Locum Consultant in Histopathology - Bradford, United Kingdom - Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Bradford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant in Histopathology at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a 6-month fixed term position with an expected start date of 1stJuly 2023.

The post holder will join a team of 10 other Consultants in Bradford providing a comprehensive Histopathology service to the Trust.

The Histopathology service is sub-specialised and there can be a degree of flexibility in accommodating special interests, the successful applicant will be required to contribute to the general histopathology work of the department.

The appointee will join the other Consultant Histopathologists in the Department to form a Team which provides diagnostic histopathology, non-cervical cytopathology and autopsy services (if desired).

Consultant Histopathologists in the department are sub-specialised but also participate in the reporting of general pooled specimens. Each Consultant Histopathologist is expected to act as a as Lead Pathologist for one or two sub-specialised areas. A description of The Lead role is produced by the Royal College of Pathologists. Further job duties are stated in the Job Description attached.

The Trust is committed to improving the working lives of its staff; we aim for a flexible approach to working hours, and have a number of family friendly policies.

Bradford has excellent road, rail and air links and boasts a wide variety of Art and Culture, as well as sports facilities and a vibrant social scene.

It is also within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, the Lake District, Peak District and Northumberland.

There are a number of highly regarded state and private schools close by and some of the most beautiful Yorkshire towns including Otley, Ilkley, Harrogate and Skipton are within easy commuting distance.

Each lead Pathologist is accompanied by up to two Consultant colleagues in reporting each group of sub-specialised specimens. The distribution of reporting and MDT workload varies between sub-specialities. Workload is monitored in order to ensure capacity is matched with demand.

Case numbers, block/slide numbers, and cut up time have been used to estimate clinical (DCC) workload and, at present, a time-based approach to balancing different subspecialty workload is undertaken.

The department encourages the use of a work allocation system based on the new RCPath scoring system in order to ensure an equitable distribution of work between Consultants.

Non-specialised histological and cytological specimens are reported by all Histopathologists in the department.

The approach to balancing workload between consultant colleagues is continually reviewed and alternative systems are likely to be considered in light of the developing Joint Venture and increasingly close working with colleagues at Airedale General Hospital and Harrogate General Hospital.

Other duties include:

Providing a rapid, reliable diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology service to the Trust, and working as part of a Team of Consultant Histopathologists.

Liaising with clinical colleagues and technical staff, providing advice, and being available for consultation on the interpretation of diagnostic findings.

To share in the teaching and training of medical and BMS trainees, undergraduate students and trainees in other disciplines.

To share in the supervision and development of BMS cut up.

To maintain and develop general and relevant subspecialty skills and remain abreast of modern clinical and professional practice.

To participate in the CPD scheme of the Royal College of Pathologists.

To participate in relevant multidisciplinary/CPC meetings providing cover when required.

To share responsibility for the proper use of funds within the department.

To manage personal workload in such a way that capacity is maximized, and quality of care is optimized.

To participate in quality management activities including relevant professional EQA schemes, audit, SOP preparation and all aspects of clinical governance.

To attend departmental business, operational and clinical governance meetings and to providing clinical and professional input and advice to the laboratory service.

To comply with departmental arrangements and SOPS for handover and cover during periods of leave.

To assist and contribute to the management of the NHS and the achievements of its targets and plans.

If desired take part in the autopsy service which includes both hospital and coronial autopsies.

General Duties.

To conform to the Health and Safety Policy of the Department and the Bradford Hospitals NHS Trust.

To comply with the current requirements of the Human Tissue Act, Cremation regulations, Coroners rules, RCPath Guidelines and NHS consent procedures.

To cover for Consultant colleagues when they take leave, and similarly the appointee will be covered in absences for annual and study leave by colleagues.