Consultant in Cellular Pathology / Histopathology

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London is looking for a Consultant Cellular Pathologist to provide expert Histopathology reporting in cardiothoracic pathology and cytology. The role emphasizes strong teamwork and communication skills. Candidates should possess extensive training in Histopathology and full registration with the GMC. This position offers flexible working arrangements and is part of a commitment to quality clinical care.

Qualifications

• Thorough and broad training and experience in Histopathology, especially Cardiothoracic pathology.
• A proven record of taking responsibility for service delivery.
• Experience in audit projects in the healthcare context.

Responsibilities

• Provide Histopathology reporting within cardiothoracic pathology and cytology.
• Be an active member of the Cellular Pathology team.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and management.

Skills

Knowledge and experience of Cellular Pathology / Haematopathology

Broad range of IT skills

Knowledge of evidence‑based practice

Professional attitude towards work

Education

MBBS/MB ChB or equivalent

FRCPath or equivalent qualification

Full and specialist registration with GMC

Job description

Barts Health NHS Trust – The Royal London Hospital

Full Time, 10‑PA substantive post x 1 in Cardiothoracic Pathology and non‑gynaecological Cytology

Applications are invited for a replacement Consultant Cellular Pathologist / Histopathologist post in the Department of Cellular Pathology at Barts Health NHS Trust. The appointment is to provide Histopathology reporting within cardiothoracic pathology and non‑gynaecological cytology for Barts Health and the other hospitals for which we undertake service provision. Barts Health is one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers and the largest Trust in the NHS. Together, our hospitals – Newham University Hospital, St Bartholomew’s, The Royal London and Whipps Cross – deliver high‑quality clinical care to the people of East London and beyond. We are implementing flexible working arrangements (both geographic and temporal) to deliver an efficient service in spite of lockdown restrictions and to maintain a healthy work‑life balance. Our digital capabilities are expanding with large‑volume slide scanning, remote frozen section macroscopy and reporting, and glass‑/paper‑free working.

Main duties of the job

The post is based in the state‑of‑the‑art Pathology and Pharmacy building at the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel. Cellular pathology services are provided along specialist lines. The department provides a high‑quality service and the appointee will be a full and active member of the team. Applicants are required to hold full GMC registration with a licence to practice and to be on the GMC’s Specialist Register or within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT at the time of interview.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation. We strive to provide safe and compassionate care to patients in East London and beyond and to be an outstanding place to work. We value inclusivity and promote an inclusive working environment that respects the differences among staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• MBBS/MB ChB or equivalent
• FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• UK‑trained applicants must also hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award by interview date.
• Non‑UK‑trained applicants must provide evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.

Experience

• Thorough and broad training and experience in Histopathology, with experience in Cardiothoracic pathology and non‑gynae cytology.
• Ability to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
• Undertaken audit projects.

Desirable Experience

• Thorough understanding of the principles of medical audit.
• Attendance at management course.

Skills

• Knowledge and experience of Cellular Pathology / Haematopathology.
• Broad range of IT skills.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based practice.
• Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good attendance record and tidy personal appearance.

Personal and People Development

• Experience of undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching or training.

Desirable Development

• Experience of undergraduate and/or postgraduate exam preparation.
• Interest in research with peer‑reviewed publications.

Communications

• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff.
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English.
• Ability to present effectively to an audience and respond to questions and queries.

Specific Requirements

• Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations.

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