Histopathology Consultant - Breast & Upper GI

at  Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The appointee will join the other Consultant Histopathologists in the Department to form a Team which provides diagnostic histopathology, non-cervical cytopathology and autopsy services (if desired).
Consultant Histopathologists in the department are sub-specialised but also participate in the reporting of general “pooled” specimens. Each Consultant Histopathologist is expected to eventually act as a as Lead Pathologist for one or two sub-specialised areas. A description of The Lead role is produced by the Royal College of Pathologists.
The appointee will contribute to the subspecialist workload of the Department. This will include a contribution to the upper gastrointestinal pathology team and the breast pathology team. The successful candidate would be expected to contribute to the weekly lower GI MDT. This may include histological review of cases referred to BTHFT for MDT discussion and treatment. A contribution to the gynaecological pathology team is also expected. There is one gynaecological pathology MDT per week. Consultants within the department, where possible, take a flexible approach to sub-specialisation so that all areas are supported to a degree commensurate with the workload in that speciality. All consultants are expected to contribute, on a rotational basis, to the weekly skin MDT.

To provide a rapid, reliable diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology service to the Trust, working as part of a Team of Consultant Histopathologists
To liaise with clinical colleagues and technical staff, to provide advice and to be available for consultation on the interpretation of diagnostic findings.
To share in the teaching and training of medical and BMS trainees, undergraduate students and trainees in other disciplines
To share in the supervision and development of BMS cut up
To maintain and develop general and relevant subspecialty skills and remain abreast of modern clinical and professional practice
To participate in the CPD scheme of the Royal College of Pathologists.
To participate in relevant multidisciplinary/CPC meetings providing cover when required
To share responsibility for the proper use of funds within the department
To manage personal workload in such a way that capacity is maximized and quality of care is optimized
To participate in quality management activities including relevant professional EQA schemes, audit, SOP preparation and all aspects of clinical governance.
To attend departmental business, operational and clinical governance meetings and to providing clinical and professional input and advice to the laboratory service
To cover for Consultant colleagues when they take leave. Similarly the appointee will be covered in absences for annual and study leave by colleagues.
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We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.