Specialty Doctor in Histopathologist GI and Haempath

Specialty Doctor in Histopathologist GI and Haempath

This is a replacement post. It is expected that the appointee will have an established or a developing interest in Gastrointestinal Pathology and Haematopathology.

The department supports flexible working including working from home via digital pathology. Any consultant who is unable for personal reasons 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.

• Histopathology reporting of Gastrointestinal specimens including an extensive range of GI resection and biopsy specimens.
• Histopathology reporting of Breast specimens
• To participate in EQA schemes and proficiency testing relevant to your areas of practice.
• Participation in Multi-disciplinary Team Meetings for GI and Breast sub-specialties.
• To take part in continuing professional development and to join the RCPath CPD scheme.
• To audit aspects of your work and to produce or contribute to at least one audit per year relevant to your areas of work.
• To develop and maintain a portfolio of evidence to support GMC revalidation.
• To undergo an annual appraisal carried out in accordance with the Trust policy.

• Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Or within 6 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview
  * Locum candidates will be considered without CCT or CESR
• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Cellular Pathology. Sub-specialty interest in Gastrointestinal Pathology and Haematopathology.
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
• Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy

• Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
• Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
• Broad range of IT skills

• Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
• Positive approach to evidence based practice
• Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD) scheme

• Knowledge of the principles involved in research
• Evidence of involvement in research
• Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
• Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers

• Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's
• Experience of supervising trainees.
• Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
• Educational Supervisor training completed
• Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
• Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
• Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
• Ability to practice independently as a consultant
• Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
• Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
• Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
• Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
• Ability to be a flexible team member

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
• Awareness of personal limitations
• Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
• Trained as a Consultant Appraiser

• Meets professional health requirements
• Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role

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.