Consultant in Histopathology

NHS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS as a Consultant Histopathologist at Ipswich Hospital. This full-time role involves clinical responsibilities including surgical pathology reporting, attending MDTs, and leading cancer care structures. Ideal for candidates with CCT or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Must be on the Specialist Register.

Responsibilities

• Participate in surgical pathology reporting and dissection.
• Attend MDTs and lead cell pathology in one MDT.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Education

CCT or equivalent (CESR)

Job description

Job summary

Opportunities have arisen to join our teams at Ipswich Hospital. We are inviting applications for a full-time post, Consultant Histopathologist.

Applicants will have completed CCT or equivalent (CESR) and must be on the Specialist Register.

Any applicant who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Main duties of the job

CLINICAL

The new appointee will automatically be a member of the Medical Staff Committee.

The post-holder will:

1. Participate in the departmental rota for routine surgical pathology reporting, and dissection.
2. Attend MDTs according to rostering and clinical need.
3. Participate in the MDT cancer care structure and assume leadership for cell pathology in at least one MDT according to the interests of the postholder and the needs of the department in consultation with existing consultant colleagues.
4. Refer specialist cases to appropriate referral centres for reporting.