Consultant Histopathologist in Epsom

The holder is expected to be able to independently provide a diagnostic cellular pathology reporting service as part of a team, respectfully and in cooperation with consultant cellular pathology colleagues and associated staff. This post has arisen to service increasing workload. The post holder will join a team of 7 existing Consultant Cellular Pathologists. The department is ISO 15189:2022 accredited and receives approximately 30,000 histology requests (42,000 specimens) and 2000 Non-gynae cases. The department ceased to participate in cytological cervical screening in December 2019 in line with national initiatives. There have not been hospital autopsies for two years. Coroner's autopsies are performed by the Coroner's pathologist. Work is allocated according to Royal College workload units determined by available direct clinical care sessions in individuals' agreed team job plans.

The department has moved to a partially subspecialist model, and work is allocated to individuals according to their required number of daily units and a pre-circulated rota. This is derived from two sources: firstly, specialist work, and secondly this is supplemented by general histopathological reporting material according to remaining point capacity.

The specialist areas in the department include: Renal Pathology, Dermatopathology, Uropathology, Respiratory Pathology, head and neck pathology, Gynaecological pathology, Non-Gynae Cytology. It is anticipated that the post holder will support and have or be prepared to develop an interest in Dermatopathology, Gynaecology, Gastroenterology, and Renal Pathology and provide support for Respiratory pathology. Support for Non-gynae Cytopathology would also be welcome but other areas of interest will be considered. It is also expected that the post holder will participate in the service and training requirements of the Cervical Screening Programme for the reporting of Histology specimens. The partial subspecialist model is better suited to those with wide experience in histopathology. Following restructuring, the main laboratory and processing facilities are at Epsom General Hospital. A satellite lab supporting the renal service, frozen sections, autopsy service, and cytopathology service is located at St Helier. The Skin Immunofluorescence service is also provided at the St. Helier site.

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

The main duties and responsibilities of the post holder are:

• To comply with the GMC's guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or substituted from time to time.
• To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.
• To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
• On commencement, to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).
• To participate in the Trust's Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
• To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care.

Qualifications and Training:

• Essential: Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practice) with the GMC (or eligible for registration within 6 months of interview). FRCPath or equivalent. 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.
• Desirable: MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research.

Values and Behaviours:

• Essential: Put the patient first by being happy, helpful, caring, respectful, and patient. Always taking opportunities to improve, encouraging excellence.

Clinical Experience:

• Essential: High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty. Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on-call rota for the specialty.
• Desirable: Interest and experience in Gastrointestinal Pathology, Respiratory pathology, Dermatopathology, non-gynae cytopathology, and Renal Pathology.

Management and Teaching Experience:

• Essential: Audit/Research, Supervision of postgraduate trainees, Clinical Governance, Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees, Ability to teach clinical skills.
• Desirable: Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development, Personal time management skills, Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/equivalent, Knowledge of NHS system, Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/postgraduates, Experience of supervising junior doctors, Experience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups, Ability to supervise postgraduate research.

Language and Personal Attributes:

• Essential: Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team, Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient-centred service, Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement, Good interpersonal skills, Enquiring, critical approach to work.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.