Consultant Cellular Pathology

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee

Flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Lease car scheme

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

On-site nursery

Health and well-being programme

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Consultant in Cellular Pathology. This full-time position will support a team of eight consultants, focusing on histopathology and cytology services. Candidates can apply even if unable to work full-time; modifications can be discussed.

The role includes opportunities for teaching Medical Students and Specialty Trainees. The Trust offers a welcoming environment with a strong benefits package, including free parking and

Qualifications

• Candidates must have GMC registration and Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists.
• UK trained applicants should hold a CCT or be close to obtaining it.
• Non-UK trained applicants must show evidence of equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide histopathology and non-gynaecological cytology services.
• Opportunities for teaching trainees and medical students.
• May join Coroner's autopsy rota if discussed.

Skills

Histopathology

Non-gynaecological cytology

Teaching

Collegial collaboration

Education

Full and specialist registration with the GMC

Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Job description

Applicants are invited to apply for a Consultant position in Cellular Pathology at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

We have 2 posts available, one is a replacement following retirement, and one is a new additional consultant post, to support increase in demand, each offering 10 programmed activities.

This post completes a team of seven consultant histopathologists. The post is full-time, and applicants who, for personal reasons, are unable to work full-time are also eligible to apply. 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.

The post holder will be contracted to provide histopathology and non-gynaecological cytology services at Milton Keynes Hospital Foundation Trust, alongside colleagues in Cellular Pathology. There will be opportunities for teaching, and this will include Cellular Pathology Speciality Trainees from the Oxford rotation and Buckingham University Medical Students.

Coroner's autopsies at Milton Keynes are arranged by an external provider. There may be an opportunity to join the Coroner's autopsy rota, subject to discussion, but this is not an essential requirement.

Doctors considering an application are encouraged to visit the hospital and to meet with potential clinical colleagues

This is a replacement post and completes a team of eight Consultant Cellular Pathologists. The post is full time, and applicants who, for personal reasons, are unable to work full time are also eligible to apply. 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.

Candidates must hold full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practise or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. The appointee must also hold Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or show evidence of equivalent.

Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.

Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT

Benefits

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Poonam Kapila Job title: Clinical Lead Telephone number: 01908 995786

For More Information Please Contact

Dr Moyna Dwyer

Consultant Histopathologist

Secretary: 01908 995763