Locum Consultant Histopathologist - Exeter, Devon

Medacs; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Exeter is seeking a Locum Consultant in Histopathology. The role involves diagnosing and treating diseases, supporting patients, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must be GMC registered with FRCPath Part 2 and prior consultant experience. This locum position offers flexible shifts and opportunities to work with state-of-the-art medical equipment.

Benefits

Weekly payroll

Access to free life support courses

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Free CPD courses and career support

Referral bonus for successful applicants

Qualifications

• GMC registered Doctor with full license to practice.
• Holding FRCPath Part 2 and completion of higher training (CCT).
• Must demonstrate prior experience at consultant grade.

Responsibilities

• Support patients and families, explaining diagnoses using various methods.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team and assess patient requirements.
• Conduct ward rounds and outpatient clinics.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient care

Education

GMC registered Doctor with full license to practice

FRCPath Part 2

Completion of higher training (CCT)

Job description

For more info please contact Jack Jones on 0161 507 7267 / 07741146291 / [e-mail]

Client Name: Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Role: Locum Consultant in Histopathology

Rates: £100 - £125 per hour (PAYE)

Shifts: Full Time, Monday to Friday

Job Details: Need to be on the GMC specialist register as a Histopathologist. They need to be able to report independently

Location: Royal Devon And Exeter Hospital

Benefits

• Weekly Payroll, usually each Friday
• Designated body GMC connection with Medacs Healthcare
• Appraisal support and services delivered via our in‑house revalidation & appraisal team
• Free life support courses, DBS applications, online training and all other onboarding costs covered by Medacs
• We supply nearly all NHS trusts and Health boards across the UK (more than any other agency)
• Access to The Support Hub - our support service to help support your mental health and well‑being and enable you to deliver outstanding care
• First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts
• A dedicated recruitment consultant allocated to you with 24/7 support - we're here when you need us
• Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy
• Hundreds of new shifts available every day
• Long term jobs and short shifts available
• £1,000 referral bonus paid for any successful referral applicants that are booked for work

Alongside a friendly, multidisciplinary team of dedicated healthcare professionals, you will be using some of the most advanced medical equipment in the country to diagnose, treat, and prevent a range of diseases, making or confirming various diagnoses by studying tissue and fluid samples.

Working flexible shifts at Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, you will identify disease and build an appropriate treatment plan based on your expert knowledge of what the patient is likely to experience in the coming days and weeks.

Using your diagnostic skills, you will determine what tests need to be carried out and interpret the subsequent test results, determining the appropriateness of further investigations. You must then draw upon your superior communication skills to provide this critical information to both patients and your fellow health professionals.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

• Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information to explain a diagnosis using various methods to ensure practical understanding.
• Work in and where appropriate, lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Assess and prioritise patient / client requirements, delegating effectively to others.
• Examine a range of patients, using your diagnostic skills to determine any tests needed.
• Support and advise clinical staff, advising them of the use and limitations of each diagnostic investigation.
• Provide advice and interpret test results, assessing the appropriateness of further investigations.
• Deliver clinical care to patients where needed and conduct ward rounds and outpatient clinics.
• Oversee the smooth running of the Pathology Department, where required planning the workload and staffing requirements.
• Supervise and teach junior medical staff as required.
• Carry out research and keep up to date with new information.
• Responsible for adhering to the NMC professional Code of Conduct.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Essential

• Be a GMC registered Doctor with full license to practice
• Must hold FRCPath Part 2
• Completion of higher training (CCT or within 6 months of obtaining)
• Applicants without CCT registration must be able to demonstrate lots of prior experience working at consultant grade & hold FRCPath Part 2
• Must have evidence of Right to Work in the UK (unfortunately locum jobs can't offer visa sponsorship or accept any applications from candidates with visa requirements)
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS).
• Willing to work as PAYE only and not Ltd as this is locum work for NHS hospitals and not private or insourcing work

So, if you are an experienced Pathology Doctor with an inquisitive mind and the determination to understand, diagnose, treat, and prevent disease, apply today and be a part of the outstanding team at Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust