Consultant Histopathologist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, forward-thinking Consultant Histopathologist specialising in GI Pathology to join our team of 33 consultants at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) covering a large and comprehensive range of diagnostic surgical and cytology work.

The colorectal unit is one of the largest in the country and receives wide range of surgical specimens from early rectal cancer to surgery for advanced tumours and metastatic peritoneal disease. Successful candidates are primarily based at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital and expected to play an active role in reporting gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary pathology, specimen dissection & MDT participation.

Key cancer sites include breast, urological, gastrointestinal, colorectal, haemato-lymphoid, hepato-biliary/pancreas, head & neck, lung/mesothelioma, bone & soft tissue, and skin pathology. Candidates will contribute to 2 or 3 subspecialties to provide rota flexibility (although mono-specialism will be considered) and we are particularly looking for consultants in the following areas: bone and soft tissue, cardiac, general, GI, gynae & skin.

You will be supported by strong and experienced specialist reporting teams. The department is involved in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching and is proactive in developing and adopting solutions to maintain high quality sustainable reporting including expanding scientist reporting strategy, automated laboratory processes and imminent adoption of digital image reporting.

Main duties of the job

We expect the job plan to comprise of ten programmed activities. The only fixed elements of the direct clinical care activities for Consultant Histopathologists are the MDT meetings relating to areas of specialist histopathology reporting. The flexible elements of the direct clinical care activities (which include the majority of laboratory duties) and the supporting professional activities will be discussed in detail with the successful candidate upon appointment. The split of DCC to SPA activity will typically be

*It is anticipated the full-time job plan will contain 10 programmed activities worked flexibly by mutual agreement (Appendix 1). This will include PAs for direct clinical care and SPAs for supporting professional activities. Laboratory duties are carried out on rota basis by agreement with consultant colleagues. They include the provision of a comprehensive diagnostic histopathology service for The Trust.

*Division of the cytopathology workload will be organised in agreement with other consultant colleagues in the department. It is anticipated that existing consultants will continue to have input into the cytology service in line with areas of specialist histopathology reporting. Other appointees may be required to contribute to the cytopathology service.

*Supporting professional activities will include supervision and training of Regional Histopathology Trainees, teaching (undergraduate and postgraduate), research, audit and continuing professional development

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We advocate "lean principles" and are in the process of implementing a digital pathology solution. Our plans for digital pathology will further underpin successful and efficient flexible working, teaching, and research. Digital Pathology will enable UHB to build on our relationships with Histopathology Departments at other Trusts. We are a fully accredited UKAS Laboratory working to ISO15189.

Applicants must hold Full and Specialist Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a License to Practice (or be eligible for registration within 6 months of date of interview), and Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (or evidence of equivalent qualification). If a newly qualified UK trainee, the applicant must also be a holder of the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT (or equivalent) by date of interview. Applicants who are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.

*The post holder will be provided with the necessary IT equipment and access to training to be in position to meet these objectives. Office space and secretarial support will be provided.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills

*The post holder must have well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers, and professionals both within and outside The Trust.

*The post holder much have well developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids.

Planning and Organising

*Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support these.

*Plan workload to meet stipulated turnaround times as prescribed by legislation, guidelines or performance criteria from The Trust or national regulatory bodies.

*Effectively plan, communicate, and execute change.

Leadership & Governance

*Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive service for The Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved.

*Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including forward looking innovative practice.

*Contribute to The Trusts corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory training required by The Trust.

*Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of The Trust

*Play an active role in implementing The Trusts clinical governance programme.

*Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit.

*Demonstrate excellence in patient care.

*Deputise for colleagues including covering for absence of leave and at short notice in exceptional circumstances.

Analysis and Data Management

*Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of all information governance and professional standards.

*Respond to complaints according to The Trust protocols and within the appropriate time frame.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*GMC Registration or equivalent *Inclusion on Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months. *Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD). *Higher specialist training in area relevant to post.

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