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Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
- 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements
- Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
Desirable
- Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. PhD
- Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Cellular Pathology. Sub-specialty interest in Gastrointestinal Pathology and Haematopathology.
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust’s service strategy
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and AHP’s
- Experience of supervising trainees.
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching/ education qualification.
- Educational Supervisor training completed
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Evidence of recent and regular engagement with icontinuing professional development (CPD) scheme
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
Desirable
- Broad range of IT skills
Qualifications And Registration
Essential
- Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Or Within 6 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview *Locum candidates will be considered without CCT or CESR
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
- Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Trained as a Consultant Appraiser
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
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This advert is for Specialty Doctor in Histopathologist GI and Haempath with North Bristol NHS Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Pathology role. The advertised salary is £63,696 - £102,689 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (GI Pathology and Haematopathology). The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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