Consultant Dermatopathologist

Job summary

Exciting opportunities are available in the Northern Care Alliance (NCA) CellularPathology department, based at Salford Royal Hospital, for doctors who already are or who are motivated to become sub-specialist Dermatopathologists.

Applicants will demonstrate a commitment to Dermatopathology either via experience, possession of the Diploma in Dermatopathology from the RCPath orequivalent qualification, or a commitment to develop such skills to the level indicatedabove.

Main duties of the job

You will join a dynamic and experienced team of three monospecialistDermatopathologists delivering high quality diagnostic Dermatopathology services toDermatology and Plastic Surgery departments at Salford Royal Hospital andWrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust, as well as specialist reportingservices to nearby Trusts. With this expansion of the team, you would become partof one of the largest Dermatopathology departments in the United Kingdom.

The Cellular Pathology department at Salford is a strong team of Consultants withadditional subspecialisms including neuropathology and upper gastrointestinalpathology. Digital pathology will be implemented in the near future as part of aGreater Manchester wide strategy.

Dissection is provided by an experienced team of advanced biomedical scientist and staff grade colleagues.

The Northern Care Alliance is home to one of the largest Dermatology services in Europe and a regional and supraregional tertiary referral centre. You will be working alongside supportive and knowledgeable clinical colleagues, many of whom have national and international reputations, and at a centre renowned for research and academia.

The hospital is home to undergraduates from the University of Manchester Medical School and Speciality Trainees from the North West Deanery.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council with a valid licence to practice or 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 will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT

Desirable

Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners

Essential Qualifications

Essential

Certificate of Completion of Training in Histopathology or show evidence of equivalent training and experience FRCPath or equivalent

Desirable

Post Graduate Degree MD, PhD, MSc

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

Appropriate, significant experience in Dermatopathology. Establish commitment to work towards the Diploma in Dermatopathology from the RCPath and/or equivalent qualification if not already a holder. Good understanding of Clinical Governance Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change

Desirable

Desirable to hold Diploma in Dermatopathology from the RCPath or hold a similar qualification from an equivalent body. Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments Evidence of participation in research Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications ( book chapter, book editor, case report - not abstracts or letters) Management Skills: Evidence of development and management of change Ability to manage risk An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service. Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency setting Attendance at management course

Teamwork

Essential

Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service.

Desirable

Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency setting

Communication

Essential

Is empathetic and sensitive to patients needs Able to explain things clearly - particularly complex or sensitive information Is able to influence and persuade effectively All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: (i) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or (ii) have the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6. , (iii) Occupational English Test (OET) certificate it must show: , (iv)you took the medicine version of the test and achieved at least a grade 'B' in each testing area (speaking, listening, reading and writing) Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to be able to write and present reports

Teaching

Essential

Experience of teaching juniors, medical students and other health care professionals.

Desirable

Attendance at teaching course

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