Consultant Histopathologist | Digital Pathology & Teaching

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the East Midlands is recruiting a Consultant Histopathologist to join a busy general histopathology service. The appointee will provide diagnostic reporting, contribute to undergraduate teaching and training of Specialty Trainees, and help shape digital pathology services as Whole Slide Imaging is implemented.

Applicants must have full GMC registration and be near completion of a CCT in Histopathology, with international equivalence accepted; the

Responsibilities

• provide advice on the diagnosis, staging and prognosis of patients suffering from disease. Reporting and interpretation of specimen submitted to the department in line with RCPath guidelines.
• take joint responsibility with colleagues for quality assurance within the department including taking part in national external quality assurance programmes, where appropriate.
• participate in the annual appraisal and job planning process.
• work with relevant clinical teams in the provision of comprehensive Histopathology service to the users, including advice regarding appropriate specimen collection and investigations, interpretation of reports and the preparation of policies, procedures and guidelines. Answer phone calls to and from clinical colleagues, if required.
• be jointly responsible for the supervision, training and management of any junior staff in the department.
• be jointly responsible in the smooth and efficient running of the Histopathology department The over-riding purpose is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

Job description

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the East Midlands is recruiting a Consultant Histopathologist to join a busy general histopathology service. The appointee will provide diagnostic reporting, contribute to undergraduate teaching and training of Specialty Trainees, and help shape digital pathology services as Whole Slide Imaging is implemented.

Applicants must have full GMC registration and be near completion of a CCT in Histopathology, with international equivalence accepted; the