Consultant Histopathology -Gynaecological Histology*Welcome bonus £20k

NHS; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant Histopathologist to lead its gynaecological histology department. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, contributing to innovative practices such as digital pathology and molecular testing. With the flexibility of job share or full-time options, you will join a dedicated team at a state-of-the-art facility, making a significant impact on patient care. Enjoy competitive benefits, including relocation packages and professional development support, while working in a beautiful region known for its rich history and natural beauty. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a thriving healthcare setting.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Finance schemes

Discounts

Relocation package up to £18,000

Study leave budget of £3,000

Extra 2 days annual leave for consultants

Qualifications

• Hold a medical degree and GMC registration.
• Clinical competence in cellular and gynaecology histopathology.

Responsibilities

• Lead consultant in gynaecology histopathology and cervical screening.
• Oversee the introduction of molecular testing services.

Skills

Clinical competence in cellular pathology

Clinical competence in gynaecology histopathology

Supervising SpRs

Clinical competence in cervical screening

Education

Medical degree

Postgraduate thesis

Job description

Consultant Histopathology - Gynaecological Histology

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Consultant in gynaecology histopathology and lead consultant histopathologist for cervical screening.

Job share, part time or full time considered.

Applications are invited for the role of Consultant Histopathologist (10PAs) specialising in Gynaecological histopathology. This post would be based in the Hull Royal Infirmary site and the applicant would join a histopathology team which provides a consultant-led, subspecialist service.

The Scarborough Hull York Pathology Service (SHYPS) seeks applications for Consultant Histopathologists who are interested in joining a supportive, cohesive and committed team of consultants based at our purpose-built facility at Hull Royal Infirmary.

SHYPS is a pathology network formed in 2021 that has been formed from two services operated by the York & Scarborough Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (YSTHFT) and Hull Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). It is a clinically led service that incorporates a range of laboratory disciplines across 4 acute hospital sites and covers numerous community, specialist and primary care facilities across a wide geography.

* We can be flexible in the way in which the welcome bonus is paid, to a maximum of being spread over 2 years. The welcome bonus is subject to a payback clause should the successful candidate leave within the 2 year period.

Main duties of the job

The department in Hull Royal Infirmary operates a subspecialist system of reporting serviced by teams of consultants. The department is looking for a lead in gynaecology histopathology and lead consultant histopathologist for cervical screening.

The department has successfully introduced an in-house molecular testing service to support lung cancer, colorectal cancer and melanoma diagnostic pathways and has a strong dissection team supporting all of the specialties.

SHYPS is in partnership with the National Pathology Imaging Co-operative (NPIC) and seeks to implement and deploy digital pathology in the very near future.

The department supports working from home and hopes to offer even greater flexibility in the future.

About us

York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital, community and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles, and which includes Scarborough and Bridlington. We are the largest provider of healthcare in the region and we are incredibly proud of our 8,500 staff, working across 9 hospital sites. Our mission is to be a valued and trusted partner within our care system, delivering safe effective care to the population we serve. We're situated in a fantastic part of the country: home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, which is consistently voted one of the best to live in the UK.

In joining the Trust, you will have access to a wide range of staff benefits including health and wellbeing support, finance schemes and discounts. There is also a competitive relocation package of up to £18,000. To support your learning and development you will be entitled to a study leave budget of £3,000 across three years, along with support from our learning and development team. The Trust also offers an extra 2 days annual leave for consultants on top of the existing allowance as detailed in the 2008 - Consultant Terms and Conditions. More information can be found on the Trust's website in the 'Working for Us' section.

Job responsibilities

For more information please see the job description attached.

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.

Disability Confident and Mindful Employer

The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.

Person Specification

Registration

• Hold a medical degree
• Full registration and hold a licence to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months) of interview or CESR
• Postgraduate thesis

Experience

• Evidence of clinical competence in cellular pathology
• Evidence of clinical competence in gynaecology histopathology
• Evidence of supervising SpRs
• Evidence of clinical competence in cervical screening

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.

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust