Consultant in Cellular Pathology London, England
Job description
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the 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. If an applicant is UK trained, they 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. If an applicant is non-UK trained, they 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 and urological histopathology
Desirable criteria
- Specific experience at a consultant level in the cut-up and reporting dermatological excision specimens
Clinical Governance Management & IT
Essential criteria
- Participation in clinical audit and attendance at appropriate courses.
Desirable criteria
- Proven and published audits.
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.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
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 are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor’s contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.
You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.
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.
