Locum Consultant Histopathology
6 months ago
Job summary
NHS Locum Consultant
The post holder will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department. The successful candidate will join an impressive team dedicated to providing a first-class patient-centred service. The post would suit either a first-time consultant or an established consultant Histopathologist wishing to relocate.
The Cellular Pathology Department at ESHT undertakes histopathology, cytopathology, immunohistochemistry and autopsy pathology. Consultants share the work in each of the following main specialties: 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 has recently gone live with Digital Pathology, using the Sectra PACS reporting system, in combination with the Hamamatsu NanoZoomer scanners. Clinical validation of digital reporting in now under way, with the plan to be fully digitised in the next two years. Part of our vision is to allow the opportunity of remote reporting to the right candidate.
ESHT forms part of the Sussex Pathology Network. This collaboration is in its infancy and along with ESHT the network incorporates University Hospitals Sussex and Queen Victoria Hospital. We are working together with our network colleagues with a commitment to fulfilling the Network's maximum potential.
Main duties of the job
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:
The 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 Trusts service plans.
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 7000 + members of 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 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department is proudly UKAS accredited, with state of the art equipment, dealing with over 30,000 surgical cases and 2000 non-gynae cytology specimens per year. Consultant workload is allocated using a Warwick workload allocation system. An established double reporting system for cancer cases is in place to enhance quality assurance. The case mix is that normally seen in a district general hospital, with consultants taking an integral role in cancer MDTs.
ESHT has two acute sites, located in Hastings and Eastbourne on the southeast coast. The area provides a choice of town or country living at affordable prices with a wide variety of leisure activities available nearby. There is also easy access to London and London airports.
Applicants are required to be registered medical practitioners. In addition, you will hold MRCPath/FRCPath or an equivalent level qualification.
This post offers the exciting opportunity to practice pathology to a high standard with supportive clinical colleagues in an area affording an enviable quality of life.
Suitable applicants will be eligible for a per annum (paid pro rata) Recruitment and Retention package of up to £10,000, as well as a relocation package for theright candidatemeeting the criteria and agreed with the recruitment manager and Trust policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
MB BS or equivalent Fellowship of Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent Full (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) CCT within 6 months of inetrview
Desirable
MD or equivalent BSE accreditation
Training and experience
Essential
Applicants that are UK trained should have wide experience in all aspects of Histopathology and Cytology
Administration Management
Essential
Understanding of Laboratory management 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 Health Service
Audit, Research and Publications
Essential
Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit 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 speciality Ability to lead clinical research project
Personal skills & attributes
Essential
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
Essential
Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable
Educational qualification-
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