Locum Consultant in Cellular Pathology

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; In loco; GBP 90.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in Cellular Pathology (10 PAs) for a one-year fixed-term appointment. Based at our Hemel Hempstead laboratory, you will cover a broad range of subspecialties with opportunities in diagnostic cytology, mortuary and andrology services, MDT participation and service development.

You must hold specialist GMC registration (or be within six months), and have FRCPath or an equivalent qualification.

Competenze

• Full and specialist registration with the GMC (or eligible within six months).
• CESR/CCT in histopathology is required or planned.
• UK-trained applicants must have a CCT or be within six months of award by interview date.
• FRCPath or equivalent qualification is expected.

Mansioni

• Deliver high-quality histopathology reporting and diagnostic cytology.
• Participate in subspecialty cancer diagnostics and MDT input.
• Contribute to autopsy and andrology services where appropriate.
• Provide workload management, timely reporting, audit participation and governance.
• Work across sites and with clinicians to ensure excellent patient care.

Conoscenze

Histopathology

Cytology

GMC licence

CESR/CCT

Communication

Formazione

CESR/CCT in histopathology

GMC registration or eligible within 6 months

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking a Locum Consultant in Cellular Pathology (10 PAs) for a one-year fixed-term appointment to join our established team of 10 consultants within a busy, high-performing department at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Based at our fully accredited laboratory in Hemel Hempstead, you will contribute to a broad range of subspecialties, with significant workloads in gynaecological, dermatopathology, gastrointestinal and breast pathology, as well as opportunities to participate in diagnostic cytology, mortuary, andrology and MDT work. This is an exciting time to join, with pathology service developments across the Herts & West Essex ICB and major hospital improvements underway. Applicants must hold specialist registration (or be within six months), FRCPath or equivalent, and demonstrate a collaborative, flexible approach. Core hours are Monday to Friday with occasional MDT and service commitments the detailed job plan will be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job

You will deliver high-quality histopathology and diagnostic cytology reporting, participate in subspecialty cancer diagnostics, provide MDT input, and contribute to autopsy and andrology services where appropriate. Responsibilities include workload management, timely reporting, audit participation, governance, teaching, and supporting service development. You will work closely with consultant colleagues, laboratory staff, and clinicians across multiple sites to ensure excellent patient care. We are looking for a dynamic team player with broad cellular pathology experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary team.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [e-mail] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick Member of the Armed Forces Community on the application form.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role includes surgical pathology reporting, cytology diagnostics, MDT participation, and potential involvement in mortuary and andrology services. You will liaise with specialty leads, attend MDTs in person or virtually, contribute to teaching and research, and participate in service development projects. Consultants spend around 85% of their time in clinical service delivery and 15% in research, audit, teaching and other support activities. The post is based at Hemel Hempstead Hospital, with cross-site commitments to Watford and St Albans. Core hours are MondayFriday, with flexibility to attend scheduled MDTs and service requirements.

Person Specification

Essentials

• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• CESR/CCT in histopathology
• Applicants that are UK trained, 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.
• Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
• FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Experience in Gynaecology, Skin, Cytology
• Management and Leadership experience.

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