Consultant Histopathologist

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Orpington; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante existe pour un médecin consultant spécialisé en histopathologie au King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Le candidat retenu sera responsable de fournir des soins de haute qualité tout en jouant un rôle clé dans l'enseignement et la gestion. Cette position exige des qualifications solides, y compris un diplôme en médecine et une spécialisation pertinente, ainsi qu'une expérience dans l'organisation de services. Le rôle offre des possibilités d'engagement dans la recherche et le développement de services au sein de l'hôpital.

Qualifications

• Inscrit au GMC avec une qualification spécialisée en histopathologie.
• Expérience en organisation de services d'histopathologie.
• Familiarité avec les initiatives récentes du NHS.

Responsibilities

• Assurer un service de soins de haute qualité aux patients.
• Superviser les médecins juniors et participer aux responsabilités de direction.
• Contribuer aux programmes de recherche et d'audit.

Skills

Leadership

Analyse Clinique

Collaboration Multidisciplinaire

Education

FRCPath

Degree in Medicine (MD)

Job description

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King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Orpington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

16

Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

Job Description:

• Together with other colleagues, to provide a high quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.
• Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues' periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in your contract.
• Provide clinical supervision of junior medical practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
• Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination, and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.
• Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group's management team where part of the service structure.
• Contribute to the Care Group's research interests in accordance with the Trust's R&D framework.
• Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes, and Learning from Deaths.
• Take an active role in the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of the Care Group's Business Plan, including discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.
• Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
• Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty, fostering and developing projects, and ensuring ongoing professional education and training.
• Work with colleagues to ensure staff productivity and job satisfaction, including involvement in appraisals.
• Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director.
• Comply with all Trust infection prevention and control policies, including hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental, and food hygiene.
• Prepare for and undertake protective interventions consistent with evidence-based practice and patient safety.
• Contribute to the development of 7-day consultant-led services and future service developments.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD, PhD).
• FRCPath or equivalent qualification. Full and specialist registration with the GMC (or eligible within 6 months of interview). UK-trained applicants must hold a CCT or be within six months of award; non-UK trained applicants must show evidence of equivalence.

Training and Experience

• Wide experience in histopathology, culminating in CCT or equivalent. Specialist training in Histopathology.
• Experience in histopathology service organization.
• Familiar with current NHS structure and recent initiatives.

Management and Leadership

• Leadership capability within multidisciplinary teams.
• Management qualification or course.
• Understanding of medical audit principles, with completed audit projects.

Research and Publications

• Relevant research experience and publications in Histopathology (desirable).

Teaching

• Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.