Consultant Cellular Pathologist

SOUTH WEST LONDON PATHOLOGY BASED ATST GEORGE'S UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST CONSULTANT HISTOPATHOLOGIST x 4Gastrointestinal, Breast, Urology, Skin and Head and Neck pathology. APPOINTMENTApplications 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 DermatopathologyPost 2. Breast pathology with GI PathologyPost 3. GI pathology with DermatopathologyMain duties of the jobDUTIES OF THE POSTThe 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 usSt 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 descriptionJob responsibilitiesDUTIES OF THE POSTThe 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 SpecificationEducationEssentialFull 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 qualificationApplicants 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 CCTRevalidation as appropriateHigher degree in preparation or awardedAbility to take full and independent clinical responsibility.Thorough general training within all aspects of general histopathology/cytopathologyActive participation in clinical auditActive participation in teachingRelevant publication(s) in peer reviewed medical journal(s)Recent experience in independent reportingAbility to advise on the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service.Ability to organise and manageA good understanding of auditTeaching and presentation skillsInterest in and commitment to research and teaching.Ability to work in a team.Caring attitude to patientsGood interpersonal skills.Commitment to continuing medical education.Reside within 10 miles of St George's Hospital during working weekAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.200-SW713108-17864335-FCVisit this company’s hub to learn about their values, culture, and latest jobs.Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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