Locum Consultant Histopathologist in Swansea

Applicants are invited to join a team in the Department of Cellular Pathology at Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB), the biggest medical facility in Wales providing unique national subspecialist services in a range of disciplines, including centralised national pathology diagnostic facilities. The Directorate is composed of Departments of Cellular Pathology, Laboratory Medicine (Haematology and Chemical Pathology) and Immunology. Microbiology services, although an integral part of the Directorate, are provided and managed by Public Health Wales. The Directorate of Pathology is a Health Board wide service and part of the Morriston Service Delivery Unit.

The Department of Cellular Pathology incorporates Histopathology/Cytopathology laboratories at Morriston and Singleton Hospitals (both located in Swansea) serving primary and secondary care in Swansea, Bridgend and Neath, Port Talbot. In addition, it provides a regional diagnostic lymphoma service (part of the All-Wales Lymphoma Panel), South-Wales sarcoma diagnostic services and HER‑2 testing to the hospitals in South‑West Wales. The department is UKAS accredited under ISO 15189.

You must be fully registered with the GMC, be on the specialist register and have the Certificate of Completion of Training or be within 6 months of obtaining it by the date of the interview. Consultants in the SBUHB benefit from a flexible approach to working practices including homeworking.

Main duties of the job

You will be joining a team of 13 Consultants across SBUHB and undertake diagnostic surgical pathology and cytology, with autopsy being optional. Under the implementation of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), Swansea University, NHS and industry have established a unique platform for rapid translational research to improve health of the population and set a UK‑wide example for quality of care and medical research. In this context, development of a specialist interest, teaching and research will all be essential components of the successful applicant's job plans. Continuous Professional Development will be actively supported. You will be based in Swansea at one of the two Departmental sites, as per mutual agreement. You will be employed under the terms and conditions of the Welsh Consultants Contract. Other duties are described in the Job Description.

Qualifications

• Full and specialist registration (and licence to practice) with the General Medical Council 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 CCTFRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification.

Desirable qualifications

• Further relevant degree/diploma.
• Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education.

Experience – Essential

• Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multidisciplinary basis with all levels of staff (Working Together).
• Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service (Always Improving).
• Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff.
• Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit.

Experience – Desirable

• Values partnership with other agencies (Working Together).
• Experience of research in histopathology/autopsy practice.

Skills & Abilities – Essential

• Effective leadership ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
• Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people receptive to appropriate change (Working Together).
• Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare (Caring for Each Other).
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff, communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly (Caring for Each Other).
• Understands information systems and technology.

Skills & Abilities – Desirable

• Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service (Always Improving).

Personal Attributes – Essential

• Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks.
• Ability to undertake on‑call.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service (Always Improving).
• Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development.
• Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people, see people as individuals.