Locum Consultant Histopathologist - 1 Year Fixed Term

The Royal Berkshire; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant Cellular Pathologist to join the Berkshire/Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) Network at Royal Berkshire Hospital. The appointee will work across diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology, contributing to patient care and education.

Candidates should have broad experience, hold Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent, and be prepared to lead subspecialty work, including Gynecology screening and

Qualifications

• Broad experience in diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology.
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or evidence of equivalent training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of histopathology and cytopathology services.
• Lead in one or more subspecialty disciplines as appropriate.
• Develop and enhance cellular pathology services within the Trust and BSPS network.
• Contribute to teaching and education within the department.

Skills

Histopathology

Cytopathology

Leadership

Teaching

Education

Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists

Job description

We are seeking to recruit a 10PA post for a Consultant Cellular Pathologist for the Royal Berkshire Hospital as part of Berkshire/Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) Network.

The appointee will be required to be medically qualified and to have broad experience in diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology. It is expected that the appointee will hold Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or show evidence of equivalent training and experience. The appointee will join the existing team to provide specialist care to this growing population of patients and raise departmental profiles through teaching and education.

The aim of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Cellular Pathology service is to become a leader in the field of Cellular Pathology management and the successful applicant must therefore have the pre-requisite procedural and leadership skills as well as team work, drive and ambition to succeed in achieving these goals.

Diversity is what makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

The simulation date is XXXXX and the interview date is XXXXX.

The successful applicant will support the current delivery of histopathology and cytopathology services, including contribution to the development of these services at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. The post would also benefit from taking the lead in one or more subspecialty disciplines. There is scope for negotiation within the department as to which cancer site the appointee will act as lead in, however there is currently a need to cover the Gynecology screening and non-screening workload and MDT, non gynae cytology workload, GIT workload.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.