Locum Consultant Histopathology

2 weeks ago

Bedford, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Applications are invited for the above full time post for this 660 bedded acute hospital serving a local population of approximately 400,000. The appointment will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of service for the 2003 consultant contract (England).

This an exciting time to join the Cellular Pathology/Histopathology department at Bedford Hospital, which has now merged with Luton & Dunstable Hospital to form the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The department has recently secured £2.7million funding for the full implementation of digital histopathology reporting across both sites and this is currently being implemented which will be of benefit to the department and consultants for future working.

This is a replacement post at Bedford Hospital due to part time working within the Cellular Pathology / Histopathology Department. The appointee will be part of a team of seven Consultants. The Cellular Pathology / Histopathology Department deals with a wide range of specialties. The laboratory has full UKAS accreditation.

Main duties of the job

The Key tasks for the role of Consultant in Cellular Pathology are;o To provide the Trust's diagnostic histopathology and non-gynaecological cytopathology in conjunction with consultant To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is an exciting time to join the Cellular Pathology department at Bedford Hospital, Bedfordshire Hospital NHS trust. The introduction of digital pathology is a new and innovative development for the case mix is typical of a district general hospital, except that there is a bias towards breast cancer services, gastrointestinal and head and neck. In addition there is bowel cancer screening, breast screening (one of the largest units in the country) and a cervical screening histopathology service. The department is extremely supportive and all new malignant diagnoses are double reported within the department.Bedford hospital has recently merged with Luton & Dunstable hospital. There is currently no need to work cross site at Luton & Dunstable Hospital but candidates who wish to work cross site would be able to pursue working is actively supported where possible and with the introduction of digital pathology this should enable further opportunities in this allocation of programmed activities will be based on for direct clinical care and for supporting professional activities. The detailed job plans will be agreed in consultation with the Clinical Director, with the approval of the Medical Director and Chief Executive or his/ her job plans will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it will provide personal objectives, including details of links to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the pattern of work may change in the future to meet local changing needs and annual review meetings will take place in line with the new Consultant Contract, job planning and appraisal arrangements.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

oMedical Degree oRelevant postgraduate qualification FRPCPath

Desirable

oMD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research

Registration

Essential

oFull GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)

Desirable

oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register: ?CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) ?CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)

Clinical Experience

Essential

oEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in histopathology

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