Consultant Histopathologist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in Cardiff invites applications for a full-time Consultant Histopathologist at University Hospital of Wales. The appointee will focus on breast pathology with potential sub-specialty interests in gynaecological, breast, head and neck, endocrine, and pulmonary pathology, and opportunities for teaching and research.

Flexible working arrangements may be considered. The post offers enhanced consultant contract for Wales with a starting salary of £140,342 and

Qualifications

• Be on Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of CCT/CESR(CP) at interview.
• Flexible working arrangements may be considered.
• Interest primarily in breast pathology, with potential interests in other areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in development of specialist diagnostic techniques to meet clinical demand.
• Participate in training of specialty trainees, scientific and BMS staff.
• Contribute to clinical governance and administrative duties of the laboratory.

Job description

Applications are invited for a full-time Consultant Histopathologist to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team of supportive Cellular Pathology Consultant colleagues based at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. The role offers the opportunity to develop exciting sub-specialty interests and potential opportunities for research and teaching.

Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.

Applicants should either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT / CESR(CP) at the time of interview.

You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for Wales with an enhanced starting salary of £140,342

Applicants must ensure they provide names and contact details of referees covering at least the last 3 years of their employment/training history in full. In addition, applicants who are currently or have most recently been employed as a substantive Consultant or as a Locum Consultant in post for more than 12 months must also provide the name of their Medical Director as an additional referee.

The appointee would have interest primarily in breast pathology, with further interests in some of: gynaecological pathology, breast pathology, head and neck, endocrine, and pulmonary pathology. The post would suit either a first-time Consultant or an established Consultant Histopathologist wishing to relocate. There is no cervical cytology requirement. Together we will provide and develop a wide-ranging cellular pathology service to primary, secondary and tertiary care colleagues.

The appointee will take a lead role in the development of specialist diagnostic techniques to meet the increasing demands of clinical users and will participate in the training of specialty trainees, scientific and BMS staff. A commitment to contribute to the requirements of clinical governance and share in the administrative duties associated with the running of a clinical laboratory is also expected.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Tom Hockey Job title: Clinical Director Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 029 2074 4278