Pathology - Med Staff (Dept)

The cellular pathology department is increasing its capacity and therefore we have an opportunity for consultant posts to come onboard, we have digital reporting available and are currently in the process of looking to implement home reporting., This is a replacement post and completes a team of eight Consultant Cellular Pathologists. The post is full time, and applicants who, for personal reasons, are unable to work full time are also eligible to apply. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust, in consultation with consultant colleagues. Candidates must hold full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practise or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. The appointee must also hold Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or show evidence of equivalent. The post holder will be contracted to provide histopathology and non- gynaecological cytology services at Milton Keynes Hospital Foundation Trust, alongside colleagues in Cellular Pathology. The post-holder will work within the team of Consultant Cellular Pathologists to provide a comprehensive Cellular Pathology service for the University Hospital Foundation Trust and the local GP services of north Buckinghamshire.The role involves reporting an equal (pro rata) share of the Cellular Pathology workload in histopathology and non-gynaecological cytology, and there is a requirement to provide a reliable and expeditious service. Participation in private histopathology is optional and is undertaken on a weekly rota basis by those participating., The job plan (10 P.A. on appointment) will consist of a split of DCC and SPA (up to 2.5 SPA on appointment). The SPAcomponentis made up of 1 P.A. of core activities (appraisal, revalidation, CME, routine departmental meetings etc.) and non-core activities. Non-core activities are discussed and agreed within the Trust (via an agreed tariff and, on occasion, through a personal agreement). Non-core SPA may reflect activities such as educational supervision, research,leadershipand quality improvement. Following appointment, non-core SPA may be used toparticipatein our consultant development programme, or inacquiringorconsolidatingspecific skills andexpertise. Non-core SPA is only available if specific activities andobjectivesare mutually agreed in job planning and these outputs are evaluated at annual job plan review. Through its inclusive and comprehensive job planning process, the trust commits to providingequitableworking conditions to medical colleagues across specialties and their sub-specialties. Delivery of job plans, whilst owned by consultants and their Clinical Service Unit Leads, is overseen by the Divisional Director and subject to peer challenge at divisional level, thus enabling a further layer objectivity to our commitment in this regard. Allocation of time in programmed activities (PAs) The allocation of time between various duties of the post (including SPA) will be open to adjustment in consultation with the Head of Department, CSULeadand the Trust, but initially will be as follows.A further allocation of up to 2.5 SPA is available for specific roles with definedobjectives, these can be taken on in agreement with other colleagues and clinical director.The job plans will be reviewed, initially at three months and then on an annual basis DCC 7.5PAs SPA 2.5 PAs This includes cut-up (gross examination and blockselectionofConsultantcut up cases), diagnostic reporting, MDT meetings (preparation and attendance), internal peer case reviews, external referrals, administration (relating to case reports), and NHS autopsies.These duties will be undertaken on a shared rota basis with colleagues. This includes core SPA of 1 for job planning, appraisal, departmental meetings, statutory and mandatory training. Other agreed SPA roles may be undertaken in agreement with the CSU lead, dependent on departmental and Trust needs

• Medical degree
• FRCPath or equivalent
• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC, Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
• Applicants that are nonUK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT, Broad experience in all aspects of the speciality of Cellular Pathology to provide effective and safe management of outpatients, elective and emergency patients
• Significant postgraduate experience required, including relevant higher medical training as a Specialist Trainee or Senior Registrar. This period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
• Sufficient experience in histopathology, and cytopathology
• Experience in reporting fine needle aspirates., Special experience in surgical pathology and cytopathology excluding cervical cytology
• Sufficient experience in autopsy, IT skills
• Breadth of experience within and outside speciality
Clinical Skills,
• Experience in contributing to the multidisciplinary management of patients.
• Understanding of clinical risk management.
Communication Skills and Teaching,
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
• A proven background in organising and delivering undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and research with evidence of training for the role is highly desirable, Teaching experience, teaching medical students and supervising speciality trainees
• Ability to be able to appraise both trainees and other staff
• A qualification in Medical education, such as a Diploma
Leadership/ Management skills,
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the Pathology Division.
• To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole.
• Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients., Ability and desire to take part in clinical directorate management
• IT and computer skills., Be in good health. Demonstration of immunisation against Hepatitis B, plus proof of Hepatitis B antigen negative status, Enthusiastic and able to inspire enthusiasm in others
• Innovative
Research and Audit

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