Bank Speciality Doctor - Histopathology

The Methodist Church in Britain; Colchester; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Speciality Doctor in Histopathology role is a bank/locum posting with no guaranteed hours, based in the NHS Trust context. The post involves liaising with nurses, clinicians, patients and relatives to support safe care, attending rounds, and supervising staff when asked.

Shifts vary from single sessions to longer blocks, including evenings and weekends. Applicants must have GMC registration and an existing GMC designated body for the Trust's bank, or commit to at least 12 shifts a month to

Qualifications

• GMC registration is required.
• GMC designated body for the Trust's bank is required.
• MBBS degree is preferred.
• Four years of post-grade experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between nurses, clinicians, patients and relatives to support safe care.
• Attend and participate in board rounds and ward rounds.
• Provide workplace supervision to other staff as requested.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and documentation.
• Be punctual for booked shifts and available from the arranged start time.
• Attend local induction when working in new areas.
• Comply with Trust policies, values and behaviours.

Skills

Liaison and communication

Documentation

Team supervision

Education

MBBS

GMC registration

Job description

This bank post with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is for a Speciality Doctor in Histopathology, filled on an as-and-when basis with no guaranteed hours. The work centres on liaising between nurses, clinicians, patients and relatives to support safe care, attending ward rounds, and supervising staff when asked. Shifts range from a single session to an extended post and can include evenings, weekends and on-call. Applicants need an existing GMC designated body for the Trust's bank, or must commit to at least 12 shifts a month to be connected to it.

What the job involves

• Liaise between nurses, other clinicians, patients and relatives to support safe care
• Attend and take part in board rounds, ward rounds and related daily activities
• Provide workplace supervision to other staff when needed or requested
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, especially in documentation
• Arrive on time for booked shifts and be available from the arranged start time
• Attend local induction when working in new areas
• Comply with Trust policies, including its values and behaviours
• Carry out other duties commensurate with the post and grade

What’s required

Registration & licences

• GMC registration
• Existing GMC designated body for the Trust's bank

Experience

• Years of experience at speciality level

Nice to have

• MBBS
• Four years' post-grade experience