This is a replacement post. It is expected that the appointee will have an established or a developing interest in Gastrointestinal Pathology and Haematopathology.
The department supports flexible working including working from home via digital pathology. Any consultant who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Histopathology reporting of Gastrointestinal specimens including an extensive range of GI resection and biopsy specimens.
Histopathology reporting of Breast specimens
To participate in EQA schemes and proficiency testing relevant to your areas of practice.
Participation in Multi-disciplinary Team Meetings for GI and Breast sub-specialties.
To take part in continuing professional development and to join the RCPath CPD scheme.
To audit aspects of your work and to produce or contribute to at least one audit per year relevant to your areas of work.
To develop and maintain a portfolio of evidence to support GMC revalidation.
To undergo an annual appraisal carried out in accordance with the Trust policy.
Refer to draft job plan in Job Description for more details.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.
Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:
Better outcomes for our Patients
More opportunities for our People
Fairer more consistent care for our Population
Best Value for Public Purse
Our vision for five years from now:
Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
We will contribute to system financial balance
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
