Consultant in Histopathology / Cytopathology

NHS National Services Scotland; Larbert; In loco; GBP 115.000 - 153.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

NHS Forth Valley invites applications for a Consultant in Histopathology and Cytopathology. The post is full time or part time (up to 10 PA) with a substantive opportunity in a busy district general hospital in Scotland.

The successful candidate will join a team of seven consultants, providing pathology input to cancer MDTs and covering a wide range of anatomical sites. GMC registration and RCPath fellowship are essential; ongoing professional development is encouraged.

Competenze

• Fully GMC registered and licensed to practise.
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent.
• Specialist Register or near completion (Portfolio/CESR pathway) within 6 months of interview.

Mansioni

• Provide pathology input to cancer MDTs based on interests.
• Work across Histopathology and Cytopathology as part of a Consultant team.
• Contribute to a general pathology workload within a District General Hospital.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Organisation

Clinical expertise

Formazione

Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists

GMC registration

Descrizione del lavoro

Consultant in Histopathology / Cytopathology

Full Time/Part Time (Up to 10 PA)

1 Substantive Post

Salary Scale - £115,331 - £153,247 per annum (pro rata if part time)

Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley in the heart of Scotland.

Department information

The successful applicant will join a team of 7, other NHS consultants. The workload is representative of a District General Hospital and covers a wide range of specialties, with all the major anatomical sites represented. General Cytopathology forms part of the workload and is shared amongst the Consultants. Specialist reporting has not been fully implemented, but each Consultant has his or her own area(s) of special interest and we would attempt to accommodate the successful applicant’s area of expertise or interest. This will lead to the successful applicant providing pathology input to the cancer MDTs related to their interests.

You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues. Our hospital is situated in the heart of Scotland, nestled against the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park, and close to vibrant towns that are richly endowed with excellent cultural and sporting facilities, offering good transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise. Applicants will be in possession of the Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent, registered with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of a CCT at the time of interview. Applicants applying under the Portfolio/CESR pathway must be entered onto the GMC Specialist Register at time of application. Applicants are required to have evidence of recent continued academic and professional development. Excellent, communication, listening and organisational skills are essential.

Dr Nadja Melquiot, Clinical Lead on 01324 567114 or email [e-mail]

Applicants can also discuss the post with Dr Elan Tsarfati, Clinical Director on 01324 566679 or email [e-mail]

Closing Date: Wednesday 28th October

Interview Date: Wednesday 25th November

Please quote reference number 258087 on all correspondence.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.