Consultant Histopathologist – Lung and GI

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

West Midlands

Hybrid

GBP 114,000 - 151,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant Histopathologist specialising in lung and GI pathology. The post supports lung and GI services, with opportunities to contribute to other cancer sites, chronic disease management and transplantation.

The department emphasizes innovation, research and digital pathology, with teaching duties and involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate education.

Qualifications

Essential GMC Registration or equivalent.
Inclusion on Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months.
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
Higher specialist training in area relevant to post.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check required.
Certificate of Sponsorship.
UK skilled worker sponsorship considerations.
UK criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Responsibilities

Ten programmed activities anticipated in the job plan, including MDT meetings for specialist reporting.
Senior supervision and training of Trainees; teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Engagement in research, audit and continuing professional development.

Skills

Lung pathology

GI pathology

Teaching

Research

Digital pathology

Education

GMC Registration or equivalent

Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months

CPD evidence

Higher specialist training

Job description

Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Histopathologist specialising in lung and GI pathology to join University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB). The role includes supporting lung and GI services, with opportunities to contribute to other key cancer sites, management of chronic diseases and transplantation.

You will join a strong, experienced team in a department committed to innovation, research, expansion of scientist reporting, automated processes, and digital pathology. The department is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and is proactive in developing and adopting solutions to deliver a high-quality service. We are a UKAS-accredited lab (ISO15189) with close ties to the University of Birmingham.

Applicants must hold (or be eligible within 6 months) Full and Specialist Registration with the General Medical Council with a License to Practice and Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (or evidence of equivalent qualification). Newly qualified UK trainees must have or be within 6 months of holding the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) Award. Non-UK trained applicants must demonstrate CCT equivalence.

UHB is one of England's largest teaching trusts, delivering inclusive, high-quality care across four acute sites. We are committed to sustainability, aiming to support the NHS's net-zero goals. Staff wellbeing is a priority, with flexible and remote working options available.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

We anticipate that the job plan will comprise ten programmed activities. Fixed elements of direct clinical care activities for Consultant Histopathologists are the MDT meetings relating to areas of specialist histopathology reporting. The flexible elements of the direct clinical care activities (which include the majority of laboratory duties) and the supporting professional activities will be discussed with the successful candidate upon appointment. The split of DCC to SPA activity will typically be 8.5:1.5.

Laboratory duties are carried out on a rota basis by agreement with consultant colleagues. They include the provision of a comprehensive diagnostic histopathology service for The Trust.
Division of the cytopathology workload will be organised in agreement with other consultant colleagues in the department. It is anticipated that existing consultants will continue to have an input into the cytology service in line with areas of specialist histopathology reporting. Other appointees may be required to contribute to the cytopathology service in a similar manner.
Supporting professional activities will include supervision and training of Regional Histopathology Trainees, teaching (undergraduate and postgraduate), research, audit and continuing professional development.
The post holder will be provided with the necessary IT equipment and access to training to be in position to meet these objectives. Office space and secretarial support will be provided.

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job Description

For further details pertaining to the nature of this role, please see attached full job description and person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential
GMC Registration or equivalent
Inclusion on Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months.
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
Higher specialist training in area relevant to post.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.