Consultant Cellular Pathologist w/interest in Gynaecological Pathology - London, United Kingdom - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust London, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Job summary

    Consultant in Cellular Pathology with a special interest in Gynae-pathology

    We are seeking an exceptional candidate for this full-time substantive post (10 PAs) in Gynae-pathology.

    This postholder will be working with colleagues in Cellular Pathology and a number of partners at other organisations to deliver diagnostic gynae-pathology to UCLH and referring network hospitals.

    CV required with application.

    Main duties of the job

    Allcandidates must be eligible for full GMC registration and either already be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of receiving CCST/ CCT in Histopathology at the time of interview.

    The post-holder will be expected to have experience of dealing with complex gynaecological cases and preferably have worked at a tertiary gynaecological centre.

    About us

    University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

    We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

  • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
  • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
  • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
  • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
  • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
  • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
  • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
  • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

    • We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

    We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    At UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) our success starts with you.

    This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest and most successful Foundation Trusts in the UK with an international reputation and a tradition of innovation.

    Based in the busy West End of London, we have a lively and vibrant working atmosphere, with quick and easy transport links to all our sites. Our size and resources enable us to offer a range of attractive benefits as well as unparalleled education and development opportunities for staff at all levels.

    This includes an extensive portfolio of academic and clinical courses and programmes ranging from ongoing personal development through to clinical excellence and leadership skills. UCLH prides itself on its investment in staff both in terms of developing career skills but also its commitment to staff health and wellbeing.

    For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

    Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

    UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    *In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

    UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

    Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

    Person Specification

    Knowledge and Qualifications

    Essential

  • FRCPath or equivalent.
  • Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
  • 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 non-UK trained; they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
  • MBBS or equivalent.

    • Desirable

  • MD or PhD

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Evidence of completed training programme in Cellular Pathology.
  • Specialist experience in gynaecological pathology

    • Desirable

  • MD or PhD Specific experience at a Consultant level in reporting of tertiary referral cases.

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Evidence of completed training programme in Cellular Pathology.
  • Specialist experience in gynaecological pathology

    • Desirable

  • Specific experience at a Consultant level in reporting of tertiary referral cases.

    • Clinical Governance Management & IT

    Essential

  • Participation in clinical audit and attendance at appropriate courses.
  • Proven and published audits.

    • Teaching and Research

    Essential

  • Ability to teach pathology to trainees, undergraduate medical students, and biomedical scientists.
  • Willingness to participate in research and clinical trial work.

    • Desirable

  • Able to collaborate in an active research programme.
  • Record of completed research. Published peer-reviewed papers in sub-speciality areas

    • Personal and people development

    Essential

  • Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
  • Ability to work flexibly within specialist teams, to take responsibility, lead and make decisions where appropriate.
  • Ability to see patients as people, ability to empathise and work co-operatively with others.

    • Desirable

  • Able to be a dynamic team member within the department and to contribute broadly to the running of the department.