Applications are invited for a substantive Consultant Paediatric and Perinatal Pathologist to join our Cellular Pathology department. The post is a (whole) full time Consultant post with 10 programmed activities (PAs) and the post holder will be based at St. George's Hospital. The post will include perinatal post-mortem (autopsy) pathology, placental pathology and routine paediatric surgical pathology.
The appointee is expected to have had specialist training in paediatric and perinatal pathology and to have passed the Final Paediatric Pathology Fellowship Exam of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent
Main duties of the job
The appointee, together with consultant colleagues in the Department, will be responsible for the provision of the paediatric and perinatal pathology reporting service. This will include:
- - Reporting placentas.
- - Reporting routine paediatric surgical pathology.
- - Involvement in relevant clinicopathological meetings and MDTs.
- - Contribution to the training and supervision of junior medical staff.
Participation in the coroner's paediatric post-mortem service is not a compulsory requirement of this post. The post holder will however be permitted to undertake commensurate Coronial post-mortem work outside the NHS Consultant Job Plan subject to clinical lead approval, Coronial agreement, time shifting and service constraints.
The successful candidate will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers in the efficient running of the Service and will share with Consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the Trust's system of governance, and audit and maintain their CME/CPD.
About us
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.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the Job Description for the Consultant Paediatric and Perinatal Pathologist position for a full break down of the main responsibilities
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview).
- Medical degree.
- FRCPath Paediatric / Perinatal Pathology by examination 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.
- Revalidation as appropriate.
Desirable
- Higher degree in preparation or awarded.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent clinical responsibility
- Specialist training in Paediatric and Perinatal pathology
- Active participation in clinical audit
- Active participation in teaching
Desirable
- Management experience
- Relevant publication(s) in peer reviewed medical journal(s)
- Recent experience in independent reporting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to advise on the efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage own time effectively
- A good understanding of audit
- Teaching and presentation skills
- IT skills
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- Research skills
Personal
Essential
- Interest in and commitment to research and teaching
- Ability to work in a team
- Good interpersonal skills
- Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
- Reside within 10 miles of St George's Hospital during working week
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