Consultant Histopathologist (Gastrointestinal)

Applications are invited to fill this whole-time Consultant Histopathologist post. Applicants should have an established or developing interest in the Gastro-intestinal speciality.

This is a replacement post offering an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic Cellular Pathology Service and to develop specialist diagnostic and research interests with the enthusiastic support of the corresponding clinical teams.

The department has recently implemented a digital pathology solution as part of a pathology network initiative and, once full roll-out is achieved, will provide opportunities for flexible working. Although this is an opportunity to fill a permanent position within the department, consideration will also be given to applicants meeting the requirements of the role wishing to take up the post on a fixed-term (minimum one year) basis.

For individuals taking up a permanent post, a Recruitment and Retention Premium up to the value of £20,000 is available to the successful candidate and additional assistance with relocation and accommodation is available.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will join the team of specialist Histopathologists within the department who collectively support the clinical services in Bristol and Weston. The service is delivered from a purpose-built Pathology centre built on the Southmead Hospital site. The department continues to provide an Essential Services Laboratory at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.

About us

The existing Cellular Pathology service was formed in May 2016 when the North Bristol service and the UHBristol service came together to provide a single service for Bristol. In April 2019, the work that had been delivered from Weston General Hospital also moved to this department. We provide cervical screening services to the South West region.

We, Severn Pathology, provide several services under one roof. Importantly, the Genomics laboratory Hub is co-located with the other pathology disciplines and is the lead provider of laboratory services for the South West of England.

Job responsibilities

In addition to the clinical work of the department, the successful candidate will be involved in the teaching and supervision of Junior Medical Staff & Students, will be supported to participate in audit and will be encouraged to develop collaborative research projects within the Trusts and with Bristol universities.

Person Specification

Qualifications & 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)
• Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
• FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification
• Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or PhD)

Training & Experience

• Knowledge of the NHS Healthcare system and of Cellular Pathology service redesign processes
• Subspecialty interest in GI and Hepatopathology
• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).

Further Training Management Audit

• Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit projects.
• Awareness of the requirements of clinical governance and experience in merging processes to single system demands
• Completion of a general management course or programme.

Research Teaching Publications

• Commitment to undertake teaching and training of medical and dental undergraduates and postgraduates
• Demonstrable research experience. Published research and peer review publications
• Experience in the teaching of undergraduates and clinical trainees Ability to teach effectively
• Willingness to lead medical staff and biomedical scientists in research activities

Other Requirements

• Excellent motivational, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to influence peers and previous experience of engagement with executive leads of Trust organisations.
• Evidence of attendance at a healthcare management course.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.