Consultant in Cellular Pathology

Jarrodean Personnel Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment consultancy is seeking a full time consultant pathologist in Dundee, Scotland, to focus on breast and gynaecological pathology. This role offers a friendly environment with significant support, flexible working options, and opportunities for autopsy involvement. Applicants should possess GMC registration and evidence of specialist training. The department is part of a renowned university medical school, praised for its excellence in clinical research and education.

Benefits

Generous £500 Bonus for successful referrals

Ongoing training and CPD support

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required.
• Evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or within 6 months of GMC entry.
• Consideration for a fixed-term contract if not listed on the GMC Specialist Register.

Responsibilities

• Manage consultant pathology duties in a friendly and well-resourced department.
• Contribute to consensus meetings with a team of consultants.
• Support training and continuous professional development in the department.

Skills

Interest in breast and gynaecological pathology

Experience in autopsy pathology

Effective communication skills

Education

Full registration with GMC

Higher specialist training leading to CCT

Job description

Applications are invited for a full time (10PA) consultant pathology post based in Dundee, Tayside on Scotlands East Coast.

An interest in breast and gynaecological pathology is essential.
A contribution to cytopathology is desirable but not essential.
Involvement in autopsy pathology can be accommodated for those qualified.
Other additional interests will be considered.

The department is friendly and well-resourced benefiting from:

• A collegiate team of 15 consultants (by head count), including this role, undertaking daily consensus meetings
• Up to 9 specialist trainees
• Significant trimming support: 1 advanced practitioner and 2 other BMSs
• Up to date IT, voice recognition, roll out of digital pathology, dedicated IT management support
• Consensual, flexible approach to rotas
• Strong clinical lead support for ongoing training and CPD
• Flexible working, with EPAs available by negotiation. Applicants wanting to work part time are encouraged to apply and will be considered
• Supportive modernising leadership with development activity that includes digital pathology, ongoing BMS role‑extension, trialling home working, and a dedicated molecular pathology service

Ranked 1st in the UK for medicine in the Complete University Guide 2021 and the Guardian University Guide 2021, the University of Dundee Medical School is integrated into the Hospitals campus and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching and high impact clinical research that places it amongst the best places in the world to study and to practice medicine.

Role Requirements:

• Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC is required.
• If you have trained in the UK you should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry on the GMC – Specialist Register from date of interview. Alternatively, you should possess a CESR or be within 6 months of CESR (CP).
• If you have appropriate specialist training and experience but are not listed on the GMC Specialist Register you can be considered for a fixed‑term contract Consultant post (up to 12 months) during which time you can apply to obtain a CESR / CESR (CP) and enter onto the Specialist Register.

Jarrodean is a leading UK healthcare recruitment partner to the NHS and UK Independent Sector - As a nurse‑led consultancy our detailed understanding of the complexity of such roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Clinical Recruiting Managers.

For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com

If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.