Post-mortem examinations are not performed. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in the weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings rota.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
This post is for 10 programmed activities (7.5 DCC and 2.5 SPA). Reporting is undertaken on a rota basis and the appointee will be expected to share equitably in surgical histopathology and non-gynaecological cytopathology work and in MDT meetings.
The appointee will be encouraged to participate in the management of the service.
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.
The major clinical specialties covered include general medical, general surgical, skin, lung, breast (not screening), urology (excluding resections), gynaecology, gastrointestinal and lymphoreticular. There is no requirement for participation in cervical screening cytopathology.
Performing autopsies is not a requirement.
The appointee will be expected to participate in the Regional General Histopathology EQA scheme, National Breast Cancer Screening EQA scheme and other EQA schemes as appropriate.
Compliance with the requirements of good clinical governance and any new national arrangements for medical recertification will be expected.
The list of duties given is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be asked to undertake other duties in line with this grade of post as may be required by the Clinical Director from time to time.
Medical Education & Teaching
The department currently has two specialty doctors who are working towards completing their CESR portfolios in order to ultimately apply for substantive posts. They have been closely supervised and mentored throughout their time here, both by the head of Department and other consultant colleagues. The department has a nurturing ethos towards staff development, and all staff, especially consultants, are encouraged to provide regular teaching and training to those in need.
There is currently no requirement to teach undergraduate students from the medical school at Guys, Kings and St Thomas.
Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
The Trust has a well-developed Clinical Governance strategy and all clinical services in the Trust have a Clinical Governance group and a rolling programme of half days set aside for Clinical Audit. Clinical Risk strategies are being developed with cross-service working where appropriate.
Continuing Professional Development
- Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level
- Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice
- Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy
- A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
Policy, Planning and Management
- Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care
- Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines
- Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service
- Comply with all Trust policies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent
- Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT and be on the GMC Specialist Register
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Training and experience in reporting histopathology and cytopathology (non-gynae
Desirable
- Training and experience in performing autopsies
Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Able and willing to undertake audit
Teaching Experience
Desirable
- Able and willing to undertake teaching
Management & Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understands the management structure of the NHS
- Evidence of risk management
Other Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator - verbal and written
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships
- Able to work in a team
- Has leadership skills
- Evidence of interest/training in management
- Has information technology skills as applied to cellular pathology
- Will contribute to departmental/ Trust management
- Will pursue personal professional development
- Aware of equal opportunities issue
- Recent experience/familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
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
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
QEH
Woolwich
SE18 4QH