The successful candidate will join a current team of 6 Consultants and 2 Specialty Doctors. This is a general histopathology post, and the appointee is expected to support service delivery by complementing existing team members.
For a substantive role, the appointee must have full registration with the GMC or be within six months of attaining a CCT in Histopathology at the time of the Appointments Committee. Applicants that are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
The department provides a comprehensive histopathology service with a wide repertoire of specimens including breast, gastrointestinal, general surgical, gynaecological, urological, ENT, respiratory medicine, lymphoreticular, and dermatological specimens. There is no on-site neuro or cardiothoracic surgery or renal unit. Perinatal autopsies are carried out at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Gynae Cervical Cytology service is provided by Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The Department is moving to using digital pathology for primary diagnostics. The appointee will be supported to transition to Whole Slide Image reporting and offered the opportunity to contribute to the future development of digital pathology diagnostics.
The post holder will be expected to:
Provide advice on the diagnosis, staging, and prognosis of patients suffering from disease. Reporting and interpretation of specimens submitted to the department in line with RCPath guidelines. Take joint responsibility with colleagues for quality assurance within the department, including participating in national external quality assurance programmes, where appropriate. Participate in the annual appraisal and job planning process. Work with relevant clinical teams in the provision of a comprehensive Histopathology service to the users, including advice regarding appropriate specimen collection and investigations, interpretation of reports, and the preparation of policies, procedures, and guidelines. Answer phone calls to and from clinical colleagues if required. Be jointly responsible for the supervision, training, and management of any junior staff in the department. Be jointly responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the Histopathology department. The overriding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement. We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust providing acute and community healthcare services for 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. Through the mid-Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Partnership, we work closely with health and social care partners, sharing responsibility for managing resources, meeting NHS standards, and improving the health of our communities.
Improving lives and enhancing care experiences are at the core of what we do, delivering the positive changes we aim to achieve. A culture of listening is essential to delivering safe, high-quality care and our Trust’s CARE values reflect this commitment. Developed in collaboration with our staff, patients, service users, and volunteers, these values are the foundation of our culture and guide us on our path to consistently delivering outstanding care. To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job, please refer to the job description attached.
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For a substantive role, the appointee must have full registration with the GMC or be within six months of attaining a CCT in Histopathology at the time of the Appointments Committee. Applicants that are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
The department provides a comprehensive histopathology service with a wide repertoire of specimens including breast, gastrointestinal, general surgical, gynaecological, urological, ENT, respiratory medicine, lymphoreticular, and dermatological specimens. There is no on-site neuro or cardiothoracic surgery or renal unit. Perinatal autopsies are carried out at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Gynae Cervical Cytology service is provided by Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The Department is moving to using digital pathology for primary diagnostics. The appointee will be supported to transition to Whole Slide Image reporting and offered the opportunity to contribute to the future development of digital pathology diagnostics.
The post holder will be expected to:
Provide advice on the diagnosis, staging, and prognosis of patients suffering from disease. Reporting and interpretation of specimens submitted to the department in line with RCPath guidelines. Take joint responsibility with colleagues for quality assurance within the department, including participating in national external quality assurance programmes, where appropriate. Participate in the annual appraisal and job planning process. Work with relevant clinical teams in the provision of a comprehensive Histopathology service to the users, including advice regarding appropriate specimen collection and investigations, interpretation of reports, and the preparation of policies, procedures, and guidelines. Answer phone calls to and from clinical colleagues if required. Be jointly responsible for the supervision, training, and management of any junior staff in the department. Be jointly responsible for the smooth and efficient running of the Histopathology department. The overriding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement. We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust providing acute and community healthcare services for 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. Through the mid-Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Partnership, we work closely with health and social care partners, sharing responsibility for managing resources, meeting NHS standards, and improving the health of our communities.
Improving lives and enhancing care experiences are at the core of what we do, delivering the positive changes we aim to achieve. A culture of listening is essential to delivering safe, high-quality care and our Trust’s CARE values reflect this commitment. Developed in collaboration with our staff, patients, service users, and volunteers, these values are the foundation of our culture and guide us on our path to consistently delivering outstanding care. To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job, please refer to the job description attached.
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