Consultant Histopathologist (Cardiothoracic), Wythenshawe

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description&Person Specification attachments under the'Supporting Documents'heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll 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 you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• MB ChB or Equivalent
• Full and Specialist Registration
• FRCPath or Equivalent
• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)

Desirable criteria

• MD, PhD or other higher degree

Teaching and Audit

Essential criteria

• Experience of Audit in Cellular pathology
• Teaching of junior medical staff
• Trained Clinical Supervisor

Desirable criteria

• Teaching of medical students
• Experience of supervision of ST1 level trainees including workplace-based assessment and MSF
• Trained Educational Supervisor

Academic Achievements and Research

Desirable criteria

• 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 criteria

• Organisational skills
• Communication skills
• Leadership skills

Desirable criteria

• Involvement in service development and/or quality improvement processes

Employer certification / accreditation badges