Overview

Opportunities have arisen to join our teams at Colchester Hospital. We are inviting applications for a full-time post, Consultant Histopathologist, with a Welcome Bonus £20K. Applicants will have completed CCT or equivalent (CESR) and must be on the Specialist Register. Any applicant who is unable 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.Details

Location: ColchesterDepartment: HistopathologyGrade: ConsultantSalary: £105,504 to £139,882 a yearContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 432-MC2731Employer: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation TrustAddress: Turner Road, Colchester CO4 5JLResponsibilities

Participate in the departmental rota for routine surgical pathology reporting, and dissection.Attend MDTs according to rostering and clinical need.Participate in the MDT cancer care structure and assume leadership for cell pathology in at least one MDT according to the interests of the postholder and the needs of the department in consultation with existing consultant colleagues.Refer specialist cases to appropriate referral centres for reporting.Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service of the highest standard.Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines.Develop and maintain good working practices, including adhering to departmental SOPs and guidelines issued by professional bodies such as the Royal College of Pathologists.Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues and other members of the team including laboratory, secretarial and mortuary staff.Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care.All Consultants have a continuing and individual responsibility for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients in their charge. Within Histopathology, Consultants are expected to share in the duties associated with providing an efficient and effective service, making use of all available skill mix including biomedical scientist dissection. The Consultant will be responsible to the Chief Executive of the Trust via the Clinical Lead and Divisional Director.Qualifications

Essential: Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification.UK-trained applicants must also be holders of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.Non-UK trained applicants must show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.Ability to take full and independent responsibility for reporting surgical pathology.Evidence of clinical audit.Desirable: Training in appraisal techniques.Service development experience or knowledge.Ability to take full and independent responsibility for performing post mortem examinations.Security and Registrations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check as per policy; post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered; information available on UK Visas and Immigration.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.Additional information

Employer details: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. Address: Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JL. Website: esneft.nhs.uk

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