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Consultant Paediatric Perinatal Pathology

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Sheffield

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Posted

5 days ago

About the role

We are looking to appoint a WTE Consultant Histopathologist - Paediatric & Perinatal Pathology. Based at the Sheffield Children's Hospital.

SYB Histopathology is transitioning to primary Digital reporting and applications from digitally trained pathologists are welcome. We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.

Any candidate 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.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of paediatric/perinatal autopsy service, including, by agreement, paediatric medico-legal autopsies on behalf of HM Coroner, and paediatric surgical pathology.

Consultant Paediatric Perinatal Pathology

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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The appointee will fully contribute to the paediatric and perinatal autopsy rota. The post holder will be expected to attend and contribute to appropriate Clinical-pathological meetings and case discussions, and to liaise with clinical colleagues to ensure a high quality diagnostic service. regardless of the source.

For further information please refer to the Job Description.

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. SYB Histopathology laboratories workload amounts to approximately 134,000 annually. First time right and avoid duplication are our principles that underpin our work. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Person specification

Essential

Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practise.
Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the 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.
FRCPath (Paediatric & Perinatal) or equivalent higher qualification.
Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Paediatric Perinatal Pathology.
Possess broad clinical experience in the general aspects of the post.
Willingness to use voice recognition for report dictation and adopt other appropriate workflow technologies.
Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
Experience in performing clinical audit
Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
Good oral and written communication skills

Desirable

MD or PhD or equivalent
Subspecialty interest commensurate with the needs of the service.
Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project