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About the role

This is a replacement post. It is expected that the appointee will have an established or a developing interest in Gastrointestinal Pathology and Breast Pathology. The department supports flexible working including working from home via digital pathology. Any consultant who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. 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. Successful applicants can receive a Recruitment & Retention Premium of up to £20,000, paid in instalments over three years. Applicants should have a CCT or be within six months of achieving this at the date of interview or be listed on the GMC's specialist register to be eligible for application for a substantive post. CESR applicants are welcome and must have their CESR in place at the time of interview.

Histopathology reporting of Gastrointestinal specimens including an extensive range of GI resection and biopsy specimens. Histopathology reporting of Breast specimens To participate in EQA schemes and proficiency testing relevant to your areas of practice. Participation in Multi-disciplinary Team Meetings for GI and Breast sub-specialties. To take part in continuing professional development and to join the RCPath CPD scheme. To audit aspects of your work and to produce or contribute to at least one audit per year relevant to your areas of work. To develop and maintain a portfolio of evidence to support GMC revalidation. To undergo an annual appraisal carried out in accordance with the Trust policy. Refer to draft job plan in Job Description for more details.

Person specification

Essential

Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Cellular Pathology, with a sub-specialty interest in GI.
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
Positive approach to evidence based practice
Evidence of recent and regular engagement with icontinuing professional development (CPD) scheme
Knowledge of the principles involved in research
Evidence of involvement in research
Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's
Experience of supervising trainees
Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Ability to practice independently as a consultant
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Ability to be a flexible team member
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
Awareness of personal limitations
Meets professional health requirements
Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Group sites necessitated by the role

Desirable

Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Broad range of IT skills
Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers
Formal teaching/ education qualification
Educational Supervisor training completed
Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses

Locum Consultant Histopathologist GI

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