Consultant, Cellular Pathology — Histology & Cytology Lead

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; West Wick; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant in Cellular Pathology based at Royal Blackburn Hospital. The post is full-time and permanent.

The working week is Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with no expectation of on-call for this post. The successful applicant will join our team of consultants to provide a comprehensive histopathology service, with opportunities to develop special interests in areas such as dermatopathology, oral/head and neck pathology.

Qualifications

• Full and specialist registration with the GMC (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• MBChB or equivalent
• FRCPath or equivalent qualification
• UK trained applicants must hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award at interview
• Non-UK trained applicants must show evidence of UK CCT/CESR equivalence
• Evidence of academic excellence in Pathology

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive histopathology service.
• Co-operate with the Pathology Directorate to ensure effective administration in the laboratory (rosters, duties, staff instruction).
• Attend Board meetings and committees to discuss pathology issues and participate in resource management.
• Assume management responsibility for the service in collaboration with other consultants, delegating where appropriate.

Skills

Histopathology

Non-Gyn Cytology

Clinical Leadership

Audit and Service Development

Communication skills

Education

MBChB or equivalent

FRCPath or equivalent

GMC Registration

CCT within 6 months of interview

Academic excellence in Pathology

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant in Cellular Pathology based at Royal Blackburn Hospital. The post is full-time and permanent.

The working week is Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with no expectation of on-call for this post. The successful applicant will join our team of consultants to provide a comprehensive histopathology service, with opportunities to develop special interests in areas such as dermatopathology, oral/head and neck pathology.