Consultant In Cellular Pathology

University Hospitals Sussex Nhs Foundation Trust

Brighton

On-site

GBP 114,000 - 151,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a substantive Consultant Cellular Pathologist for Royal Sussex County Hospital. You will join subspecialty teams in Gynecological and Gastrointestinal Pathology to deliver high-quality, timely diagnostics and contribute to leadership, teaching and regional collaboration.

The post is based at Royal Sussex County Hospital, with BSMS teaching responsibilities, no on-call requirements, and an established training-active department.

Qualifications

FRCPath Part 2 or recognised equivalent.
Full and specialist GMC registration or eligibility within six months of interview.
CCT in pathology or evidence of equivalence confirmed by GMC.

Responsibilities

Independent reporting of diagnostic cellular pathology with focus on Gynaecological and Gastrointestinal Pathology.
Participation in MDT meetings and provision of timely clinicopathological advice.
Clinical supervision of trainees and contribution to undergraduate/postgraduate education.
Participation in clinical governance, audit, EQA, quality improvement, service development and leadership.
Adherence to Trust policies including information governance, health and safety, safeguarding and equality, diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Reporting cellular pathology cases

Reporting of frozen sections

NGS and therapeutic IHC

Breadth of experience across fields

Education

FRCPath Part 2 or recognised equivalent

GMC registration with licence to practise

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Higher Degree

Job description

Job summary

We are recruiting a substantive Consultant Cellular Pathologist at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

You will work within supportive and experienced subspecialty teams in Gynaecological and Gastrointestinal Pathology to help deliver high quality, timely diagnostics.

You will also contribute to leadership, training, research, and our regional Sussex network collaboration.

Main duties of the job

Independent reporting of diagnostic cellular pathology case with a focus on Gynaecological and Gastrointestinal Pathology.
Participation in relevant Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and provision of timely clinicopathological advice.
Clinical supervision of trainees and contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate education (including BSMS).
Participation in clinical governance, audit, EQA, quality improvement, service development and leadership.
Adherence to Trust policies including information governance, health and safety, safeguarding and equality, diversity and inclusion.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Job responsibilities

Substantive consultant post

Essential subspecialties: Gynaecological and Gastrointestinal Pathology.

Based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and work across UHSussex sites as required. Training-active department with BSMS teaching and supervision of histopathology trainees. No on-call. Full conditions and person specification in the JD.

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

Essential

FRCPath Part 2 or its recognised equivalent
Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. o If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in pathology or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. o If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC
Higher Degree

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

Reporting Cellular pathology cases
Reporting of frozen sections
NGS and therapeutic IHC solid tumour testing
Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential

Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential

Evidence of participation in audit
Research experience
Publications
Prizes and honours
Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential

Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:
Cellular Pathology Clinical Lead
Dr Max Whibley
max.whibley@nhs.net
07718533611

Details

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