Job summary
- Main area
- Cellular Pathology
- Grade
- Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 188-MT1175
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £52,530 - £82,400 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/05/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 21/06/2024
Employer heading
Specialty Doctor in Cellular Pathology
Specialty Doctor
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cellular Pathology department at University Hospital Southampton. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who will be able to contribute to our histopathology reporting service by joining the surgical dissection team as well as assisting consultants in producing histology reports and contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings.
The UHS Cellular Pathology service is the regional specialist centre offering the largest and most comprehensive service in Wessex, delivering key diagnostic workstreams for patients within the Trust, GP / community services. This includes adult surgical pathology service (diagnostic biopsies/resections for all major specialities), diagnostic cytology service, paediatric and neuropathology, adult, peri-natal and paediatric post-mortem service, tissue handling for Molecular Pathology testing, local and regional MDTs, and referrals for specialist opinion across the network.
Working for our organisation
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOU’LL DO
This is a post offering wide experience in all sub-specialist areas in adult histopathology.
The successful candidate will undertake a range of duties under the supervision of Consultant Pathologists, to be agreed with at the first instance by the Clinical Lead team. These include the following:
· Surgical dissection and reporting of all specimens, including cancer resection specimens. The reports will be issued with a Consultant, and during the course of training, independent reporting can be undertaken.
· Attendance and contribution to MDT meetings.
· Reporting non-gynaecological FNA specimens and attend clinics.
· There can be the opportunity to contribute to the adult autopsy service.
· Participation in clinical audit
· Opportunities to contribute to undergraduate medical student pathology teaching.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
A doctor appointed to this grade:
· Shall have full registration and Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council; and
· Shall have completed at least four years’ full-time post graduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or
· Shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Specialty Doctors – England (2021)
Salary will be assessed in line with terms and conditions £52,530- £82,400
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Interviews will be held TBC
Job Reference: 188-MT1175 - This vacancy closes on or before: 22nd May 2024
S Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person specification
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
- Medical degree
- GMC Registration
- FRCPath Part 2
Desirable criteria
- MD, MSc or PhD in Histopathology
- Participation in Audit and Clinical Governance activity
- Previous experience in an infection speciality
Previous or relevant experience
Essential criteria
- At least 4 years post-graduate training in Histopathology
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Ability to work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team
- Leadership Skills
- Organisational Skills
Living the Trust values
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Rushda Rajak
- Job title
- Clinical Lead for Cellular Pathology
- Email address
- [email protected]
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