Consultant - Oncopathology

Narayana Health (NH); Bengaluru; Presencial; INR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Narayana Health City, Bommasandra, Bengaluru seeks an experienced Consultant in Oncopathology to join its multidisciplinary oncology team. The role focuses on diagnosing and reporting surgical oncology specimens with histopathology and IHC evaluation to support cancer diagnosis and treatment planning.

The candidate should have MD/DNB in Pathology with additional fellowship in Oncopathology preferred, and prior experience in oncopathology and surgical pathology is essential.

Formación

• MD / DNB in Pathology is mandatory.
• DM/DrNB or Fellowship in Oncopathology or Surgical Oncology Pathology preferred.
• Additional fellowship in Oncopathology is a plus.
• Experience in oncopathology and surgical pathology is required.
• Experience in tertiary care or comprehensive cancer centre is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform gross examination and histopathological evaluation of surgical oncologic specimens.
• Interpret and report histopathology, cytology, and biopsy findings with focus on malignancies.
• Evaluate complex cancer cases across breast, GI, gynecologic, urological, thoracic, and head & neck sites.
• Perform and interpret IHC panels for tumor classification and prognostic assessment.
• Interpret special stains and ancillary molecular pathology investigations.
• Provide tumor grading, staging, and biomarker reporting.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumour boards and discuss findings with treating clinicians.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and comprehensive pathology reporting.
• Maintain NABL-compliant quality standards and laboratory protocols.
• Guide residents and fellows; participate in audits, research and CME.

Conocimientos

Diagnostic skills

Histopathology

Immunohistochemistry

Biomarker reporting

Team collaboration

Communication with clinicians

Educación

MD / DNB in Pathology

Fellowship in Oncopathology or Surgical Oncology Pathology

DM / DrNB / Oncopathology fellowship (advantage)

Descripción del empleo

Job Description Consultant, Oncopathology

Department: Oncopathology
Designation: Consultant – Oncopathology
Location: Narayana Health City, Bommasandra, Bengaluru

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Consultant in Oncopathology to join our multidisciplinary oncology team. The candidate will be responsible for diagnosing and reporting surgical pathology specimens, particularly cancer-related cases, and providing comprehensive histopathological and immunohistochemical evaluation to support accurate cancer diagnosis and treatment planning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform gross examination, tissue processing, and histopathological evaluation of surgical specimens, particularly oncological specimens.
2. Interpret and report histopathology, cytology, and biopsy findings with a focus on malignancies.
3. Evaluate complex cancer cases, including breast, gastrointestinal, gynecological, urological, thoracic, and head and neck malignancies.
4. Perform and interpret Immunohistochemistry (IHC) panels for tumour classification, diagnosis, and prognostic assessment.
5. Interpret special stains, molecular pathology, and other ancillary investigations wherever applicable.
6. Provide tumour grading, staging-related pathological parameters, and relevant prognostic and predictive biomarker assessments.
7. Participate in multidisciplinary tumour board meetings and discuss pathological findings with treating clinicians.
8. Ensure accurate, timely, and comprehensive pathology reporting.
9. Maintain quality standards, laboratory protocols, and compliance with NABL and institutional guidelines.
10. Guide and supervise pathology residents, fellows, and laboratory personnel.
11. Participate in academic activities, clinical audits, research, and continuous medical education.

Educational Qualifications

• MD / DNB in Pathology.
• DM / DrNB / Fellowship in Oncopathology or Surgical Oncology Pathology preferred.
• Additional fellowship training in Oncopathology will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Relevant experience in Oncopathology and surgical pathology.
• Experience in handling complex oncology specimens and interpreting IHC markers.
• Experience in a tertiary care or comprehensive cancer centre is preferred.

Desired Skills

• Strong diagnostic and analytical skills in surgical pathology.
• Expertise in histopathology and immunohistochemistry.
• Knowledge of tumour classification, grading, staging, and biomarker reporting.
• Excellent clinical coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary oncology teams.