About this role
Job summary
We invite you to apply for the post of Locum Consultant - cellular Pathologist.
This is a busy department, receiving a wide range of surgical specimens from the major specialties including upper and lower GI, breast, urology, gynecology, renal, dermatology and plastic surgery, maxillo-facial and ENT, but not specialist lympho-reticular, paediatric pathology or neuropathology. Diagnostic (non-gynae) cytopathology, post-mortems, small and large specimen surgical pathology currently form separate elements of the rota.
For the most part, the histopathologists' work is allocated dynamically using the RCPath workload point system to assign a daily workload appropriate to the agreed job.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
Main duties of the job
Deliver a diagnostic histopathology service of high quality. Contribute to development of the general and specialist histology to support the Trust in ensuring provision of high quality reports. Work flexibly with colleagues to support the timely reporting of histology and cytology requests. Undertake an appropriate share of the frozen section rota. Participate in multi-disciplinary clinical meetings (MDT). Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures. Ensure that standards are maintained and developed through clinical audit, evidence- based research and appraisal.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GMC Registration FRC Path MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
CCT Registration
Experience Essential
Broad and wide experience within Histopathology equivalent to Specialist Registrar training Interest and experience in supporting juniors in training Participation in the preparation and delivery of audits
Skills Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills Meticulous attention to detail
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)