JOB DESCRIPTION
This form summarises the purpose of the job and lists its key tasks.
It may be varied from time to time at the discretion of the College in consultation with the post holder.
Job Title: Part-time Anatomic Pathologist (Maternity cover)
Job ref no: PPB-0052-15
Grade: 7
Department: Pathology and Pathogen Biology
Accountable to: Professor of Companion Animal Pathology
Responsible for: N/A
Job summary: To provide specialist diagnostic interpretation of biopsy and post mortem samples from animals.
Main duties and responsibilities
 Participation in diagnostic biopsy and post mortem examinations in a rota with pathology faculty and residents.
 Teaching of undergraduate students on post mortem rotation.
 Supervision of senior clinical training scholars (residents) in anatomic pathology.
Competency: Knowledge and Experience
Key tasks:
 Use knowledge and experience of veterinary pathology to produce high quality diagnostic reports.
Competency: Communication
Key tasks:
 Communicate diagnostic findings clearly by verbal and written means.
Competency: Team Work and Motivation
Key tasks:
 Work effectively with colleagues in the diagnostic pathology team and training group.
Competency: Planning and Organising
Key tasks:
 Plan and organise work time to meet diagnostic reporting goals for biopsy and post mortem examinations.
Competency: Initiative and Problem Solving
Key tasks:
 Show initiative in dealing with unusual biopsy or post mortem specimens.
Competency: Analysis and Research
Key tasks:
 Use current veterinary pathology literature to ensure that diagnostic reports are up-to-date with respect to
classifications, diagnoses and prognoses.
Competency: Liaison and Networking
Key tasks:
Participate in pathology group meetings and College seminars where relevant.
Competency: Work Environment
Key tasks:
 Follow Health & Safety and Ethics policies as applicable to the work.
Competency: Teaching and Learning Support
Key tasks:
 Post will include on-rota supervision of senior clinical training scholars in anatomic pathology.
Flexibility: To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed, and the post holder may be required to
perform work not specifically referred to above.