locum Consultant Histopathologist

Applicants are expected to be experienced in all aspects of histopathology and non-gynae cytology and there are opportunities to develop special interests

Applicants are required to posses the FRCPath (or equivalent qualification) and have CCT or be within 6 months of obtaining this., Applicants are expected to be experienced in all aspects of histopathology and non-gynae cytology and there are opportunities to develop special interests although experience in breast, urology, colorectal and skin pathology would be more beneficial to the post.,

• Educational Qualifications - Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• Professional/Occupational Qualifications - Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
• Professional/Occupational Qualifications - Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
• Professional/Occupational Qualifications - FRCPath or equivalent qualification
Desirable criteria
• Educational Qualifications - A higher qualification e.g. M.D. Msc or Phd, Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses
Desirable criteria
• Experience in breast, urology, lower GI, head&neck non-gynae cytology & skin (including inflammatory) pathology
• Specialist experience in one or more areas of practice to take a lead role in that area, Practical - Management of wide range of Histopathology and non-gynae Cytology
• Teaching - Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and commitment to these within the Trust
• Audit - Understanding and experience of performing audit during general professional and higher specialist training
• Research - Awareness of basic research methods
Desirable criteria
• Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship
• Previous research projects/publications, Clear commitment to lifelong learning
• Experience of evidence based medicine
• Ability to keep up to date in the speciality
Desirable criteria
• Membership of appropriate post-graduate societies.
• IT skills, Understanding of current NHS management systems including clinical governance and risk management.
• Attendance at management meetings
Desirable criteria
• Attendance at appropriate management courses.
• Experience in appraisal and mentoring, Communication and Relationships - Ability to communicate with colleagues and users of the service including patients and their relatives.
• Supervision - Experience of supervision of trainees
• Leadership - Ability to lead the development of services and provoke best practice amongst the colleagues in a changing environment
• Teamwork - Ability to work in a team with professional colleagues both medical and non-medical
Desirable criteria
• Evidence of development of leadership within the work environment, Agree to live within 30 minutes travel time of the Trust unless permitted otherwise
• Immunised against Hepatitis B, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
  At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 9,500 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work., We are an ambitious organisation that champions our people, encouraging team working and equipping them with new skills to continually improve services for patients. ELHT is a major referral centre for HPB, Head & Neck and Urology Cancer Services and we also receive cancer resections from Colorectal, Breast and Gynae Units. We are a national screening unit for Bowel cancer screening patients. The Department is recognised for 4 Cellular pathology STs and in addition supported by 2 Senior Clinical Fellows., The Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to improving the working lives of our staff and operates a 'Zero Tolerance' policy to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment. In addition, our aim is to help protect children and vulnerable adults by providing a first-class service to the recruitment of people into positions of trust.
We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or social background. We especially welcome applications from members of our black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, as we have identified that ELHT has an under-representation of BAME employees. Appointments will be made on merit.

It is important you are made aware of the following as regards your application to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Please note that the salary advertised is for full time hours. If this post is less than 37.5 hours per week, the salary will be pro-rata. For posts on Agenda for Change pay-scales, new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
• This vacancy may close before the closing date if the recruiting manager deems sufficient applications have been received. Therefore it is advised to complete your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please ensure you check the email account from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
• Please note that shortlisting is completed anonymously with candidates being assessed against the essential criteria for the post. Therefore only applicants, who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our person specification criteria in their application, will be short-listed.
Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) If the role you are applying for is identified as either controlled or regulated activity as defined in in the Safeguarding vulnerable Groups Act (2006) any offer of employment is provisional upon a satisfactory DBS check being obtained. The healthcare sector is exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with other NHS organisations in the North West Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Candidates can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months as a deduction from the monthly salary. However, if you are applying for a post as a BANK worker, the payment must be made in full at the time of employment checks. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed. The cost of an Enhanced Disclosure will be £42.90 and for a Standard Disclosure £22.90 which includes a small handling fee.