Consultant Histopathologist with interest in Cardiothoracic Pathology

Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Consultant Histopathologist with a focus on Cardiothoracic Pathology. This role involves delivering specialized diagnostic services and participating in multidisciplinary teams, contributing to innovative patient care at the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Access to appropriate training

Qualifications

• Clinical training in cellular pathology required.
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Pathology as either a Consultant or junior is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized assistance to Regional Trusts and participate in their MDTs.
• Deliver tertiary histopathology diagnostic services.

Skills

Understanding NHS Values

Team Development Experience

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Post graduate degree

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend.

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation determined to provide the best health care services for our local population and working in the best interests of the people we serve.

Job overview

Applications are invited for the full time post of Consultant Histopathologist with an interest in Cardiothoracic Pathology.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a highly motivated individual to be part of a small team delivering tertiary care services with the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC).

The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC) is an innovative and dynamic unit now in its 11th year. It provides a wide range of tertiary cardiothoracic services to the population of Essex and beyond. It is housed in a four storey, 14,000 square metre purpose-built unit with three specialist operating theatres and a hybrid lab. It has more than 100 beds, a dedicated cardiac critical care unit, four catheterisation labs for complex cardiology investigations including electrophysiology, complex CRM device implantation's and the 24/7 primary PCI service, which is among the busiest in the UK, day stay facilities and outpatient clinics. There is a 64-slice CT scanner and a MRI scanner in house. Cardiothoracic surgery service includes lung cancer surgery, minimally-invasive CABG, mini-mitral valve, and sutureless aortic valve programmes.

The Essex CTC participates in a range of national and international clinical trials and has developed one of the largest research portfolios in the UK.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

NOTE: previous candidates need not apply.

Main duties of the job

It is expected that Cardiothoracic Pathologists at the Essex Cardiothoracic will provide specialised assistance to Regional Trusts (Southend Hospital, Mid Essex Hospital and Colchester) and will participate in their MDTs

The MSE Hospitals Group, with its new executive team and management structure, has an on-going commitment to patient-centred care, first class service delivery, and innovative long-term initiatives.

Working for our organisation

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The CTC Histopathology department provides the local catchment area of Essex and beyond with a comprehensive range of tertiary histopathology diagnostic services.

Within MSE the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre based at Basildon University Hospital is among the most modern centres of its kind, providing specialist diagnostic and treatment for people with cardiovascular and respiratory disease. It is situated in the South of England making ideally placed offering easy access to London and the national motorway network. The area also offers a wealth of living environments, whether you enjoy the hustle and bustle of large towns or the tranquility of picturesque villages and outdoor life.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivelent
• Clinical training in cellular pathology

Desirable criteria

• Post graduate degree

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working within NHS environment, understanding NHS Values
• Previous experience in Cardiothoracic Pathology as either a Consultant or junior

Desirable criteria

• Participation at trust management level and team development expereince
• Significant experience in Cardiothoracic pathology

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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