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Job summary

Main area
Histopathology
Grade
Locum Consultant
Contract
12 months (fixed term)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
10 sessions per week
Job ref
427-6575060-C
Employer
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Department of Cellular Pathology
Town
Bath
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

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Locum Consultant Cellular Pathologist

Locum Consultant

Job overview

Applications are invited for a full-time post of Locum Consultant in Cellular Pathology at The Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Foundation Trust.  Although this is a full-time post, applications for candidates wishing to work less than full-time will be considered.

We are inviting you to join our cohesive and highly motivated team. If you have a specialist interest or a willingness to develop such an interest in reporting skin, head and neck or breast pathology, we welcome this and strongly advise you to consider applying. This will complement the interests of the existing consultants, however; other areas of specialist interest may also be negotiated and accommodated.

With us, you will benefit from a rewarding job plan that enables you to pursue your passions, deliver outstanding clinical care and help shape the next generation of consultants. We want to support and work with colleagues who have the best ideas. Your experiences and fresh approaches will always be welcomed at RUH. Everyone matters, working together and making a difference are our values.

 

Main duties of the job

The holder of the post will be a Consultant Cellular Pathologist with (or be willing to develop) a special interest in reporting skin, Head and neck and or breast pathology. 

Expression of further areas of specialist reporting interest that complement those of the existing pathologists in the department are welcomed. 

We are transitioning to Specialist Reporting. The allocation of work follows the recently published “Best practice recommendations for staffing and workload for cellular pathology – 5th edition” by the Royal College of Pathologist UK. This governs and supports an equitable workload distribution that is sustainable and manageable based on your agreed job plan. 

You will be expected to support the relevant cancer MDT/s based on a declaration of specialist interest and EQA participation. A commitment to maintain professional expertise and provision of robust cancer diagnostic turnaround times is expected.

The post will be based at the RUH. The holder will participate in clinical governance (including audit) and undertake administrative duties as required.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be  in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information please refer to  the Consultant Cellular Pathologist Job Description in additional documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
  • FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Other relevant higher qualification

Clinical Experience

Essential criteria
  • Training and expertise in diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology work sufficient to practice as an independent consultant within the structures currently in place at the RUH, Bath
  • A specialist interest in skin, Head & Neck and/or breast pathology, or a willingness to develop such an interest
Desirable criteria
  • NHS Experience

Management and Administrative experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience of audit and awareness of the requirements of clinical governance
Desirable criteria
  • Completion of a general management course

Teaching Experience

Essential criteria
  • Willingness to share the supervision of the Pathology Specialty Trainees

Research Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Commitment to developing appropriate new diagnostic techniques

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerWomens Staff Network

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Ahmed Basiouni
Job title
Consultant in Cellular Pathology and Head of Dept
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01225 824717
Additional information

Visits to the department are welcomed and can be arranged. If preferred MS Teams is also a viable option.  

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