The MFT Histopathology service is seeking to appoint a Specialist Doctor in renal histopathology to join our experienced and highly motivated team at the Oxford Road Campus (ORC). This is a full time (10 PA) post.

There may be an opportunity if desired to contribute to other areas in cellular pathology according to the experience of the candidate and the needs of the department

You will join a team of 22 other full and part-time Consultants and Speciality/Specialist Doctors in the Adult Histopathology Department at ORC who provide a reporting service for a variety of specialities, including Gynaecological, Gastrointestinal, Dermatopathology, Haematolymphoid, Head and Neck, Ophthalmic, and Urology.

The responsibilities of this post include the provision of native and transplant renal pathology reports and attendance at the weekly multidisciplinary team meeting (MDT) meeting.

Main duties of the job

Participation in the Adult Histopathology service, with specific contribution to the renal pathology service, including the provision of native and transplant renal pathology reports.

Commitment to clinico-pathological and MDT meetings relevant to areas of chosen specialty.

Clinical and educational supervision of junior medical staff and Advanced Biomedical Scientist Practitioners in Histopathology as a shared responsibility with colleagues. The appointee will be required to devote time to these activities on a regular basis.

Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives.

To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trust's R& D Framework.

To participate in audit programmes and external quality assessment (EQA). The post holder will be a member of the appropriate Histopathology EQA scheme(s).

To maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with professional requirements.

Full commitment to the quality of service via the Quality Management System and conformity with the UKAS standards (ISO 15189) is the responsibility of all staff. All members of staff will be expected to take an active part in accreditation according to ISO 15189 standards.

About us

MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.

We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB ChB or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC
• FRCPath or equivalent

Desirable

• MD, PhD or other higher degree

Teaching and Audit

Essential

• Experience of Audit in Cellular Pathology

Desirable

• Teaching of Medical Students
• Teaching of Junior Medical Staff
• Experience of Supervision of ST1 Level Trainees
• Trained Clinical Supervisor
• Trained Educational Supervisor

Academic Achievements and Research

Desirable

• Publications in Recognised Pathological and Clinical Journals
• Specialist Interest in Areas of Cellular Pathology Complementary to Other Consultants in the Departments
• Research Projects Relating to the Specialist Area

Interpersonal / Professional Skills

Essential

• Organisational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Leadership Skills

Desirable

• Involvement in Service Development and / or Quality Improvement Processes

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford Road Campus

Histopathology, Clinical Sciences Building 1

Manchester

M13 9WL

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