Consultant Histopathologist

Job summary

The South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology (SYBP) Partnership is hosted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and delivers clinical laboratory services to 5 Partner Trusts across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw.

We are appointing up to 4 FTE Consultant Histopathologists, including one Consultant Neuropathologist at Sheffield. At present we operate adult histopathology laboratories at Sheffield, Chesterfield, Rotherham and Doncaster. SYBP's future operating model envisages a single consolidated histopathology laboratory in Sheffield. Most of our Consultants are already based at Sheffield, practicing in subspecialist teams. A variety of areas of subspecialist practice can be accommodated subject to the needs of the service and the special interests of the applicant. The Neuropathology post will be based at Sheffield. One of the 3 Histopathology posts will primarily be based at our Chesterfield site. We envisage other posts will be primarily based at Sheffield but applications from candidates willing to provide rotational support to services at Doncaster or Rotherham pending our laboratory consolidation would be welcome.

Main duties of the job

Our consultants typically practice in 1 to 3 subspecialist areas of practice in line with their interests and with the needs of the department. Direct Clinical Care (DCC) work includes appropriate dissection, histology and cytology reporting, and MDT preparation and delivery. Specimen dissection is also BMS led in some specialties.

We are committed to lean working and the appropriate use of technology is required. The department has two high-capacity digital slides scanners and primary digital reporting is increasingly used within the department - the appointee will be expected to participate in this and to actively support the departmental adoption of digital pathology.

Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the department to discuss their applications.

About us

SYBP is a partnership between Rotherham Hospital NHS FT, Barnsley Hospital NHS FT, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT, Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS FT and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS FT. We have over 1000 staff and covering all laboratory disciplines at 7 acute hospital sites.

SYBP histopathology handles around 140,000 specimens per year from Partner Trusts and the neighbouring Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS FT, with comprehensive specialty coverage including Neuropathology, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Paediatric Pathology. We host supra-regional services for Gestational Trophoblastic Disease, Ophthalmic Pathology and Cardiac Pathology. We offer a comprehensive Immunohistochemistry portfolio, Electron Microscopy, OSNA, molecular testing (PCR and in-house sequencing), and Mineral Fibre Assay. We run a successful training programme and enjoy close links with our local universities, including Sheffield Medical School, and with our Coroners.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

COVID-19 Vaccination information: COVID 19 vaccination remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to be vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so we manage individual and environmental risks, and so we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview Postgraduate professional qualifications - FRCPath or equivalent If an applicant is UK trained, they 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. FRCPath (Neuro) for neuropathology post

Desirable

MD or PhD or equivalent

Clinical Experience

Essential

Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Histopathology. Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post. Willingness to use voice recognition for report dictation and adopt other appropriate workflow technologies. Willingness to work using on-screen digital pathology. Subspecialty interest commensurate with the needs of the service.

Desirable

Consultant level experience in subspecialty(s)

Research

Essential

Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate

Desirable

Publications in Peer reviewed journals. Ideas for future research whilst in post

Teaching and Training

Essential

Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Management and Administration

Essential

Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management

Clinical Governance and Audit

Essential

Experience in performing clinical audit

Desirable

Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Personal Attributes

Essential

Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD value Good oral and written communication skills

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