Job summaryLOCUM CONSULTANT HISTOPATHOLOGISTProgrammed Activities: 10Applications are invited to apply for a locum consultant position in Cellular Pathology at the Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The laboratory has recently moved to a new facility fully kitted out on the Whiteknights Campus at the University of Reading.The post is full time, and applicants who, for personal reasons, are unable to work full time, are also eligible to apply. If such person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the trust, in consultation with consultant colleagues.Main duties of the jobYou will be contracted to provide histopathology (and non-gynaecological cytology services is also desirable) at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, alongside colleagues in Cellular Pathology. There will be opportunities for teaching, and this will include Cellular Pathology Specialty Trainees from Oxford rotation and Buckingham University Medical Students. You will be responsible for clinical liaison and participation in multidisciplinary meetings (as lead or deputy lead) in one or two areas.Coroner's autopsies on-site are arranged by an external provider. There may be an opportunity to join the Coroner's autopsy rota, subject to discussion, but this is not a requirement of the post.The Cellular Pathology Laboratory is fully accredited to ISO15189 standards, and the Mortuary has a HTA License.Each consultant is provided with an individual office, personal computer, and consultant grade double-headed microscope with facility for digital microphotography. The supporting secretarial and administrative staff are shared by the consultants.The new laboratory is fully equipped with six cut up benches (including adjustable AFOS table) and in-house comprehensive immunohistochemistry service. A digital pathology implementation project is underway (with scanner on site) in collaboration with Berkshire Surrey Pathology Services.There is a departmental multi-headed microscope, which is used for Cellular Pathology Internal Quality Assurance and teaching/educational meetings.About usLocated just 40 miles West of London, Reading has access to the capital whilst being centrally located and having ease of access to major access routes of M4 and M25. Surrounded by attractive countryside, Reading offers first class facilities for sport, theatre, music, shopping, and dining.This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.The RBH is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specification documents for details.To apply for this post, please visit www.jobs.nhs.ukPlease submit your CV by attaching it to your application.Doctors considering an application are encouraged to visit the hospital and to meet with potential clinical colleagues.For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact any of the following:Pratap Neelakantan, Pathology Clinical Director, 0118 322 8315Pratap.Neelakantan@royalberkshire.nhs.ukAlka Patankar Clinical lead for Histopathology Alka.Patankar@royalberkshire.nhs.uk 0118 322 8069Person SpecificationProfessional QualificationsEssentialFRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualificationApplicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Speciality Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCSTFull and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.DesirableHigher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awardedClinical Experience & SkillsEssentialTraining and experience in diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology, sufficient to practice as an independent consultant.Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical PracticeDesirableCommitment to the development of new diagnostic techniquesClinical KnowledgeEssentialGood knowledge in all aspects of general diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology.Audit & ITEssentialEvidence of active involvement in audit.Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database.Research. Teaching skill & experienceEssentialTrack record of publications in peer reviewed journalsEvidence of providing good teaching and supervision to trainees to the level of GMC accredited educational supervision level.DesirableEducational qualificationManagement skillsEssentialAble to organise oneself and prioritise clinical workload.Demonstrable interest in laboratory management and administration.DesirableEvidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Berkshire NHS Foundation TrustAddressHarborne Building (Cellular Pathology)Car Park 13, University of Reading, Pepper Lane EntranceReadingRG6 6LAEmployer's websitehttps://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)