Specialty Doctor in Histopathology

6 months ago

Dorchester, United Kingdom Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job overview

Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor post in Histopathology. Applicants should have full GMC registration ( licence to practice) and should have evidence of appropriate training in histopathology.

The Histopathology department at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester offers an opportunity to work within an efficient and high-quality laboratory with supportive colleagues, continually striving for excellence and improvement in the service. The Histopathology Department enjoys a good reputation both within the hospital and further afield, for providing an efficient and high-quality pathology service.

Main duties of the job

The appointees will be expected to participate in continuing professional development (CPD) and in relevant quality assurance and proficiency testing. They will participate in the histopathology rota covering histopathology and cytology reporting, specimen dissection and providing histopathology support at MDT meetings.

In line with the Trusts’ academic strategies which seek to enable the Trust to be at the forefront of clinical development, the appointee will be required to participate in the development of the Department’s research portfolio.

The philosophy of the Trusts is to promote multidisciplinary working and learning. Therefore, the appointee will be expected to participate in multidisciplinary teaching of students attached to the Department. Traditional teaching and mentoring of medical students will also be included in the responsibilities.

The Departments are actively engaged in audit of its activities which is an ongoing process and to which the post-holder is expected to contribute.

The post holder is expected to participate in the Department’s rolling Clinical Governance half day meetings held monthly, maintain their own skills and competencies through Continual Professional Development (CPD), participate in Clinical Audit and Effectiveness work and Research and Development, as appropriate.

Working for our organisation

The hospital is a Cancer Unit of the Dorset Cancer Network for the provision of services for patients with skin, head & neck, breast, colorectal, urological, upper gastro-intestinal, lung, endocrine and haematological malignancies. Most chemotherapy is given locally. A recent development has seen the establishment of a Satellite Radiotherapy Centre on site in Dorchester, run by the Poole Cancer Centre.

The Pathology Department is part of the One Dorset Pathology (ODP) that includes the two hospitals at Poole and Bournemouth (UHD; University Hospital Dorset). The three hospitals are linked by one Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and are in the final stages of implementing Digital Pathology for histopathology reporting.

The Histopathology department at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester offers an opportunity to work within an efficient and high-quality laboratory with supportive colleagues, continually striving for excellence and improvement in the service. The Histopathology Department enjoys a good reputation both within the hospital and further afield, for providing an efficient and high-quality pathology service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The appointees will be expected to participate in continuing professional development (CPD) and in relevant quality assurance and proficiency testing. They will participate in the histopathology rota covering histopathology and cytology reporting, specimen dissection and providing histopathology support at MDT meetings.

In line with the Trusts’ academic strategies, which seeks to enable the Trusts to be at the forefront of clinical development, the appointee will be required to participate in the development of the department’s research portfolio.

The philosophy of the Trusts is to promote multidisciplinary working and learning. Therefore, the appointee will be expected to participate in multidisciplinary teaching of students attached to the Department. Traditional teaching and mentoring of medical students will also be included in the responsibilities.

The Departments are actively engaged in audit of its activities which is an ongoing process and to which the post-holder is expected to contribute.

The post holder is expected to participate in the Department’s rolling Clinical Governance half day meetings held monthly, maintain their own skills and competencies through Continual Professional Development (CPD), participate in Clinical Audit and Effectiveness work and Research and Development, as appropriate.

The post-holders will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients, and the running of their clinical department under the direction of the Lead Clinical and/or Clinical Director.

Person specification Education, Qualifications & Training Essential criteria
  • Full GMC Registration with licence to practice.
  • Evidence of relevant experience in Histopathology
  • A relevant higher qualification
Desirable criteria
  • FRC Path qualification
Experience Essential criteria
  • Evidence of broad training and experience in Histopathology
  • Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience of working in regional networks
  • Experience of managing & developing services
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of, and appropriate skill, in Histopathology
  • Ability to update clinical knowledge and skills
  • Knowledge of evidence-based practice
Communication & Language Skills Essential criteria
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
  • Good knowledge of and ability to use spoken and written English
  • Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods and to respond to questions
Abilities & Aptitude Essential criteria
  • Aptitude to be a team member
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of staff
  • Awareness of personal and professional limitations
  • Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
  • Ability to take responsibility and aptitude for leadership
  • Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
Clinical Governance and Audit Essential criteria
  • Understanding of clinical governance and the responsibilities it implies
  • Knowledge of the principals of and evidence of participation in clinical audit
  • Participation in continuing professional development (CPD scheme and, where relevant, evidence of past participation
Teaching & Training Essential criteria
  • Enthusiasm for Histopathology and willingness to share knowledge and experience
  • Experience of teaching technical and nursing staff
  • Experience of teaching medical students
Research Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of the principals involved in research
  • Publication in peer-reviewed journals

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