Cellular Pathology Consultant - Research & Leadership

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant post in Cellular Pathology based at Royal Preston Hospital. The appointee will provide a comprehensive histopathology service and develop specialist interests to complement cancer services.

The role involves collaborating with the Pathology Directorate, contributing to governance, education, and research within a supportive Trust framework and participating in ongoing professional development including

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and appointment of junior medical staff, BMSs and secretarial staff having dealings with the histopathology department.
• The arrangement of rosters of staff, the allocation of duties to them and their instruction in necessary organisational matters.
• Co-ordination with staff in other professional disciplines and health care workers outside the hospital.
• Attendance at Board meetings and other committees when pathology issues are being discussed and to participate in resource management.
• Continuing management responsibility by agreement with other consultants in the Cellular Pathology Department, specifically for the service in his/her charge and for administrative duties associated with these services and the proper functioning of the department.

Job description

The Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant post in Cellular Pathology based at Royal Preston Hospital. The appointee will provide a comprehensive histopathology service and develop specialist interests to complement cancer services.

The role involves collaborating with the Pathology Directorate, contributing to governance, education, and research within a supportive Trust framework and participating in ongoing professional development including