Consultant Histopathologist MPDS and Cellular Pathology

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, forward-thinking Consultant Histopathologist with practical experience in Molecular Pathology to join our team of consultants at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) covering a large and comprehensive range of diagnostic surgical, cytology work and molecular pathology.

Key cancer sites include breast, urological, gastrointestinal, colorectal, haemato-lymphoid, hepato-biliary/pancreas, head and neck, lung/mesothelioma, bone and soft tissue, and skin pathology. The ideal candidate will contribute to two or three subspecialities to provide rota flexibility and we are particularly looking for consultants with practical experience in Molecular Pathology. The involvement within the Molecular Pathology Diagnostic service at UHB will include reporting activity for cases referred to the department (UHB and mainly cases referred from other hospitals): this will comprise molecular immunohistochemistry reporting for various types of tumours using appropriate scoring systems, involvement in the clinical interpretation of NGS, Real time PCR tests in collaboration with senior BMS and Clinical Scientists; the activity will also include interaction with clinicians, pharmaceutical companies, companion diagnostics and NHSE in collaboration with the CSL for molecular pathology, the head BMS and the senior scientists.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

You will be supported by strong and experienced specialist reporting teams. The department is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and is proactive in developing and adopting solutions to maintain high quality sustainable reporting including an expanding scientist reporting strategy, automated laboratory processes and imminent adoption of digital image reporting.

We advocate "lean principles" and are in the process of implementing a digital pathology solution. Our plans for digital pathology will further underpin successful and efficient flexible working, teaching, and research. Digital Pathology will enable UHB to build on our relationships with Histopathology Departments at other Trusts. We are a fully accredited UKAS Laboratory working to ISO15189.

Applicants must hold Full and Specialist Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a License to Practice (or be eligible for registration within 6 months of date of interview), and Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (or evidence of equivalent qualification). If a newly qualified UK trainee, the applicant must also be a holder of the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT (or equivalent) by date of interview. Applicants who are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Job description

We anticipate that the job plan will comprise ten programmed activities. The only fixed elements of the direct clinical care activities for Consultant Histopathologists are the MDT meetings relating to areas of specialist histopathology reporting. The flexible elements of the direct clinical care activities (which include the majority of laboratory duties) and the supporting professional activities will be discussed in detail with the successful candidate upon appointment. The split of DCC to SPA activity will typically be 8.0: 2.0.

• It is anticipated the full-time job plan will contain 10 programmed activities worked flexibly by mutual agreement (Appendix 1). These will include 8.0 PAs for direct clinical care and 2.0 SPAs for supporting professional activities. Laboratory duties are carried out on a rota basis by agreement with consultant colleagues. They include the provision of a comprehensive diagnostic histopathology service for The Trust.
• Division of the cytopathology workload will be organised in agreement with other consultant colleagues in the department. It is anticipated that existing consultants will continue to have an input into the cytology service in line with areas of specialist histopathology reporting. Other appointees may be required to contribute to the cytopathology service in a similar manner.
• Supporting professional activities will include supervision and training of Regional Histopathology Trainees, teaching (undergraduate and postgraduate), research, audit and continuing professional development.
• The post holder will be provided with the necessary IT equipment and access to training to be in position to meet these objectives. Office space and secretarial support will be provided.

University Hospitals Birmingham is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, providing services from four acute hospital sites and community locations. Bringing together our hospitals and community services from across region and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 23,500 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We are committed to delivering an inclusive environment with equal opportunities to a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities it serves.

UHB is home to some of the country's leading clinical research institutions, and is dedicated to developing and implementing ground-breaking treatments, technologies, and techniques. We are actively developing relationships with our R&D partners such as University of Birmingham.

Our vision is to build healthier lives by delivering the best in clinical care, research, innovation, and education. We are also fully committed to tackling climate change by reducing our impact and are part of the national aim to be the world's first "net zero" National Health Service. Our strategy champions our actions and aims, with ways to share excellent ideas that will deliver greener, cleaner communities for the people of Birmingham and Solihull.

With our central location and great transport links we're closer than you might think. We are in the heart of England with easy access to the motorway network and a good railway service. Birmingham is accessible from several nearby areas including Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, and Worcestershire.

Surrounded by a collection of picturesque towns and villages, there is always a lot to see and do across the County. Numerous sport and leisure venues, theatres, parks, and great shopping facilities make Birmingham an ideal place to work and live. It is still a lot cheaper to live and work in Birmingham than London and when it comes to getting on the property ladder you get a lot more for your money. The city is packed with beautiful buildings, miles of canals and modern architecture. It is a city renowned for the arts, music and festivals celebrating a vibrant multi-cultural and diverse population. There are more Michelin star restaurants than any other City outside of London an abundance of green spaces and parks that make Birmingham a great place to live and work.

As well as enjoying where you work, we want all our staff to lead happy and healthy lives. That's why we offer several benefits to support this, such as flexible working opportunities and working at home.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration or equivalent
• Inclusion on Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Higher specialist training in area relevant to post.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.