Locum Consultant Histopathologist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A large health organization in Wales is seeking a part-time Locum Consultant Histopathologist. This role involves contributing to routine diagnostic Histopathology services and requires a broad experience in Histopathology with a special interest in breast pathology. The successful candidate will perform consent and Coroner's post-mortems at Glan Clwyd Hospital and engage in audit and quality assurance activities. Candidates must have GMC registration and a proactive approach to teamwork and multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in general Histopathology with special interest in breast pathology.
• Cytopathology experience would be required if cytopathology interest pursued.
• Understanding of Clinical Governance applications.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the provision of routine diagnostic Histopathology Service.
• Perform consent and Coroner's post-mortems.
• Take part in audit and quality assurance schemes.

Skills

Broad experience in general Histopathology

Commitment to team approach

Counselling and communication skills

Basic IT skills

Education

General Medical Council (GMC) registration with a licence to practice

Holder of GMC Specialist Registration

Job description

This is a Locum Consultant Histopathologist part‑time vacancy to meet the demands of the service.

The successful applicant would be expected to develop a special interest in an area of cancer pathology, including Lead Pathologist responsibilities, and this would be expected to complement those of the existing Consultant Pathologists. Special interest in breast pathology and/or dermatopathology would be desirable. Interests in non‑cancer pathology are also welcomed. Currently all consultants maintain a wide interest in general Histopathology reporting.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will contribute to the provision of a routine comprehensive diagnostic Histopathology Service for the Health Board and will be based at Glan Clwyd Hospital. It is essential that the successful candidates undertake consent and Coroner's post‑mortems on an agreed, equitable rota basis with consultant colleagues. The successful candidate will be expected to take part in audit, internal quality assurance schemes, teaching and other related subjects. It is expected that reporting of all cancer specimens will conform to Wales Cancer Standards. The histopathology commitment involves the provision of a comprehensive histopathological service to BCUHB. The cytopathology commitment, if pursued, involves the provision of a non‑gynaecological service to BCUHB.

• Participate in and contribute to Clinicopathological Meetings and teaching including cancer multidisciplinary teams.
• Perform administrative and managerial duties as required to ensure the smooth running of the Department in all hospitals.
• Ensure management arrangements comply with WHC (IS…27).
• Participate in internal and external audits and relevant external quality assurance schemes.

About us

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales. BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across three acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics and mental health units. It also co‑ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists across the region. The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.

Job description

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• General Medical Council (GMC) registration with a licence to practice

Desirable

• Holder of GMC Specialist Registration

Experience

Essential

• Broad experience in general Histopathology with special interest in breast pathology.
• Cytopathology experience would be required if cytopathology interest pursued.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance, their application in daily practice and how this can be evidenced.

Ability

Essential

• Commitment to team approach and multi‑disciplinary working.
• Counselling and communication skills.
• Basic IT skills.

Desirable

• Computing skills.

Management

Essential

• Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process.
• Understanding of NHS management processes.
• Willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings.

Desirable

• Evidence of management training.

Audit

Essential

• Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance.
• Evidence of completed audit projects.

Research

Essential

• Ability to access published evidence.

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in research.
• Research‑based publications.

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Ongoing interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching.
• Evidence of commitment to lifelong learning and CPD.

Desirable

• Organisation of (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) teaching programmes.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone.
• Reliable, self‑motivated and punctual.
• Flexible approach.

Desirable

• Team player who values the individual contributions of a multi‑disciplinary team.

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