Consultant in Haematopathology (10PAs)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five-day Consultant Development notf

Job-share welcomed

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant in Haematopathology to report bone marrow trephine biopsies and lymph node biopsies within a specialist integrated diagnostic service. The role involves independent reporting and collaboration with clinical and laboratory colleagues in a SIHMDS framework.

Full GMC registration is required, with CCT in histopathology preferred. Part-time or job-share options are welcomed, and a five‑day Consultant Development programme is

Qualifications

• Independent integrated reporting of haematopathology specimens.
• Competence in reporting bone marrow trephine biopsies and solid tissue samples.
• Experience with multimodality haematopathology testing, including molecular assays.

Responsibilities

• Report bone marrow trephine biopsies and other relevant solid tissue samples.
• Provide independent integrated reporting within a SIHMDS.
• Support diagnosis and management with clinical, laboratory and academic colleagues.
• Work interactively with clinical, laboratory and academic colleagues.
• Attend the Trust's Consultant Development programme within a year of joining.

Skills

Haematopathology reporting

Bone marrow trephine

Lymph node biopsies

Molecular assays

Education

Full GMC registration

CCT in histopathology preferred

Job description

This Consultant post in Haematopathology, 10 programmed activities, sits in the Haemato-Oncology Diagnostic Service (HODS) at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The work centres on reporting bone marrow trephine biopsies, lymph node biopsies and other solid tissue samples within a specialist integrated diagnostic service. HODS is the primary referral centre for East Anglia and works alongside a genomic laboratory hub and university research groups, and part-time or job-share working is welcomed. Full GMC registration is required, and a CCT in histopathology is preferred.

What the job involves

• Report bone marrow trephine biopsies, lymph node biopsies and other relevant solid tissue samples
• Provide independent integrated reporting of haematopathology specimens within a SIHMDS
• Support the diagnosis and management of haematological malignancies with consultant, scientific and technical colleagues
• Work interactively with clinical, laboratory and academic colleagues
• Attend the Trust's five-day Consultant Development programme within a year of joining

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration
• IELTS or OET exam before GMC licence for non-UK applicants

Experience

• Independent integrated reporting of haematopathology specimens
• Competence in reporting bone marrow trephine biopsies, lymph node biopsies and solid tissue samples
• Experience of multimodality haematopathology testing, including molecular assays

Skills & knowledge

• Demonstrable English listening, reading, writing and speaking skills for communicating medical topics, per GMC Good Medical Practice (2013)

Checks & eligibility

• Criminal record certificate from each country of 12 months or more residence in the past 10 years, for skilled worker entry clearance applicants, including adult dependants

Other

• Scored 1-5 against ten essential person specification areas, from qualifications to standards

Nice to have

• CCT in histopathology, or within six months of award at interview
• Experience within a SIHMDS or equivalent service

What’s offered

• Five-day Consultant Development programme, attended within a year of joining
• Applications welcomed from those unable to work full time or wishing to job-share