Consultant Histopathologist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire Hospital is seeking a Consultant Cellular Pathologist to support histopathology and cytopathology delivery, supervise junior doctors and participate in cancer MDT meetings. The post includes negotiable cancer-site lead duties and coverage of gynecological screening and additional cytology/workload across GI and non-gynae areas.

FRCPath or equivalent and GMC registration are required, with CCT date within six months.

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) or equivalent qualification and training.
• CCT date within six months or imminent eligibility for consultant post.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise, or eligible within six months of interview.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of histopathology and cytopathology services and their development at the Trust.
• Lead on one or more subspecialty disciplines, with the cancer site to be negotiated.
• Cover gynaecology screening and non-screening workload and MDT work.
• Report surgical pathology cases on the general diagnostic rota.
• Report urgent cases one day a week under nominal responsibility.
• Supervise and report alongside junior medical staff on an equitable basis with consultant colleagues.
• Attend cancer MDT meetings as lead or deputy pathologist.
• Participate in external quality assurance schemes and relevant clinical audits.
• Cover gastrointestinal (GIT) workload.
• Report non-gynae cytology with the three other cytology consultants, if the appointee wishes.
• Supervise non-gynae cytology reported by registrars.

Skills

Leadership

Procedural skills

Teamwork

Education

FRCPath or equivalent

CCT date within 6 months

Tools

Digital pathology

Job description

Consultant cellular pathologist post at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, part of the Berkshire/Surrey Pathology Services network. The consultant supports histopathology and cytopathology delivery, reports on the surgical rota, supervises junior doctors and attends cancer MDT meetings. The post is distinct for a negotiable lead cancer site and a current need to cover gynaecology screening and non-screening work, with non-gynae cytology and gastrointestinal workload also needing cover. Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent, and GMC registration, decide fit.

What the job involves

• Support delivery of histopathology and cytopathology services and their development at the Trust
• Lead on one or more subspecialty disciplines, with the cancer site to be negotiated
• Cover gynaecology screening and non-screening workload and MDT work
• Report surgical pathology cases on the general diagnostic rota
• Report urgent cases one day a week under nominal responsibility
• Supervise and report alongside junior medical staff on an equitable basis with consultant colleagues
• Attend cancer MDT meetings as lead or deputy pathologist
• Participate in external quality assurance schemes and relevant clinical audits
• Cover gastrointestinal (GIT) workload
• Report non-gynae cytology with the three other cytology consultants, if the appointee wishes
• Supervise non-gynae cytology reported by registrars

What's required

Qualifications

• Medically qualified
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) or evidence of equivalent qualification and training
• CCT date within six months

Registration & licences

• Full and specialist GMC registration with licence to practise, or eligible for registration within six months of interview

Experience

• Training and experience in diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology, sufficient to practise as an independent consultant

Skills & knowledge

• Procedural and leadership skills
• Teamwork, drive and ambition

Nice to have

• Higher degree such as PhD or MD, submitted or awarded
• Commitment to developing new diagnostic techniques
• Digital pathology experience