Locum Consultant - Special Interest in Gastrointestinal Pathology

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Job overview

We are seeking an exceptional candidate for less than full time locum Consultant Cellular Pathologist specialising in Gastrointestinal pathology (8 PAs) as a locum 12-month fixed term Consultant in Cellular Pathology. The postholder will be working with colleagues in Cellular Pathology, clinical and laboratory, as well as several partners and other organisations to deliver gastrointestinal pathology to a highly specialised service at UCLH.

All candidates 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 cases / resections and preferably have worked at a specialist centre. A higher medical degree in this area is desirable.

CV required for application.

Main duties of the job

This is a less than full time locum post and the successful applicant will join a team of 10 established Consultants in providing a high quality diagnostic reporting service for the Gastrointestinal (medical and surgical) teams. The post will also include support for the multiple gastrointestinal multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings. There is no on-call commitment. Participation in the post mortem rota is possible.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• 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, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
• MBBS or equivalent.

Desirable criteria

• MD or PhD

Experience

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Specific experience at a Consultant level in the cut-up and reporting of complex oncological resections

Clinical Governance Management & IT

Essential criteria

• Participation in clinical audit and attendance at appropriate courses.

Desirable criteria

• Specific experience at a Consultant level in the cut-up and reporting of complex oncological resections

Teaching and Research

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

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

At UCLH, we have a real \’One Team\’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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