About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our dedicated workforce and join our team with an innovative laboratory team and the desire to make a difference.
Applications are invited for a Consultant in Histopathology.The post holder(s) will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department, whilst the opportunity is available to develop specialist interests.
The post is based at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. The successful candidate(s) will join a friendly team dedicated to providing a first-class patient-centred service. We are an inclusive, friendly and supportive department, committed to supporting new colleagues and place a high value on work/life balance.
The laboratory is accredited to UKAS (ISO 15189:2022), with a brand new laboratory which opened in 2022. The department has a fantastic mortuary facility (built in 2011) and holds a HTA licence. The department carries out approx. 650 post mortems each year.
AAC Interview date to be confirmed.
Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS FT. Employed by Lancashire Teaching Hospitals to provide the One Pathology Service across the region. You will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:-
The provision of a first-class clinical service Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with Trust R&D team. Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
About us
We are One Pathology Service providing care with the other 3 trusts in Lancashire and Cumbria including Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and Morecambe Bay Hospitals NHS Trust.
Modern Education Centres are based at both Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital sites and offer excellent library and study facilities, including PC/Internet support for staff and students as well as high tech simulation facilities.
All new Consultants are actively encouraged to be research active and supported in every way to carry out research in this trust.
All newly appointed substantive consultants are enrolled on the award-winning Consultant Leadership Programme and as part of that, mentorship is available.
All consultants have annual appraisal with a trained appraiser and are supported with the revalidation process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please ensure you read the Job description and Person Specification attached to the advert in full before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oGMC registration oFellowship of RCPAth or equivalent oCCT if UK trained / equivalent if not UK trained
Experience Essential
oExcellent communication skills - both oral and written. oEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience. oAbility to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff.
Skills Essential
oAble to demonstrate integrity through honest and open behaviours oAlways striving to do best for patients and staff. oAlways taking responsibility for actions.
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 Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)