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About the role

Consultant Cellular Pathologist This is a replacement post within the Department of Cellular & Genomic Pathology in the Clinical Support and Imaging Clinical Management Group (CMG). The post is based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. The appointment will be whole time (10 PA) and it is anticipated that the appointed personwill support the Breast and Urology teams along with other specialities, subject to service requirement and discussion and agreement, along with PAs allocated for education.. Any consultant who is unable for personal reasons to work whole 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. The content of this Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise indication of duties and responsibilities. The Job Description is therefore intended to be flexible and will be subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances, following consultation with the post holder.

Applications are invited for a Consultant Cellular Pathologist to join our committed and enthusiastic team in supporting the Cellular & Genomic Pathology department in Leicester. The position will be primarily based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary site, but with the possibility of travel to theGlenfield Hospital or Leicester General Hospital for some duties. It is expected that the appointment will be covering Breast and Urology, along withother specialties included in the role being subject to service requirement, discussion and agreement. You are expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching (including supervision, training, assessment and appraisal of specialist registrars and biomedical scientists), clinical audit, research and development. You will work within a multidisciplinary team and may also be required to undertake management duties. Membership of the Royal College of Pathologists and full GMC registration with a licence to practice is a requirement of the role.

Person specification

Essential

MB BS or Equivalent
Full GMC Registration
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
FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
Evidence of continuing professional development (existing consultants must be able to demonstrate active participation in a recognised CPD scheme).
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in cellular pathology, Urological pathology and Dermatopathology
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Broad range of IT skills
Knowledge of evidence-based practice
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence
Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
Participation in a quality improvement programme
Experience of quality improvement work and audit
Understanding and interest in research.
Ability to appraise research critically
Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
Evidence of recent research and development activity
Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
Appraisal and assessment skills.
Ability to asses clinical competencies
Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Desirable

Membership of relevant Professional Specialist Societies or Associations.
Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.
Peer-reviewed publications
Relevant managerial qualifications and experience
Molecular modules, Certificate or Masters in Genomics
Dermatopathology Diploma
Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a specialty interest in Urological pathology and Dermatopathology
Molecular modules, Certificate or Masters completed