Fixed Term Consultant Histopathologist

1 month ago

Chichester, United Kingdom University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Full time

Job summary

Applications are sought for Consultant Cellular Pathologists to join a dynamic team of twelve consultants working in the cellular pathology department at the St Richards Chichester. St Richards hospital is one site across the University Hospitals Sussex NHS foundation trust (UHSussex). The post is a whole-time equivalent fixed term for one year.

The department has a large and varied workload with a system of generalist reporting. An applicant would ideally be able to report two or three sub-specialities. It would be desirable if one of those sub-specialties is Gynaecological pathology, an interest in gastrointestinal pathology would also be useful. The department can accommodate other specialty interests.

The histopathology department is undergoing an accelerated period of change following the creation of UHSussex and the formation of a larger pathology network. There are opportunities for service development with full executive support. We would like to appoint a consultant to be part of these once in a generation changes. One exciting example is the implementation of a complete digital histopathology solution.

The University hospitals of Sussex NHS trust spans both East and West Sussex, providing care for a highly populated stretch of the south coast.

Informal enquiries are welcome by contacting Dr Ceri Morgan (Consultant Cellular Pathologist and clinical lead West side)

Main duties of the job

This is a fixed term consultant post within a generalist cellular pathology department.

The appointed individuals would be independently reporting specimens across a couple of specialties, attending MDTs, engaging in clinical governance and participating in the running of the cellular pathology laboratory.

There would be an opportunity for the appointee to be a clinical supervisor to trainee histopathologists.

The post would be based at the St Richards site in Chichester.

About us

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do

Job description

Job responsibilities

The department is in purpose-built accommodation and located close to the other pathology disciplines. All consultants and the main laboratory services are based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

Intra-operative consultations are supported at Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital.

The majority of Multidisciplinary team meetings are supported at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, although Multidisciplinary team meetings are supported at other sites including Brighton General Hospital.

The successful candidate will be based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital however they may be required to work at other trust sites subject to the needs of the service.

The department provides a high quality and timely service to its end users, supporting a wide range of clinical specialties. These include Breast Screening and Surgery, Cardiology, Chest Medicine including Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS), Dermatology, Thyroid, Head and Neck Surgery, Gynaecology, Medical and Surgical Gastroenterology, HIV medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, Urology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Haematopathology, Paediatric Surgery, Peri-natal Medicine and Renal Medicine.

Work from the Sussex Cancer Centre represents a significant proportion of the caseload. Multidisciplinary team meetings are held regularly within the main clinical specialties. The department supports 15 regular MDT meetings each week. These are principally supported by the lead pathologist for each specialty, with cover provided internally as required. The majority of MDT meetings are held virtually or at the RSCH site.

We have a close working relationship between the department and other sites across the UHSussex trust. In addition to and facilitated through a pathology network we have an evolving relationship with East Sussex Health Care NHS trust and the Queen Victoria NHS trust at East Grinstead.

The laboratory is enthusiastically committed to training and service development. Full facilities for the performance of semi-automated immunohistochemistry are available. An electron microscopy service is supported. The department has a dedicated lead in Molecular Diagnostics.

Non-gynae cytology is prepared and screened by Biomedical Scientists based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. Biomedical Scientists also provide support for Endobronchial Ultrasound Clinics (EBUS) and Thyroid Ultrasound Aspiration clinics held at the Royal Sussex County Hospital. An interest and experience in EBUS cytology reporting would be desirable.

Consultants from the department perform post-mortems at the Brighton & Hove City mortuary as requested by H M Coroner for Brighton and Hove. Participation in post-mortems is entirely at the post holders discretion. Paediatric post-mortems are contracted to St Thomas paediatric pathology department and not performed locally.

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

oBasic medical degree oPostgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice oCCT in Cellular Pathology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Desirable

Higher degree

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential

oReporting of diagnostic histopathology

Knowledge

Desirable

Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation & Pllanning

Essential

oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

Recognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research

Essential

oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

Research experience Publications Prize and honours

Career Progression & Personal Attributes

Essential

oAppropriate progression of career to date oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

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