Consultant Cellular Pathology

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Good

Milton Keynes

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

Trust type

Teaching

Posted

3 weeks ago

About the role

Applicants are invited to apply for a Consultant position in Cellular Pathology at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is a replacement post, offering 10 programmed activities. This post completes a team of seven consultant histopathologists. The post is full-time, and applicants who, for personal reasons, are unable to work full-time are also eligible to apply. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust, in consultation with consultant colleagues. The post holder will be contracted to provide histopathology and non- gynaecological cytology services at Milton Keynes Hospital Foundation Trust, alongside colleagues in Cellular Pathology. There will be opportunities for teaching, and this will include Cellular Pathology Speciality Trainees from the Oxford rotation and Buckingham University Medical Students. Coroner's autopsies at Milton Keynes are arranged by an external provider. There may be an opportunity to join the Coroner's autopsy rota, subject to discussion, but this is not an essential requirement. Doctors considering an application are encouraged to visit the hospital and to meet with potential clinical colleagues

Person specification

Essential

Medical degree
FRCPath or equivalent
Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or 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
Broad experience in all aspects of the speciality of Cellular Pathology to provide effective and safe management of outpatients, elective and emergency patients
Significant postgraduate experience required, including relevant higher medical training as a Specialist Trainee or Senior Registrar. This period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential
Sufficient broad experience in histopathology and cytopathology
Experience in reporting fine needle aspirates
Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
Knowledge and application of up-to-date evidence-based practice
Experience in contributing to the multidisciplinary management of patients
Understanding of clinical risk management
Good written and verbal communication skills
Evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
A proven background in organising and delivering undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and research with evidence of training for the role is highly desirable
Ability to motivate and develop training of medical and non-medical staff
Ability to work independently as well as part of the Pathology Division
To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and the Trust as a whole
Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients
Be in good health. Demonstration of immunisation against Hepatitis B, plus proof of Hepatitis B antigen negative status
Able to appraise research
Thorough understanding of the principles of audit

Desirable

Special experience in surgical pathology and cytopathology excluding cervical cytology
Sufficient experience in autopsy
IT skills
Breadth of experience within and outside speciality
Teaching experience, teaching medical students and supervising speciality trainees
Ability to be able to appraise both trainees and other staff
A qualification in Medical education, such as a Diploma
Interest in medical management