There are currently pathology laboratories at the Worcestershire Royal (Full pathology) and Alexandra Hospitals (providing haematology and clinical chemistry services). Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Histopathology Department, which has ISO 15189 and HTA accreditation, is based at Worcester Royal Hospital, with established voice recognition and extended BMS role in specimen dissection including all cancer resections.
In 2022, the department had a workload of over 37,000 histology and approximately 5,000 diagnostic cytology requests. The current consultant team consists of 6 substantive consultants and two locum consultants with 3 vacancies. The Royal College of Pathologists guidelines for staffing and workload have been implemented for workload management within the department among consultant Histopathologists.
Main duties of the job
A formal job plan will be agreed between the Post-holder and his/her Clinical Director, on behalf of the Chief Medical Officer, three months after the start date of the post. This will be signed by the Chief Executive. The job plan for the first three months will be based on the provisional timetable shown in the Job Description.
Direct Clinical Care:
9 PAs on average per week (includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable & unpredictable emergency work). Cross-site travel and clinical administration time is included in each session of DCC.
Supporting Professional Activities:
1 PA per week (to meet the requirements for revalidation).
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch, and Worcester.
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Objectives:
Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description Job responsibilities
This job description, together with the job plan, will be reviewed annually and agreed with the Chief Executive, Chief Medical Officer, and Clinical Director to ensure that it continually reflects the areas of work and clinical responsibility of the post.
Some general duties and responsibilities include:
The post-holder will attend cross-county & cross-site meetings. To collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high-quality, timely service and to work towards meeting the Trust's and departmental objectives. The post-holder will develop close collaborative links with Clinicians working in his/her area of specialist expertise and work to develop services to patients in these areas to the highest standard, according to departmental protocols and Trust guidance. To include development of diagnostic and, where appropriate, therapeutic protocols and guidelines; this will involve active participation with Primary Care colleagues.
For further details, please visit the Job Description under Supporting Information.
Person Specification Management and Administrative Experience Essential Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit Desirable Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate Ability to use evidence-based and clinical audit to support decision making Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise. Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent Desirable Higher degree Entry on Specialist Register in Pathology (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date) Research Experience Essential Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems An awareness of current specialty-specific developments and initiatives Desirable Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years Evidence of having undertaken original research Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work in a team Enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and other agencies Commitment to Continuing Medical Education Desirable Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels Teaching Experience Essential Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff, and other disciplines Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates Desirable Ability to supervise postgraduate research Experience Essential Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Pathology Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective within specialty Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Expertise in subspecialty Other Requirements Essential An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives, and issues Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when on call C9365-25-0079
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In 2022, the department had a workload of over 37,000 histology and approximately 5,000 diagnostic cytology requests. The current consultant team consists of 6 substantive consultants and two locum consultants with 3 vacancies. The Royal College of Pathologists guidelines for staffing and workload have been implemented for workload management within the department among consultant Histopathologists.
Main duties of the job
A formal job plan will be agreed between the Post-holder and his/her Clinical Director, on behalf of the Chief Medical Officer, three months after the start date of the post. This will be signed by the Chief Executive. The job plan for the first three months will be based on the provisional timetable shown in the Job Description.
Direct Clinical Care:
9 PAs on average per week (includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable & unpredictable emergency work). Cross-site travel and clinical administration time is included in each session of DCC.
Supporting Professional Activities:
1 PA per week (to meet the requirements for revalidation).
About us
Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch, and Worcester.
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Objectives:
Best services for local people Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients Best use of resources Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
Job description Job responsibilities
This job description, together with the job plan, will be reviewed annually and agreed with the Chief Executive, Chief Medical Officer, and Clinical Director to ensure that it continually reflects the areas of work and clinical responsibility of the post.
Some general duties and responsibilities include:
The post-holder will attend cross-county & cross-site meetings. To collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high-quality, timely service and to work towards meeting the Trust's and departmental objectives. The post-holder will develop close collaborative links with Clinicians working in his/her area of specialist expertise and work to develop services to patients in these areas to the highest standard, according to departmental protocols and Trust guidance. To include development of diagnostic and, where appropriate, therapeutic protocols and guidelines; this will involve active participation with Primary Care colleagues.
For further details, please visit the Job Description under Supporting Information.
Person Specification Management and Administrative Experience Essential Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service Experience of audit management and conducting clinical audit Desirable Ability to manage and lead specialist unit and working parties as appropriate Ability to use evidence-based and clinical audit to support decision making Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration with a Licence to practise. Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or overseas equivalent Desirable Higher degree Entry on Specialist Register in Pathology (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date) Research Experience Essential Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems An awareness of current specialty-specific developments and initiatives Desirable Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last 5 years Evidence of having undertaken original research Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work in a team Enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and other agencies Commitment to Continuing Medical Education Desirable Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels Teaching Experience Essential Ability to teach clinical skills to medical, nursing staff, and other disciplines Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates and postgraduates Desirable Ability to supervise postgraduate research Experience Essential Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining (UK) CCT in Pathology Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective within specialty Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Expertise in subspecialty Other Requirements Essential An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives, and issues Able to meet the travel requirements of the job and return to the hospital within 30 minutes when on call C9365-25-0079
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