Job summary
- Main area
- Cellular Pathology/Histopathology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 344-RP2503CONDCB-B
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- William Harvey Hospital
- Town
- Ashford
- Salary
- £99,532 - £131,964 Pre rata, per annum +£20,000 recruitment premium* for substantive
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Pathologist
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
Pathology provides a full microbiology, clinical biochemistry, immunology, haematology, blood transfusion, laboratory haemophilia, and cellular pathology service to the patients of EKUHFT, general practitioners, community healthcare and private hospitals in east Kent.
The major proportion of blood science analyses, including all work arising from primary care, takes place in purpose-built facilities on the WHH site. East Kent Hospitals is participating in the Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STP) for Kent and Medway to develop an integrated pathology service across the county.
Digital pathology for reporting of diagnostic work is being implemented with a go live date in 2025.
In addition, through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will have full GMC registration, will be a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent, and be on the Specialist Register or within six months of receiving the certificate of completion of training (CCT) at the time of the interview.
The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust. These include provision of a first class clinical service, effective leadership to all staff involved in supporting the service, conducting clinical practice in accordance with the highest ethical standards, support for other clinical specialties and contribution to education and post graduate teaching.
The post holder will be expected to share the provision of service for East Kent with the other consultants. This is arranged on a fortnightly rota basis and involves duties primarily at the WHH with MDM cover to other sites either in person or via videoconferencing. The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Service for Cellular Pathology who has overall responsibility for providing the service as agreed with the Clinical Director of Pathology and Medical Director.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.
Our package of benefits includes an additional £20,000 payment* ** to thank you for choosing to work at our Trust.
In addition, through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post - For more information please visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/careers/family-first-scheme/
We also offer removal expenses, up to 32 days’ annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our ‘We care’ improvement journey, and medical education and research.
* ** refer to clauses associated with the Recruitment Premium - For more information, please contact Paul Barnes via [email protected]
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
It is desirable to have a sub-specialty interest in one or more of the following: breast, skin, gastrointestinal, soft tissue and head and neck pathology. The post-holder will also be given flexibility within the existing structure to develop further sub-specialist interests.
The post holder will be required to:
- Participate as an active member of the East Kent Cellular Pathology Service and contribute to overall service provision, planning and development.
- Develop sub-specialty interest(s) as part of planned and agreed service development. Each sub-specialist area has a nominated Lead Pathologist and one or more deputies. Currently there is sub-specialist reporting of Lung, Skin, Head and Neck, Lymphoid, Endocrine, Lower and Upper GI, Breast, Gynae, Urology, Liver, Soft Tissue, Gynae and Non Gynae Cytology.
- Participate in Multidisciplinary Meetings which support specialty cancer services, becoming responsible for quality assurance in the relevant specialties.
- Participate in clinical audit. Internal audit takes place on a regular basis and there are appropriate facilities and secretarial support. Cellular pathology participates in external quality assurance schemes (EQA) for gynaecological cytopathology, breast screening pathology and general histopathology, Head &Neck pathology, bowel cancer screening, and gastrointestinal. The post holder would be expected to participate in the specialist EQAs required for this post. Periodic audit meetings are held with clinicians and within the department.
For full details, please see the Job Description & Person Specification.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration
- Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date
Desirable criteria
- Subspecialty interest in one or more of: breast, skin, gastrointestinal, soft tissue and head and neck pathology
Skills and experience
Essential criteria
- The applicant is expected to have experience of working as a pathologist in an NHS Trust at registrar level or above.
Clinical governance
Essential criteria
- Audit participation
Personal/professional attributes
Essential criteria
- Upholds and models the Trust values
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel effectively between sites
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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 Doraline Phillips
- Job title
- Head of Service of Cellular Pathology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Dr Edmund Lamb, Clinical Director of Pathology (Please contact Trust switch board on 01233 633331 Ext 722-4112).
Mrs Sally Hall, Care Group Clinical Director (Please contact Trust switch board on 01233 633331).
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