Job summary
Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Services (CWPS) invites applications for two replacement consultant cellular pathologists to join our forward-thinking and friendly team based at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW).

CWPS are a large pathology network in the Midlands, providing pathology services for UHCW, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking pathologists with sub-specialist interests in breast and gynaecological pathology, but would also consider dermatopathology, urology, haematolymphoid, thoracic, gastrointestinal and molecular pathology.

Participation in the autopsy service is welcomed but not essential. Participation in research and teaching (at undergraduate and post graduate level) is encouraged and supported by protected sessions. University of Warwick's Clinical Sciences Research Institute located on the UHCW site provides additional laboratory research facilities.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Sarah Read-Jones, Clinical Lead for Cellular Pathology: 02476 968320 sarah.read-jones@uhcw.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job
The appointee will provide a diagnostic consultation and advisory service to clinical colleagues in the Network and primary care. Histology reporting will be digital once the appointee has been trained and fully validated. Voice recognition training will also be provided as this is the preferred method of report entry.

The appointee will develop close collaborative links with clinicians working in their area of specialist expertise and work to develop services provided to patients in these areas to the highest standards including the adoption of best practice guidance, the development of diagnostic and treatment protocols and all other relevant guidelines.

About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.

Details
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 218-T2-SCT-8391055

Essential experience

• Independent reporting in cellular pathology including appropriate sub-specialist experience.
• Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems.
• Leadership of clinical team.
• Ability to supervise, appraise and coach other doctors and non-medical staff.
• Ability to plan and support introduction of new service developments.

Desirable experience

• Experience in diagnostic use of molecular pathology
• Experience of management role in cellular pathology
• Experience of managing accreditation

Essential knowledge and skills

• Ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital.
• Effective administrative and time management skills.
• Training in clinical management.
• Understanding of management roles in NHS pathology and willingness to engage with and participate in management.
• Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork.
• Good spoken and written English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective teaching skills including ability to supervise and teach trainee pathologists.
• Commitment to continuing medical education.
• Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities.
• Knowledge of the human tissue act and its impact on clinical and academic pathology.

Desirable knowledge and skills

• Management qualification
• Education qualification
• An established research background
• Peer reviewed publications

Commitment to Trust values and behaviours

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values (as detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document).

Disclosure and Barring Service check
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.

Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Contact
Informal enquiries: Dr Sarah Read-Jones, Clinical Lead, sarah.read-jones@uhcw.nhs.uk, 02476 968320. Or Dr Catherine Wight, Cellular Pathologist and Clinical Head of Service, catherine.wight@uhcw.nhs.uk.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information. Apply through our website.