Locum Consultant - London, United Kingdom - King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Interest in autopsy work can also be discussed in advance.

This is a superb opportunity to join a growing team of enthusiastic and forward-thinking histopathologists at a top teaching hospital in the heart of south London.

Joining our department at this pivotal time will give successful applicants a unique opportunity to develop specialist interests across a wide range of areas, and help to shape the service for years to come.

Whether you consider yourself a leader or a team player, a teacher or an academic, we have a place for you here at King's.

We are an inclusive, friendly and supportive department, serving a large and diverse population with a fascinating range of pathologies.

The current consultant team comprises a fantastic combination of dynamic and experienced pathologists at various stages of their careers. We are committed to supporting new colleagues and place a high value on work/life balance.

The Department has been pivotal in the regional amalgamation of molecular pathology work with our molecular pathology lead, Dr Kalnisha Naidoo, leading the Genomics Lab Hub (GLH).

There is a strong emphasis in engagement with molecular pathology within the Department and academic/research opportunities arising from this area.

If desired, there will be opportunities for cross-site working, both at our new state-of-the-art centralised pathology hub which is due to open in Blackfriars, and at our sister-site, the Princess

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London.

The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan.

In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus.

Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do.

By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level

Key duties and responsibilities:

Together with the other members of consultant staff, to develop and provide a high quality pathology service.

This includes all aspects of provision and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department especially participating in disease specific discussions within the MDT Meetings.

Responsible also for covering colleague's periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.

Provide clinical supervision of junior medical staff as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.

Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.

Responsible for clinic commitments (as per subspecialty requirement).

Contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trust's R&D framework.

Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.

Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the department's Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.

Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).

Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty.

This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.

Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced.

This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.

Undertake Divisional management duties as agreed with the Divisional/departmental Manager/Clinical Director.

Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.

Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsib