Consultant Histopathologist

NHS; York; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job description

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Scarborough Hull York Pathology Service (SHYPS) seeks applications for a Consultant Histopathologist who is interested in joining a small but enthusiastic team of consultants based at York Hospital.

SHYPS is a pathology network that has been formed from two services operated by the York & Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (YSTHFT) and Hull Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). It is a clinically led service that incorporates a range of laboratory disciplines across 4 acute hospital sites and covers numerous community, specialist and primary care facilities across a wide geography.

The case mix is extremely diverse.

There is a large postgraduate training programme in the region which includes medical and dental trainees which the group provide training for.

Main duties of the job

The department in York Hospital operates a reporting service by a team of highly experienced Consultants. We invite applications from newly qualified consultants and those in their mid careers looking for the opportunity to move to a small dynamic team. All areas of expertise will be considered.

The successful applicant should possess FRCPath (or equivalent). They should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.

Applicants should have established skills and demonstrable interest and experience in the specialty. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is desirable.

If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on: Discuss the essential components of pathology reports, effective communication with clinicians, and common challenges faced in reporting.

SHYPS is in partnership with the National Pathology Imaging Co-operative (NPIC) and seeks to implement and deploy digital pathology in the very near future.

The department supports working from home and hopes to offer even greater flexibility in the future.

About us

York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites. Our mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve. We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.

In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 - Consultant Terms and Conditions. More information can be found on the Trust's website in the 'Working for Us' section.

Job responsibilities

For more information please see the job description attached

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Dental Council (GDC) or General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months) of interview or CESR
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Postgraduate thesis

Experience

• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in cellular pathology
• Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances
• Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
• Experience of participation in regular clinical audit

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.