Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cellular Pathology department at University Hospital Southampton. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who will be able to contribute to our histopathology reporting service by joining the surgical dissection team as well as assisting consultants in producing histology reports and contributing to multidisciplinary team meetings.

The UHS Cellular Pathology service is the regional specialist centre offering the largest and most comprehensive service in Wessex, delivering key diagnostic workstreams for patients within the Trust, GP / community services. This includes adult surgical pathology service (diagnostic biopsies/resections for all major specialities), diagnostic cytology service, paediatric and neuropathology, adult, peri-natal and paediatric post-mortem service, tissue handling for Molecular Pathology testing, local and regional MDTs, and referrals for specialist opinion across the network. 

Main duties of the job

YOUR MAIN DUTIES

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. 

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Working for our organisation

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. 

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU’LL DO

This is a post offering wide experience in all sub-specialist areas in adult histopathology. 

The successful candidate will undertake a range of duties under the supervision of Consultant Pathologists, to be agreed with at the first instance by the Clinical Lead team. These include the following:

·       Surgical dissection and reporting of all specimens, including cancer resection specimens. The reports will be issued with a Consultant, and during the course of training, independent reporting can be undertaken.

·       Attendance and contribution to MDT meetings.

·       Reporting non-gynaecological FNA specimens and attend clinics.

·       There can be the opportunity to contribute to the adult autopsy service.

·       Participation in clinical audit

·       Opportunities to contribute to undergraduate medical student pathology teaching.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

A doctor appointed to this grade:

·       Shall have full registration and Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council; and

·       Shall have completed at least four years’ full-time post graduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or

·       Shall have equivalent experience and competencies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Specialty Doctors – England (2021)

Salary will be assessed in line with terms and conditions £52,530- £82,400

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Interviews will be held TBC

Job Reference: 188-MT1175 - This vacancy closes on or before:  22^nd May 2024

S     Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

• Medical degree
• GMC Registration
• FRCPath Part 2

Desirable criteria

• MD, MSc or PhD in Histopathology
• Participation in Audit and Clinical Governance activity
• Previous experience in an infection speciality

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria

• At least 4 years post-graduate training in Histopathology

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Ability to work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team
• Leadership Skills
• Organisational Skills

Living the Trust values

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/   Information on Southampton as a place to live and enjoy

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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