Locum Consultant Histopathologist

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Camberley; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Pathology network is seeking a Consultant Histopathologist to join their dynamic team. The role involves sharing surgical cut-up and reporting responsibilities, requiring a high level of competence and a commitment to clinical excellence and training the next generation of pathologists. Ideal candidates will have at least five years of experience and a desire to contribute to various specialties within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience as a Consultant Histopathologist.
• Participation in training and supervision of trainees.
• Participation in QA and CPD activities.

Responsibilities

• Form part of a team of six Consultant Histopathologists.
• Share surgical cut-up and reporting duties in a general histopathology department.
• Contribute to various diagnostic specialties including breast and urology.

Skills

Diagnostic histopathology

QA participation

CPD

Training supervision

Education

Consultant Histopathologist

CCT or equivalent qualification

Job description

Welcome to Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS). One of the country's largest, most respected, and welcoming NHS Pathology networks. Our focus on clinical excellence means that we are the perfect place for you to progress as a professional. Our friendly, supportive, open culture makes this a unique place to support great patient care. We are proud to be one of the largest NHS Pathology networks in the country. We are NHS managed and driven to deliver the best quality service for our NHS patients. We strive to be the benchmark for other Pathology services to follow. Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) is a joint venture forming a patient centred pathology network with a clear vision. To provide a combined, integrated, and modern pathology service with employee well-being and development at its heart. The complete service model is based on a multi-site strategy, which delivers both routine and specialist in house testing whilst providing fast results to patients. Our success depends on professionals meticulous about clinical excellence, patient centered service and personal development. In return we drive knowledge sharing, training an open culture and in-house development. It's a pivotal time for Pathology nationally, so come and embrace this at BSPS.

Main duties of the job

The post holders must be medically qualified and have full registration with a current license to practice with the GMC. If applicants are UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. If applicants are non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT (i.e., CESR) or be within six months of obtaining such an award by the date of the interview.

A high level of competence and full participation in diagnostic histopathology will be essential and involvement in departmental audit is required. Applicants both with and without well-developed subspecialty interests are encouraged to apply. Practitioners unable for personal reasons to work full time are welcome to apply for this post.

If you would like to come and visit or require further information, please contact Dr Ritu Chhikara: [e-mail] or Dr Vishwas Iyer: [e-mail]

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a fixed term post, and the successful applicant will form part of a team of six Consultant Histopathologists who will share equally in the surgical cut-up and reporting rota. This is a general histopathology department, and the current pathologist body reports all main diagnostic specialties including breast, urology, gastrointestinal, skin and gynaecology. Smaller specialties such as lung are also represented. There is no sessional commitment to cytopathology.

For further details, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Consultant Histopathologist with at least five years Experience

Desirable

• Has experience with NHSE Screening programs

Essential

Essential

• Participation in training and supervision of trainees

Desirable

• Willingness to develop a sub-speciality interest

Essential

Essential

• Participation in QA, CPD and BSI ISO:15189 accreditation

Desirable

• Relevant research published in a peer reviewed journal

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